Buying Furniture - Shopping for Furniture

source: Twominute English      2013年5月31日
Shopping for furniture is a very difficult job, because you are going to be stuck with it for a very long time. That's why you need to make sure you select the design that looks good in your home.
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0:07 In this lesson, we will see phrases and words we may use when buying furniture.
0:17 Hello Tracy.
0:19 Hello Pauline. I came as soon as I could. What’s the hurry?
0:23 Thank you. You see, I have to buy a new bed and since you’re a pretty good interior designer, I wanted to get your opinion.
0:31 Okay but tell me, what do you have in mind?
0:34 I want to know if I should get a high back bed or a low one.
0:39 The back wall of your bedroom is plain, I think you should go for a high back bed.
0:44 Won’t it look overdone?
0:47 Definitely not! The other furniture in your room is straight and light so it will fit right in.
0:53 That’s right! Thank you for your help Tracy.
0:56 Pleasure Pauline!
1:03 I need to buy a low height sofa. Can you help me with it?
1:07 Sure. I’ll show you some of our 3-seat ones.
1:12 I’d prefer an L-shaped six seater sofa.
1:17 Oh, okay. You can look at our catalogue for designs.
1:21 Do you provide the customization option?
1:25 Yes we do. You can select any design you like from our catalogue and we will make it according to your requirement.
1:34 I like this design here. But I want you to make it in leatherette.
1:39 Sure. When can I send someone to measure the space in your room?
1:44 How about Sunday?
1:46 Sure. Thank you.
1:54 Hi! I want to buy a mattress. Can you guide me?
1:58 Sure. What is the size of your bed?
2:02 It’s a king size bed.
2:04 What kind of mattress do you want to buy?
2:08 Something quite comfy, but it should support my back.
2:13 Alright. This section displays all kinds of double comforter king size mattresses. You can check them and choose the one you like.
2:21 What is the price range of these mattresses?
2:25 They are from $150 to $300.
2:29 Is there any guarantee on them?
2:32 Yes. The guarantee period differs from brand to brand. You can get up to 7 years guarantee on most brands.
2:42 Alright. Thanks for your help. I will come back with my husband on the weekend.
2:47 Sure. You are always welcome.
2:53 I have to buy a new bed.
2:57 I think you should go for a high back bed.
3:04 I need to buy a low height sofa. Can you help me with it?
3:13 I’d prefer an L-shaped six seater sofa.
3:22 Do you provide the customization option?
3:29 Hi! I want to buy a mattress. Can you guide me?
3:36 What is the price range of these mattresses?
3:43 Is there any guarantee on them?