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Buying a laptop in English (beginner)
Beginner English for buying a laptop. Key line: “Hi, can you help me pick a laptop?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can you help me pick a laptop?
Them
Sure. Do you want a small one?
Lin
Yes, I need good battery life.
Them
This one is light and lasts a long time.
Lin
Nice. Can I see the price, please?
Them
It's cheap today, too.
Lin
Great. My bag is already heavy.
Them
Then this one wins. Your bag says thanks.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Help
✓ Can you help me pick a laptop?Ask someone to help you choose one.
pick = choose
Battery life
✓ I need good battery life.Say what you need most.
battery life = how long it lasts
Price
✓ Can I see the price, please?Polite way to ask the price.
please = more polite
Light
✓ This one is light.Use it when it's easy to carry.
light here = not heavy
Quick answers
Help: what to say in English
Say “Can you help me pick a laptop?” — ask someone to help you choose one. pick = choose.
Battery life: what to say in English
Say “I need good battery life.” — say what you need most. battery life = how long it lasts.
Price: what to say in English
Say “Can I see the price, please?” — polite way to ask the price. please = more polite.
Light: what to say in English
Say “This one is light.” — use it when it's easy to carry. light here = not heavy.