Buying Things and Asking the Price

Practice asking the price in English with this A1 listening lesson. Hear real shopping phrases and check your understanding with easy questions.

  • المسار: اللغة الإنجليزية
  • القسم: الاستماع
  • المستوى: A1
  • وقت القراءة: 1 دقيقة
  • آخر تحديث: 20 أغسطس 2026

Before You Listen Here are three words you will hear in the audio. Read them before you press play. price — the amount of money you pay for something. Example: What is the price of this bag? much — a word we use to ask about money. Example: How much is this? change — the money you get back when you pay more than the price. Example: Here is your change. Comprehension Questions Listen to the audio, then answer these three questions. What does Sara want to buy? How much does the item cost? How much money does Sara give the shopkeeper? Answer Key Check your answers here after you listen. Sara wan…

الأسئلة الشائعة

How do I ask for the price of something in English?
Say "How much is this?" or "What is the price?" — both are correct and easy to use.
What do I say when I want to buy something?
You can say "I'll take it" or "I want to buy this, please" to tell the shopkeeper you are ready to pay.
What does 'change' mean in a shopping situation?
'Change' is the money the shopkeeper gives back to you when you pay more than the price of the item.
Is 'How much does it cost?' the same as 'How much is it?'
Yes, they mean the same thing. Both sentences are used for asking the price and are perfectly natural in conversation.