ESL WORKSHEET - Asking about items in a store

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

GOING TO THE STORE (SHOPS)

LinguaHouse

May 26, 2026

Level: Starter (A0-A1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Shops and Services; Vocabulary Lesson; Speaking; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 05/26/2026

In this lesson, students develop their conversational skills by practicing how to ask about items in a store. First, they learn a set of subject-related vocabulary and answer questions to personalize the topic. They then identify different types of stores and what they sell before practicing the language in a variety of student-centered tasks. They then develop their listening skills by hearing four conversations in different stores and completing the comprehension tasks. The students then notice and highlight the functional language used in a store context. They then practice the language in a variety of interactive activities and finish the lesson by taking part in a group roleplay task. There is a final game to review the language. (by Victoria Aitken)

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

CONVERSATION ONE
Sue: Hello, how can I help?
Tom: Hi, I’m looking for a pair of blue jeans.
Sue: Sure, what size are you?
Tom: I’m a size 10.
Sue: Here you go. Try these on.
Tom: Thanks.
CONVERSATION TWO
Adam: Excuse me, do you sell international phone cards?
Lisa: Yes, we do. We have different amounts. We have five, ten, or twenty dollars.
Adam: Can I have a five-dollar card, please?
Lisa: Yes, of course. The instructions are on the back of the card.
Adam: Thank you.
CONVERSATION THREE
Elizabeth: Good morning, do you have any fresh bread rolls?
Oliver: Good timing, I just took some out of the oven, so they are still hot.
Elizabeth: That is great, can I have a ten, please? How much are they?
Oliver: They are 20 cents each so $2 in total.
Elizabeth: Thank you.
Oliver: Here’s your change.
CONVERSATION FOUR
Ezra: Hi, do you have any green apples?
Audrey: Sorry, we don't have any, but we’ve got red ones.
Ezra: OK, can I have six, please?
Audrey: Yes, anything else?
Ezra: No, that’s all, thanks.

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