Tag Archives: English Conversation

Talking In A Shop

Customer: Excuse me, do you sell swimsuits for girls?
Assistant: It’s in Aisle 12.

Customer: Excuse me, I am looking for a shirt?
Assistant: It’s in Aisle 12.

Assistant: Can I help you?
Customer: Yes please, I am looking for washing up liquid.

Assistant: Are you looking for something in particular?
Customer: Yes please, I am looking for a pair of jeans.
Customer: I’m fine thanks, just browsing.
Customer: I’m only looking today.

Talking about your job

What do you do for a living?

I'm a teacher.
I'm a doctor.
I'm a writer.
I work in IT.
I work in television.
I work with cancer patients.
I work in education.
I work as a salesman.
I work in advertising.
I work as a mechanic.
I work with special children.
I am not employed. I stay at home and look after the children.
I'm a stay-at-home mother.
I'm a housewife.
I don't work

Where do you work?

I work in a university.
I work in a college.
I work in an office.
I work in a bank.
I work in a shop.
I work in a factory.
I work in a pub.
I work on a farm.
I work at home.

Who do you work for?

I work for a US company.
I work for a multinational company.
I work for a publishing company.
I'm self-employed.
I work for myself.
I run my own business.