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How to Talk About Black Friday Sales in English
With the sales coming up, you may be deciding what to buy. Practise asking about prices and comparing deals with a friend.
Phrases you can use
How much is it?
You are asking for the price of something.
Is it on sale?
You are asking if something is being sold for less than its usual price.
Is that the final price?
You are asking if this is the full amount you will have to pay.
Is delivery included?US: Is shipping included?
You are asking if the price already covers the cost of bringing the item to you.
Let's compare prices.
You suggest looking at the prices of different items or the prices at different shops.
That looks like a better deal.
You think that option gives you more value for your money.
I'll wait until the sale.
You plan to buy nothing yet and wait for the sale to start.
Do we really need it?
You are asking if you actually need the item before buying it.
A practice script for your level
I want a new bag, but I don't want to spend too much. I saw one online yesterday. How much is it? Is it on sale? Let's compare prices. I also want to check the delivery cost. Is delivery included? That other bag looks like a better deal.
I'm thinking about buying a new bag in the Black Friday sales. I saw one I like online, but I'm not sure about the price. Can we have a look together? Let's compare prices before I buy anything. That other bag looks like a better deal, but is delivery included? I also want to check if I can return it easily. If the price is still too high, I'll wait until the sale. I don't want to buy something just because it's cheaper.
I've been thinking about getting a new bag, so I might have a look during the Black Friday sales. I found one I like, but before I order it, let's compare prices. Could you check what the other shop is charging? That looks like a better deal, but is that the final price? I'd like to know whether delivery is included and what happens if I need to return it. Sometimes a lower price isn't such a good deal once you add the extra costs. I'm also trying to be careful about buying things just because they're on sale. We could both ask ourselves, do we really need it? If I'm still unsure, I'll wait until the sale and see how I feel then.
Common mistakes
Instead of How much it costs?
Say How much does it cost?
Use “does” before the subject in this question.
Instead of This bag is more cheaper.
Say This bag is cheaper.
Don't use “more” with “cheaper”.
Instead of Let's discuss about the price.
Say Let's discuss the price.
Use “discuss” without “about”.
This lesson was prepared with the help of AI and reviewed by the Cuenook team.