Bargaining at a market in English
What to say when asking the price, bargaining, and getting a deal for two items.
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask the price
For many items: How much are these?
Offer 15
Can you do + price = ask for that price; use in markets, not most stores
Offer 30 for two
Buying more helps; Deal! = you both agree
Ask for a bag
Could I get… is a useful start for buying or ordering
Quick answers
One item: what to say in English
Say “How much is this one?” — ask the price. For many items: How much are these?
A bit expensive: what to say in English
Say “Can you do fifteen?” — offer 15. Can you do + price = ask for that price; use in markets, not most stores.
Seller counters: 18: what to say in English
Say “If I buy two, can you do thirty?” — offer 30 for two. Buying more helps; Deal! = you both agree.
After you agree: what to say in English
Say “Could I get a bag?” — ask for a bag. Could I get… is a useful start for buying or ordering.