📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Beginner (A1), week 2
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| price | how much something costs | What's the price of this jacket? |
| cheap | low price | These shoes are cheap. |
| expensive | high price | The restaurant is expensive. |
| cash | notes and coins | Do you take cash? |
| card | a bank card for paying | Can I pay by card? |
| change | money you get back | Here's your change. |
| receipt | the paper that shows what you paid | Can I have a receipt, please? |
| sale | a time when prices are lower | The shoes are on sale. |
| discount | money taken off the price | Is there a student discount? |
| total | the full amount | The total is twenty dollars. |
| coin | metal money | I need a coin for the trolley. |
| note | paper money | I only have a fifty-dollar note. |
| refund | money given back | Can I get a refund? |
| size | small, medium, large… | Do you have this in a bigger size? |
| try on | put on clothes to check they fit | Can I try on these jeans? |
| bag | something to carry shopping in | Do you need a bag? |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for numbers, money and shopping?
Start with these 16 words, including price, cheap, expensive, cash. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Beginner (A1) words, from week 2 of the free Complete English Course.