Sending a Parcel
Lower Intermediate (A2)
Everyday life
Australian Accent
45s
A man sends a birthday present to London. He asks about standard and express post, the times and the prices, and chooses express.
Vocabulary Highlights
- parcel /ˈpɑːsəl/
- Something wrapped in paper or a box, sent by post.
- "I need to post a parcel." — sending one
- "There's a parcel for you at the door." — getting one
- "She sent me a parcel for my birthday." — a present
Dialogue Transcript
Speaker 1:
Hi. I'd like to send this parcel to London, please.
Speaker 2:
No worries. Can you put it on the scale for me?
Speaker 1:
Sure. Here you go.
Speaker 2:
It's two kilos. Do you want standard or express post?
Speaker 1:
What's the difference?
Speaker 2:
Standard takes about two weeks. Express takes five days.
Speaker 1:
How much is express?
Speaker 2:
Express is sixty dollars, and standard is thirty-five.
Speaker 1:
Hmm. It's a birthday present, and her birthday is next week.
Speaker 2:
In that case, express is better.
Speaker 1:
Okay, express, please. Can I pay by card?
Speaker 2:
Of course. Here's your tracking number. You can check it online.
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