Daily English Practice: The Price Is Wrong at the Checkout - Say It Politely (A1-A2)

What do you say when the price is wrong at the checkout? In this beginner English podcast episode, you will follow a simple supermarket problem: a yoghurt has a yellow sale label, but the till charges the regular price. This English listening practice helps shoppers use calm, clear words when the price is wrong at the checkout. Learn English through conversation with an easy natural English conversation about shelf labels, receipts, sale prices, and speaking to a cashier. You can learn by listening, not by sitting in a classroom. Hear the situation in a friendly English podcast, repeat useful sentences, and notice how small words such as this and these identify the right item. This English listening practice lets you learn English through conversation while you improve English speaking for a real supermarket checkout. The natural English conversation shows how to mention a sale price politely, without sounding angry or blaming the cashier. In this episode you will hear: ● A yoghurt marked at two pounds that scans at three pounds ● How to say that one item was on sale ● How this and these point to the exact item on the receipt ● The difference between one loaf and several drinks ● Why the cashier needs to know which product you mean ● How to refer to a yellow shelf label and a special price ● Why a receipt with many items can be confusing at the checkout ● A polite way to raise a price problem without making an accusation ● Why “You charged me too much” can sound clear but sharp ⏱ In this episode 00:00 Today's Situation 00:32 Listen Slowly 00:57 Words You Need 02:44 Easy Fixes 10:30 Good to Know 15:09 Natural Speed 15:28 Practice Time 15:39 Last Words Useful English phrases from this episode: “I'm sorry, this yoghurt was on sale.” “I'm sorry, this loaf was on sale.” “I'm sorry, these drinks were on sale.” “The receipt has a different price.” “You charged me too much.” Put it on while you drive, walk the dog or do the washing up; the point is to keep hearing natural English conversation every day. An everyday-English listening podcast for A1-A2 learners — two hosts, one real-life situation per episode. CC on = easier listening! 💬 Have you ever found the wrong price on an item at the supermarket checkout? Emma & Jack are AI hosts, and their everyday stories are invented examples for practice. #EverydayEnglish #LearnEnglish #EasyDailyEnglish