At a bookstore

source: Twominute English     2013年2月17日
In this lesson you will see live English conversations between people who are shopping for books at a bookstore. Master the English phrases and common words that are used when you shop for books.
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0:06 In this lesson we will learn the phrases you can use when you shop for books at a store.
0:17 Hello! How can I help you?
0:19 I was wondering whether you have any of Jane Austen’s books here.
0:23 Yes, of course. Do you want to buy some?
0:26 Yeah. One of my friends is a big fan of hers, so I want to buy them as her birthday present.
0:32 I think you should buy the complete works set. It will not cost you much.
0:38 That’s perfect. I’ll take it.
0:43 Hey! I need to purchase these books, could you make the bill, please?
0:48 Sure ma’am. Can I see the books, please?
0:50 Sure. Here they are.
0:53 That makes 40 dollars. Would you like to pay by cash or by card?
0:57 I will pay through debit card.
1:00 No problem. Can I have your debit card so that I can swipe it?
1:04 Of course.
1:06 Here’s your card payment receipt. Thank you for shopping here.
1:13 I am looking for ‘A Wanted Man’ by Lee Child. Do you have it?
1:18 Sorry, but we ran out of that book. I sold the last book half an hour ago.
1:23 Oh! That’s sad to hear. I really wanted that book.
1:28 You can make a preorder for the book. The shipment is about to reach here in a day or so.
1:33 That’s great. I would like to make the order.
1:37 Alright. Write down your name and address here and we will deliver it at your place.
1:41 The amount is 20 dollars.
1:43 That would be perfect, here you go. Thank you so much.
1:51 Excuse me, I want to buy David Walsh's new book but I can't remember its title.
1:57 That would be his 3rd novel: Seven Deadly Sins. Here you go.
2:01 Oh, that's it. I read some good reviews about it!
2:06 Yes,ma'am.This book is among the best new seller of the month.
2:10 Oh, wow! So it must be really good. Do you have his other books as well?
2:16 I'm sorry but not at the moment, we don't. They sold out.
2:19 Oh, I see... I'm gonna take this one then. How much does it cost?
2:25 It's $18.00. Should I have it wrapped as a gift?
2:29 That won't be necessary, thank you.
2:32 You're welcome.
2:37 I think you should buy the complete works set. It will not cost you much.
2:46 I need to purchase these books, could you make the bill, please?
2:54 Can I have your debit card so that I can swipe it?
3:01 Sorry, but we ran out of that book. I sold the last book half an hour ago.
3:12 You can make a preorder for the book. The shipment is about to reach here in a day or so.
3:23 Write down your name and address here and we will deliver it at your place.
3:32 This book is among the best new seller of the month.