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Lesson 2: Numbers, prices and paying

Understand prices, say numbers clearly and pay by card or cash. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Starter Β· A1 Lesson 2 of 30 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š 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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Good to know in Australia

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia doesn't use 1 and 2 cent coins, so cash totals are rounded to the nearest 5 cents. Card payments are charged the exact amount.