A1English
Souvenirs & Gifts
Use these simple phrases to find and buy gifts in a shop.
Key Phrases
Voice
Asking for a recommendation
What is a good gift?
neutralThis is a good question for gift ideas.
Buying for a friend
I need a gift for my friend.
neutralSay this to the shop staff.
Buying for a child
Do you have something for children?
neutralYou can ask this for toys.
Asking about local items · 2 ways to say it
Is this from here?
casualThis is a casual question about souvenirs.
Are these from this city?
neutralThis is the standard question for local things.
Asking the price · 2 ways to say it
How much?
casualThis is very short. Say it with a smile.
How much is this?
neutralThis is the standard question for the price.
Asking for gift wrapping · 2 ways to say it
Can I get a gift box?
casualUse this casual question for a gift box.
Can you wrap this, please?
politeUse this polite question for nice paper.
Finding the checkout · 2 ways to say it
Where is the line?
neutralUS English. You can say this to pay.
Where is the queue?
neutralUK English. You can say this to pay.
Practice Dialogue
Traveler
Hi, can you help me?
Staff
Sure. What do you need?
Traveler
I need a gift for my friend.
Staff
Look at these cups. They're local art.
Traveler
They're nice. How much are they?
Staff
They're ten dollars.
Traveler
Great. Do you have something for children?
Staff
Yes, we have small toys here.
Traveler
I like this car. Can you wrap it, please?
Staff
Sure. I can put it in a gift box.