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Bargaining at a market in English (beginner)
Beginner English for bargaining at a market. Key line: “Can you do eighteen for this?”
Full script
Lin
Can you do eighteen for this?
Them
I can do twenty-two. It's good quality.
Lin
Hmm, my wallet says eighteen.
Them
Your wallet is a tough customer.
Lin
Then can it get a free bag?
Them
Okay, eighteen with a bag.
Lin
Deal. My wallet says thanks.
Them
Tell your wallet to come again.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask
✓ Can you do eighteen for this?Ask for that price
do + price = ask if that price is okay
Seller talk
✓ It's good quality.Seller says it's well made
A common seller reply
Free bag
✓ Can I get a free bag?Ask for a free bag
free = no extra cost
Agree
✓ Deal.Agree to the price
Natural when you accept the price
Quick answers
Ask: what to say in English
Say “Can you do eighteen for this?” — ask for that price. do + price = ask if that price is okay.
Seller talk: what to say in English
Say “It's good quality.” — seller says it's well made. A common seller reply.
Free bag: what to say in English
Say “Can I get a free bag?” — ask for a free bag. free = no extra cost.
Agree: what to say in English
Say “Deal.” — agree to the price. Natural when you accept the price.