EverydayBeginner
Trying on clothes in English (beginner)
Beginner English for trying on clothes. Key line: “Hi, can I try this on?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I try this on?
Them
Sure. The fitting room is there.
Lin
Thanks. Can I have a bigger size?
Them
Of course. What size do you need?
Lin
Medium, please. This one is too tight.
Them
No problem. I'll get one.
Lin
Thanks. I had noodles for lunch.
Them
Then let's blame the noodles, not you.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Try on
✓ Can I try this on?Ask to try it on
'this' can be 'it' or 'these'
Bigger size
✓ Can I have a bigger size?Ask for one size up
More natural than 'more size'
What size
✓ What size do you need?Ask what size they need
Common shop question
Too tight
✓ This one is too tight.Say it feels small
too loose = not tight enough
Quick answers
Try on: what to say in English
Say “Can I try this on?” — ask to try it on. 'this' can be 'it' or 'these'.
Bigger size: what to say in English
Say “Can I have a bigger size?” — ask for one size up. More natural than 'more size'.
What size: what to say in English
Say “What size do you need?” — ask what size they need. Common shop question.
Too tight: what to say in English
Say “This one is too tight.” — say it feels small. too loose = not tight enough.