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Story:

Sophie had been thinking about buying a new jacket for a while. The weather was getting colder, and she wanted something stylish yet warm. On Saturday afternoon, she decided to go shopping. She headed to her favorite mall, where there were plenty of shops to choose from.

As she entered the first store, she was greeted by a sales assistant. "Good afternoon! How can I help you today?" the assistant asked with a smile.

"Hi, I’m looking for a new jacket. Something cozy but also fashionable," Sophie replied, scanning the store.

"Sure! We have a great selection of jackets this season. What size are you?" the sales assistant asked.

"I’m a medium," Sophie said.

The assistant led Sophie to the section with jackets and coats. "Here are our bestsellers. We have a few that are perfect for the colder weather."

Sophie tried on a few jackets, but none of them felt just right. "I like this one," she said, picking up a stylish leather jacket, "but I think I need something warmer. Do you have any wool coats?"

"Yes, we have a few wool coats in different colors. Let me show you," the assistant said, leading her to another section of the store.

Sophie found the perfect coat – a dark grey wool coat that was both warm and elegant. "This one is perfect!" she said with a smile. "I’ll take it."

The sales assistant helped her with the checkout. "Would you like to pay with cash or card?" the assistant asked.

"I’ll pay by card, please," Sophie replied.

"Great! Here’s your receipt, and enjoy the rest of your day!" the sales assistant said as she handed over the bag.

Sophie left the store feeling happy with her purchase. The new coat would keep her warm through the winter and would look great with everything in her wardrobe.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

I’m looking for a new jacket. – Я ищу новую куртку.

What size are you? – Какой у вас размер?

Do you have any wool coats? – У вас есть шерстяные пальто?

Can I try this on? – Могу я это примерить?

This is perfect! – Это идеально!

How much does this cost? – Сколько это стоит?

I’ll take it. – Я возьму это.

Do you have this in another color? – У вас есть это в другом цвете?

I’ll pay by card. – Я заплачу картой.

Is this on sale? – Это на распродаже?

Can you show me the new collection? – Можете показать новую коллекцию?

Do you have any dresses for special occasions? – У вас есть платья для особых случаев?

I’m just browsing. – Я просто смотрю.

Can I return this if it doesn’t fit? – Могу ли я вернуть это, если не подойдёт?

Do you have this in a bigger/smaller size? – У вас есть это в большем/меньшем размере?

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the phrases with their translations:

I’m looking for a new jacket.

Can I try this on?

How much does this cost?

I’ll pay by card.

Do you have this in another color?

A) Я заплачу картой.

B) У вас есть это в другом цвете?

C) Сколько это стоит?

D) Я ищу новую куртку.

E) Могу я это примерить?

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct words:

I’m looking for a new ______.

How ______ does this cost?

I’ll ______ by card.

Can I ______ this on?

Do you have this in a ______ size?

Exercise 3: Translation from Russian to English

Translate the following sentences into English:

Я ищу новое пальто.

Могу ли я это примерить?

У вас есть это в меньшем размере?

Сколько стоит это платье?

Я заплачу наличными.

Answers to Exercises

Answers to Exercise 1:

1 – D

2 – E

3 – C

4 – A

5 – B

Answers to Exercise 2:

jacket

much

pay

try

smaller

Answers to Exercise 3:

I’m looking for a new coat.

Can I try this on?

Do you have this in a smaller size?

How much does this dress cost?

I’ll pay in cash.