Market vocabulary in English: 20 words
Eggplant is American; aubergine is British. Green onions are also called spring onions in British English. Tap a word to hear it, then the mic to say it and see how it sounded.
20 words: tap one to hear Lin
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Stalla small place for selling things
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Vendora person who sells things
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Awninga cover that gives shade
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Price signa sign showing the price
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Tomatoesround red vegetables
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Cucumberslong green vegetables
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Eggplanta purple vegetable
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Bok choya leafy green vegetable
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Potatoesround brown or yellow vegetables
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Chili pepperssmall hot peppers
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Garlica strong-smelling white bulb
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Fish tanka glass tank for fish
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Shrimpsmall sea animals with shells
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Lotus roota white root with holes inside
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Watermelona large green fruit with red inside
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Mushroomssoft fungi used as food
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Carrotslong orange vegetables
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Tofusoft white food made from soybeans
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Gingera spicy yellow root
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Green onionslong thin green and white onions
What you'll say at At a market
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Which stall sells fresh tomatoes?Where can I buy fresh tomatoes?
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Ask the vendor about the price sign.Ask the seller about the price.
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Do you have any fresh shrimp today?Are there fresh shrimp now?
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I need garlic, ginger, and green onions.I want these cooking ingredients.
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Can I have two cucumbers and potatoes?Please give me those vegetables.
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The fish tank is under the awning.The fish are below the shade cover.
Practise the whole conversation in a scene
Quick answers
What is a stall at a market?
A stall is a small selling place, often a table or stand in a market.
Is eggplant British or American English?
Eggplant is American English. In British English, people usually say aubergine.
Is shrimp plural or singular?
Shrimp can be singular or plural: one shrimp, two shrimp.