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Conversation Practice: At the Coffee Shop / Grocery Store

English Dialogues

Conversation Practice: At the Coffee Shop

Characters: Sarah and John

Sarah: Hi, John! How are you today?

John: Hi, Sarah! I’m good, thanks. How about you?

Sarah: I’m great! I was thinking of getting a coffee. Do you want to join me?

John: Sure! I love coffee. What’s your favorite drink?

Sarah: I usually get a latte. What about you?

John: I like iced coffee with milk. It’s refreshing!

Sarah: That sounds nice! Let’s go inside. It’s a bit cold outside.

John: Good idea. It’s chilly today.

(They walk into the coffee shop.)

Barista: Hi! What can I get for you today?

Sarah: Hi! I’ll have a hot latte, please.

John: I’ll have an iced coffee, with milk.

Barista: Great choice! Anything to eat?

Sarah: Hmm, I’ll take a muffin.

John: I’ll have a croissant, please.

Barista: Perfect. Your total is $12.50.

Sarah: Here you go.

(They sit down at a table with their drinks and food.)

John: This latte is really good. How’s your iced coffee?

Sarah: It’s delicious! You were right, it’s refreshing.

John: I’m glad you like it. So, how’s work going?

Sarah: It’s going well! I’ve been busy, but I’m getting things done. How about you?

John: Same here. Lots of work, but it’s all good. It’s nice to take a break now.

Sarah: Yeah, I agree! Let’s enjoy this for a little while.

(They both smile and sip their drinks.)

John: This was a great idea, Sarah. Thanks for inviting me!

Sarah: Anytime, John! Let’s do it again soon.

Conversation Practice: At the Grocery Store

Characters:

  • Customer (Riya)

  • Shopkeeper (Mr. Singh)

  • Cashier (Anita)

Riya: Good morning!

Mr. Singh: Good morning, ma’am. How can I help you today?

Riya: I just need to do some grocery shopping. Where can I find fresh vegetables?

Mr. Singh: The vegetable section is on the left side, near the dairy products.

Riya: Thank you! Oh, and do you have organic tomatoes?

Mr. Singh: Yes, we do. They’re on the top shelf, right next to the cucumbers.

Riya: Great! I’ll take a kilo of those.

Mr. Singh: Sure. Anything else you’re looking for?

Riya: Yes, I also need some fruits. Are the apples fresh?

Mr. Singh: They arrived this morning. We have red apples and green ones.

Riya: I’ll take half a kilo of red apples, please.

Mr. Singh: Okay. Would you like some bananas too? They’re on discount today.

Riya: Really? How much are they?

Mr. Singh: Just ₹40 per dozen.

Riya: That’s a good deal. I’ll take one dozen.

Mr. Singh: Anything else?

Riya: Yes, where is the bread section?

Mr. Singh: Straight ahead, near the snacks aisle.

Riya: (walks to the bread section) Hmm, there are so many options — brown bread, white bread, and multigrain. Which one is healthier?

Mr. Singh: Multigrain bread is a good choice if you want something healthy.

Riya: I’ll take that one. Do you have butter too?

Mr. Singh: Yes, it’s in the refrigerator section next to the milk.

Riya: Thanks! I’ll get that too.

(After collecting all the items, Riya goes to the billing counter.)

Riya: Hi, I’d like to pay for these.

Anita: Sure, ma’am. Would you like to use cash or card?

Riya: Card, please. Oh, before that, can you tell me the total?

Anita: Yes, your total is ₹785.

Riya: Okay, here’s my card.

Anita: (swipes the card) Please enter your PIN.

Riya: Done.

Anita: Thank you. Here’s your bill and your bag.

Riya: Thank you so much! By the way, do you offer home delivery?

Anita: Yes, we do. You can place your order on our website or WhatsApp number.

Riya: That’s convenient. I’ll try that next time.

Mr. Singh: Thank you for shopping with us, ma’am. Have a nice day!

Riya: You too! Goodbye!

Useful Vocabulary

  • Aisle – a passage between shelves in a store

  • Discount – a reduction in price

  • Organic – grown naturally without chemicals

  • Multigrain – made with different types of grains

  • Checkout counter – the place where you pay for your items

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Hi, I’m Manoj! I’m an English teacher and soft skills trainer with over 10 years of experience. I love sharing simple lessons on vocabulary, grammar, and spoken English to make learning easy and enjoyable.

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