Pre-A1
Pre-A1: Apples and bananas at the market
Buy some fruit at a market stall and pay for it.
You talk to: Market seller · 7 turns · about 4 min
- Apples, please.
- Six apples, please.
Choose your level
Each level is a different moment in this situation: short and simple at first, more nuanced at the higher levels.
A1
A1: How much is this hat?
Ask about a hat's price, colour and size, then buy it.
You talk to: Shop assistant · 7 turns · about 5 min
- How much is this hat?
- Do you have it in blue?
A2
A2: A birthday jumper for my brother
Choose a jumper as a birthday present for your brother and get it wrapped.
You talk to: Sales assistant · 7 turns · about 5 min
- I'm looking for a jumper for my brother.
- Which one is warmer?
B1
B1: Returning faulty headphones
Return your faulty headphones to the shop politely.
You talk to: Customer service assistant · 7 turns · about 6 min
- I bought these here last week.
- The left side doesn't work.
B2
B2: Haggling over an oak table
Negotiate politely for a second-hand table and arrange to collect it.
You talk to: Furniture dealer · 8 turns · about 7 min
- Has it been restored?
- It's a bit out of my price range.
C1
C1: Asking for a price match and a delivery slot
Get the store to match a lower price and arrange the delivery.
You talk to: Store supervisor · 9 turns · about 8 min
- I was wondering whether you'd be able to ...
- Admittedly, the offer may have changed.
C2
C2: Altering my grandfather's jacket
Agree a careful alteration of a treasured jacket with a tailor.
You talk to: Tailor · 9 turns · about 8 min
- I suspected as much.
- if it can possibly be helped
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