ESL Podcast 173 - Buying Souvenirs

souvenir store - a store that sells objects to help you remember where you have traveled

There is a good souvenir store across the street from the hotel.

T-shirt - a shirt with short sleeves and no collar

If I wear a t-shirt with no jacket, I'll be cold all night.

Can I help you find something? - something that a clerk in a store asks when you first enter meaning, do you know what you are looking for?

Hi, welcome to Lucy's Shoe Store. Can I help you find something?

about (someone's) size - to have the same height or body shape as someone else; to wear the same size clothing as someone else

I thought his son was about my size, but he's actually a lot taller.

small, medium, large - three standard sizes of clothing; from smallest to largest

I tried on a small and it didn't fit. I think I need a medium or a large.

style - a pattern or design

What style do you think would look good on me?

Could you recommend... - Can you give me a suggestion about...?

Could you recommend a good restaurant near the airport?

locally-made - made in the same city or area you are visiting

We have a lot of items to choose from, including these locally-made music boxes.

mug - a tall, round cup with a flat bottom and a handle; often used for drinking coffee

Do you want your tea in a glass or in a mug?

key chain - a ring that can hold keys; usually attached to another object

My house key fell off my key chain and I can't find it anywhere!

snow globe - a round glass container filled with water and glitter, with a small building or statue inside; when you shake it, it looks like snow is falling on the building or statue

It's strange to see snow globes of Los Angeles since it never snows here.

jewelry - ornaments such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets

What kind of jewelry do you think I should wear with this dress?

bracelet - jewelry that can be worn around the wrist

The bracelet is made of gold and is very heavy.

How much is it? - What is the cost? How much do I have to pay for this?

I really like that new car. How much is it?

I'll take... - I will have; I would like to have

I'll take some bread, chocolate cake, and cookies.

There you go. - Here is what you need; usually used when giving something to someone else

There you go. These are the clothes for the poor we collected in our neighborhood.

change - the difference between what you owe and what you pay

I gave the waitress $20 but she only gave me change for a $10 bill.