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Paying by QR code in English (beginner)
Beginner English for paying by QR code. Key line: “Can I *pay* by *QR* *code*?”
Full script
Lin
Can I pay by QR code?
Them
Yes, please scan this code.
Lin
Do I need an app?
Them
Yes, your payment app.
Lin
Okay. It says, 'Move closer.'
Them
Your phone is shy. A bit closer.
Lin
Done. Did the payment go through?
Them
Yes. It's paid. Your phone is brave.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Pay by QR
✓ Can I pay by QR code?Ask if QR payment is okay
Ask before paying this way
Need app
✓ Do I need an app?Ask if an app is needed
Ask if you don't know the steps
Closer
✓ Move closer.The phone is too far away
Common prompt if too far away
It worked?
✓ Did the payment go through?Check if it worked
go through = work successfully
Quick answers
Pay by QR: what to say in English
Say “Can I pay by QR code?” — ask if QR payment is okay. Ask before paying this way.
Need app: what to say in English
Say “Do I need an app?” — ask if an app is needed. Ask if you don't know the steps.
Closer: what to say in English
Say “Move closer.” — the phone is too far away. Common prompt if too far away.
It worked: what to say in English
Say “Did the payment go through?” — check if it worked. go through = work successfully.