Getting a Haircut

Lower Intermediate (A2) Everyday life Australian Accent 33s

At the hairdresser's, a man asks for a trim. He explains how short he wants it, asks the price, and is happy with the result.

Vocabulary Highlights

trim /trɪm/: A short haircut that cuts off only a little hair.; "I just want a trim, please." — a haircut; "Can you trim my fringe?" — cutting a little; "He trims the bushes every spring." — gardens

Speaker 1: Hi, Will. Come and sit down. What would you like today?

Speaker 2: Hi. Just a trim, please. It's a bit too long.

Speaker 1: Sure. How short do you want it?

Speaker 2: Short on the sides, but not too short on top.

Speaker 1: No worries. About two centimetres off the top?

Speaker 2: Yes, that's perfect.

Speaker 1: Do you want me to wash it first?

Speaker 2: Yes, please. How much is a wash and cut?

Speaker 1: It's forty-five dollars.

Speaker 2: That's fine.

Speaker 1: Okay, all done. What do you think?

Speaker 2: It looks great! Thanks, Kate.

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