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Practice shopping conversations with AI

Interactions in stores, markets, and online shopping, including transactions and inquiries about products. Fluently has 19 shopping scenarios. Each one is a short role-play with an AI partner and four goals; you finish when you have done them all, by text chat or voice call, in any of 29 languages.

Updated 2026-10-02

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Grocery Shopping Trip

Shop for groceries at a local supermarket

  1. Greet the store employee
  2. Ask where to find the produce aisle
  3. Ask about the price of apples
  4. Ask where the checkout counters are
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Shopping for Clothes

Browse and purchase clothing at a fashion store

  1. Greet the store assistant
  2. Ask if they have a medium size in a specific shirt
  3. Ask where the fitting rooms are located
  4. Ask about the return policy for clothes
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Buying a New Gadget

Purchase a new electronic device at a tech store

  1. Greet the salesperson
  2. Ask to see the latest smartphones
  3. Ask about the camera quality of a specific model
  4. Inquire about the warranty options
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Visiting a Bookstore

Browse and purchase books at a local bookstore

  1. Greet the bookstore clerk
  2. Ask where the fiction section is located
  3. Ask if they have a specific book title in stock
  4. Ask about any current promotions or discounts
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Shopping for Shoes

Buy a new pair of shoes at a footwear store

  1. Greet the shoe store assistant
  2. Ask to try on a specific shoe style in your size
  3. Ask about the comfort level of the shoes
  4. Inquire about available payment methods
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Shopping for a Gift

Purchase a gift for a friend at a department store

  1. Greet the store employee
  2. Ask for gift suggestions for a friend's birthday
  3. Mention your budget for the gift
  4. Ask about gift wrapping services
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Buying Medicine at a Pharmacy

Purchase over-the-counter medication at a local pharmacy

  1. Greet the pharmacist
  2. Describe your cold symptoms
  3. Ask for a recommendation for cold medicine
  4. Ask about the proper dosage for the medicine
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Buying a Home Appliance

Purchase a new appliance at a home goods store

  1. Greet the salesperson
  2. Ask to see washing machines
  3. Ask about the energy efficiency of a specific model
  4. Inquire about delivery and installation services
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Shopping for Jewelry

Browse and purchase jewelry at a jewelry store

  1. Greet the jewelry store assistant
  2. Ask to see necklaces
  3. Ask about the material of a specific necklace
  4. Inquire about the price of the necklace
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Shopping at a Farmers Market

Purchase fresh produce at a local farmers market

  1. Greet the farmers market vendor
  2. Ask about the freshness of the tomatoes
  3. Inquire where the produce is grown
  4. Ask for a recipe suggestion using the tomatoes
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Buying Sports Equipment

Purchase new sports gear at a sporting goods store

  1. Greet the store employee
  2. Ask to see tennis rackets
  3. Ask about different tennis racket brands
  4. Ask for advice on choosing a racket for beginners
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Shopping for Pet Supplies

Purchase supplies for your pet at a pet store

  1. Greet the pet store assistant
  2. Ask for dog food recommendations
  3. Inquire about a specific brand of dog food
  4. Ask where the dog toys are located
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Shopping for Cosmetics

Purchase makeup and skincare products at a beauty store

  1. Greet the beauty store consultant
  2. Ask for moisturizer recommendations for dry skin
  3. Inquire about a specific skincare brand
  4. Ask if they have any samples available
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Shopping for Furniture

Purchase new furniture at a home furnishing store

  1. Greet the furniture store salesperson
  2. Ask to see sofas for a small living room
  3. Inquire about the upholstery options for a specific sofa
  4. Ask about delivery and assembly services
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Shopping at a Thrift Store

Browse and purchase second-hand items at a thrift store

  1. Greet the thrift store clerk
  2. Ask where the book section is located
  3. Inquire about the pricing system for books
  4. Ask about the store's donation policy
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Shopping for Art Supplies

Purchase art materials at an art supply store

  1. Greet the art supply store employee
  2. Ask for recommendations on acrylic paints
  3. Inquire about different types of paintbrushes
  4. Ask where to find canvas boards
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Shopping at a Garden Center

Purchase plants and gardening supplies at a garden center

  1. Greet the garden center assistant
  2. Ask for recommendations on easy-to-grow indoor plants
  3. Inquire about the care instructions for a specific plant
  4. Ask where to find gardening tools
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Shopping at a Craft Store

Purchase crafting supplies at a craft store

  1. Greet the craft store employee
  2. Ask for recommendations on yarn for knitting a scarf
  3. Inquire about the right size knitting needles to use
  4. Ask if they have any beginner knitting patterns
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Shopping at a Specialty Food Store

Purchase gourmet food items at a specialty food store

  1. Greet the specialty food store clerk
  2. Ask for recommendations on artisanal cheeses
  3. Inquire about the origin of a specific cheese
  4. Ask for wine pairing suggestions with the cheese

How a scenario works

  1. Pick a language and a level. Any of 29; the level sets how simple or rich your partner's language is.
  2. Chat or call. Type, hold the mic to speak, or start a hands-free call with subtitles.
  3. Hit the goals. They tick off as you go. Stuck? Ask for suggestions or translate any reply.
  4. Learn from it. What you got wrong is kept in your Study tab, and with Pro it turns into your next daily lesson.

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