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Finding a store in the mall in English (beginner)
Beginner English for finding a store in the mall. Key line: “Excuse me, where's the shoe store?”
Full script
Lin
Excuse me, where's the shoe store?
Them
It's on the second floor, near the fountain.
Lin
Thanks. I always get lost by fountains.
Them
Then go up, and turn right there.
Lin
Can I take the stairs or the elevator?
Them
Either is fine. The stairs are quicker.
Lin
Great, I'll race the elevator again.
Them
Good luck. The elevator usually wins.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask for a store
✓ Excuse me, where's the shoe store?Polite way to ask for the store
Start with Excuse me for politeness
Say the floor
✓ It's on the second floor.Says the floor
Use on with floors
Give directions
✓ Go up, and turn right.Direction: up, then right
turn right = make a right
Either one
✓ Either is fine.For two choices
Common for two options
Quick answers
Ask for a store: what to say in English
Say “Excuse me, where's the shoe store?” — polite way to ask for the store. Start with Excuse me for politeness.
Say the floor: what to say in English
Say “It's on the second floor.” — says the floor. Use on with floors.
Give directions: what to say in English
Say “Go up, and turn right.” — direction: up, then right. turn right = make a right.
Either one: what to say in English
Say “Either is fine.” — for two choices. Common for two options.