Shops and shopping

1. Kinds of shops:
butcher (hang thit)
toy shop
post office
baker (tiem banh)
chemist's shop = drugstore.
supermarket
newsagent
hairdresser
book shop
gift shop

2. Department store
A department store is a large shop which sells a lot of different things - clothes, cosmetic (my pham), toys and so on.
cosmetics - beauty products
stationery = pens, pencils, paper, etc ...
food
sports equipment
shoes
ladieswear
childrenswear
electrical goods
furniture

3. Going shopping
You buy something from a shop assistant.
You pay for it at the cash desk.
You get a receipt.

4. Useful phrases:
Can I help you?
How much does this cost?
Can I pay by cheque/ credit card?
No, cash only. (cheque book, cash, coins, credit card)