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At the supermarket checkout in English (beginner)
Beginner English for at the supermarket checkout. Key line: “Can I *pay* by *card*?”
Full script
Lin
Can I pay by card?
Them
Yes, of course. Go ahead.
Lin
My card is shy today.
Them
Try it one more time.
Lin
Okay. It works when people watch.
Them
There we go. It likes an audience.
Lin
Can I have the receipt, please?
Them
Sure. Your card loves the spotlight.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
by card
✓ Can I pay by card?Ask to use a card.
by card = using a card
your turn
✓ Go ahead.Please continue.
Said when it's your turn
try again
✓ Try it one more time.Try again.
Polite and common when the machine fails
receipt
✓ Can I have the receipt, please?Ask for the receipt.
have here = receive/get
Quick answers
by card: what to say in English
Say “Can I pay by card?” — ask to use a card. by card = using a card.
your turn: what to say in English
Say “Go ahead.” — please continue. Said when it's your turn.
try again: what to say in English
Say “Try it one more time.” — try again. Polite and common when the machine fails.
receipt: what to say in English
Say “Can I have the receipt, please?” — ask for the receipt. have here = receive/get.