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The supermarket is one of the most common daily routines in any English-speaking country — and one of the most stressful when the words do not come. In this episode, Robert walks you through the exact phrases you need, slowly and clearly, so that next time you shop, you ask, clarify, and reach the checkout with real confidence instead of silence.
What you will learn today:
• Five essential phrases for everyday English at the supermarket — the real words native speakers expect during these daily routines.
• How to ask for help and handle unexpected checkout questions without freezing — speaking naturally, the way fluent speakers do.
• The rescue sentence that works when everything else disappears from your mind — your safety net for real English in daily life.
The five sentences from today's episode, for your reference:
1. \"Excuse me — could you tell me whereabouts I might find the olive oil?\"
2. \"I have been looking for your wholegrain mustard, but the shelf seems to be empty — do you know if you will be getting more in?\"
3. \"If you do not have that one, could you recommend something similar?\"
4. \"Sorry — could you say that once more? I want to make sure I understood.\"
5. \"That sounds fine — thank you for letting me know.\"
And the rescue sentence that works when everything else disappears:
\"Sorry — I am still learning English. Could you speak a little more slowly, please?\"
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