1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- How much is it? Ask the price.
- It's four fifty. $4.50 is usually said 'four fifty'.
- Can I pay by card? Ask to pay with a card.
- Just tap your card. Hold your card or phone on the machine.
- Do you need a receipt? The shop asks if you want the paper record.
- Here's your change. The money they give back when you pay cash.
- Is there a surcharge? An extra fee, often for cards on weekends or public holidays.
- That's too expensive for me. Polite way to say no to a price.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Ali" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for numbers, prices and paying?
'How much is it?' (ask the price). 'It's four fifty.' ($4.50 is usually said 'four fifty'). 'Can I pay by card?' (ask to pay with a card). 'Just tap your card.' (hold your card or phone on the machine).
How can I practise numbers, prices and paying in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.