EverydayBeginner
Trying on shoes in English (beginner)
Beginner English for trying on shoes. Key line: “Can I try these on, please?”
Full script
Lin
Can I try these on, please?
Them
Sure. What size do you wear?
Lin
I need a bigger size, please.
Them
No problem. Try this pair.
Lin
This one is tight. My toes are sad.
Them
Got it. Your toes want space.
Lin
Can I try one size up?
Them
Of course. Let's make your toes happy.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Try on
✓ Can I try these on, please?Polite: ask to test them
Use this for shoes or clothes
Bigger size
✓ I need a bigger size, please.Ask for a larger size
You can also say one size up
Too tight
✓ This one is tight.Say it when it feels tight
tight = not enough room
One size up
✓ Can I try one size up?Ask to try the next size
size up = the next bigger size
Quick answers
Try on: what to say in English
Say “Can I try these on, please?” — polite: ask to test them. Use this for shoes or clothes.
Bigger size: what to say in English
Say “I need a bigger size, please.” — ask for a larger size. You can also say one size up.
Too tight: what to say in English
Say “This one is tight.” — say it when it feels tight. tight = not enough room.
One size up: what to say in English
Say “Can I try one size up?” — ask to try the next size. size up = the next bigger size.