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Asking the market price in English (advanced)
Advanced English for asking the market price. Key line: “Hey, what's the market price on the lobster today?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, what's the market price on the lobster today?
Them
It's forty-two a pound right now; they were apparently feeling fancy this morning.
Lin
Whew, okay—do you have anything similar that's a little more budget-friendly?
Them
Sure, the crab is fresh, and it won't make your wallet cry.
Lin
Tempting, but if I order lobster, I need to stop looking nervous.
Them
Honestly, most people stare at the board first, then at their bank app.
Lin
All right, give me a half-pound—I want the experience, not a payment plan.
Them
Smart move—best way to meet a lobster without entering a serious relationship.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
the current price
✓ market pricethe current price
Use for changing daily prices
now
✓ right nowat this moment
More natural than now
good value
✓ budget-friendlyeasy on your budget
Softer than cheap
installments
✓ payment planpay in parts
Joke when something feels pricey
Quick answers
the current price: what to say in English
Say “market price” — the current price. Use for changing daily prices.
now: what to say in English
Say “right now” — at this moment. More natural than now.
good value: what to say in English
Say “budget-friendly” — easy on your budget. Softer than cheap.
installments: what to say in English
Say “payment plan” — pay in parts. Joke when something feels pricey.