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1. Take-away / to go
Watch the video and fill in the gaps:
"Hi" "Good afternoon, sir. (Are you) eating … or taking … today?" "Um, take …, please." "Yeah? No problem. Lovely, … 4.24 then, please, sir." "Okay, right. Thanks." "Thank you ..." "Lovely. And there's your …, sir. Seventy-six pence ..."
"Good afternoon, sir." "Good afternoon." "(Are) you eating … or taking … today?" "Take …" "Yeah? No problem. … you like a bag?" "That's fine." "Lovely, that's 6.23 then. Enjoy the rest of your day." "Thank you. Bye-bye.”
answers
eating in taking away take away that's kindly change change eating in taking away take away Would
Practise!
Complete the dialogue:
"Good afternoon.” … ”Eating in or taking away today?" …
“That's 8.15 then.” … ”And here’s your change. Would you like a bag?” … ”Lovely. Enjoy the rest of your day.”
2. Fast food restaurant - ordering burgers
Watch the video and fill in the gaps:
Watch the video and fill in the gaps:
"… I … three peri peri chicken burger meals? And a one half pounder with … ketchup and … lettuce.” ”… else?” ”No, …. Can I have four 7ups as well for the drinks.” ”… £14.49” ”There you go.” ”Cheers. Thank you very much.” ”That’s £5.51 ... Thank you.”
answers:
can I have no, no anything just that that’s change half pounder is a burger that weighs half a pound
Practise!
Order a cheeseburger without lettuce.
Complete the dialogue: ”What can I get you?” …. ”Anything else?” … ”Would you like your burger extra spicy?” … ”Anything to drink?” … ”That’s £5.51” … ”Have a nice day”
3. Fast food restaurant - combination meal
Watch the video and fill in the gaps:
”Is there anything else?” ”Yeah, is there a …? Could we … that a combo?” ”Would you like cookies or chips?” ”Cookies, please” ”Alrighty you … two. Which (one do you want?)” ”Two chocolate chip.” ”And do you want a … drink or a bottle today?” ”… drink.” ”Medium …?” ”Yes” ”That’ll be $12.05. From $15? $2.95 Would you like a … today?” ”No …, thank you”
answers:
combo make get fountain fountain size receipt receipt
Practise!
You’ve ordered a cheeseburger. Now, you’d like to make it a combo. Choose fries and a fountain drink. Complete the dialogue:
“Anything else?” …? ”Sure. Would you like fries or onion rings?” … ”And do you want a fountain drink or a bottle today?” … ”That’ll be $12.05. Would you like a receipt?” …
Revise:
Practise!
Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue with the appropriate phrases to simulate an ordering conversation at a fast food restaurant.
Cashier: "Hello! Welcome to our fast food restaurant. How can I h… you today?"
Customer: "Hi! I'll have a burger, please."
Cashier: "Is that …, or would you like anything else?"
Customer: "Yes, I'd like fries with that."
Cashier: "Sure, would you like your burger extra s… or not?"
Customer: "I'd … it extra spicy, please."
Cashier: "What d… would you like?"
Customer: "I'll go for a …."
Cashier: "That'll be 6 dollars."
Customer: "I'll pay by c…, please."
Cashier: "Certainly. Would you like a r…?"
Customer: "Yes, please. Thank you!"
Cashier: "You're welcome! Your order will be ready shortly. Have a g… day!"
Answers
help
it/all
spicy
like
drink
7up/Fanta/coke etc.
card
receipt
great
4. Buying coffee
Watch the video and fill in the gaps:
“Hi, what can I get you today?” ”Hi. Can I have a .., please?” ”Sure. What … of milk would you like? We have oat milk, almond milk, soy milk.” ”Do you have … milk?” ”Sure. Here’s your coffee. Do you need a s…?” ”Yes, please.” ”Do you need a stopper?” ”Thank you very much.”
answers:
latte kind regular sleeve
Practise!
Order a cappuccino. “Hi, what can I get you today?” … ”Sure, can I get your name?” … ”Can you spell it, please?” … ”Small, medium or large?” …
“What kind of milk would you like?”
… ”For here or to go?”
…
You notice a cake you fancy. Ask if it’s gluten-free/nut-free/vegan. … ”The filling is made of sour cream, eggs, vanilla and lemon juice. The crust is made of oats, brown sugar and honey.” … ”That will be $6.28. Would you like a receipt?” …
5. At the restaurant
Watch the video and fill in the gaps:
WAITER: Do I dare ask?
MONICA: Yes, I will … with the carpaccio, and then I'll have the grilled prawns.
ROSS: That sounds great. … for me.
WAITER: And for the gentleman?
JOEY: Yeah, I… the Thai chicken pizza. But, hey, look, if I get it without the … and leeks and stuff, is it cheaper?
WAITER: You'd think, wouldn't you? Miss?
RACHEL: Ok, I will have the uh, (whispers) ….
WAITER: (whispers) And what will that be on the side of?
RACHEL: Uh, I don't know. Why don't you put it right here next to my water?
WAITER: And for you?
PHOEBE: Um, … a cup of the cucumber soup, and, um, take care.
CHANDLER: I will have the uh, Cajun catfish.
WAITER: Anything else?
CHANDLER: Yes, how 'bout a verse of Killing Me Softly. You're gonna sneeze on my fish, aren't you?
answers: start same 'll have nuts side salad I'm gonna have
carpaccio - is a traditional Italian appetizer consisting of raw beef sliced paper-thin, drizzled with olive oil and lemon (ref. https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-carpaccio-995762)
Theory - part 1
Read each sentence carefully and decide whether it is typically spoken by a waiter or a guest.
Practise!
Create scenarios and use theory part 1 phrases to practice ordering items.
Theory - part 2
Read each sentence carefully and decide whether it is typically spoken by a waiter or a guest.
Practise!
Engage in 5 role-playing scenarios. Use sentences from theory part 1 and part 2. Use the instructions provided for each scenario.
1a Ask the waiter for food recommendations. 1b Complain that your fork is dirty and ask for a new one.
2a Tell the waiter that you have booked a table for 5 people. 2b Ask the waiter if you can pay by card.
3a Ask the waiter to give you a menu. 3b Tell the waiter that he can keep the change as you pay.
4a Ask if the restaurant has any vegetarian dishes. 4b Ask the waiter to bring you a salad on a separate plate.
5a Tell the waiter that you’re not ready to order. 5b Change your order.
Revision:
Fill in the gaps with the correct phrase and watch the clips to check your answers.
Clip 1
Clip 2
"Hey, Captain, what do you say we go over to Rosie's Bar and get a drink? M… t... (I’m paying)" "Thanks, Radar." "Can you get drunk on grape Nehi?" "I don't know. Let's find out.”
"You know, he was waiting for a tip." "That’s a problem nowadays. Everybody wants a tip. Taxi driver wants a tip, pizza delivery wants a tip." "K… the ch... (not return the coins left after someone has paid for something)" "Okay. Thank you!”
Clip 3
"He bought a ticket for the same movie. And I asked him if you wanted the c… (a combination meal) special, which is large popcorn and a medium drink, a $9 value, and only $750, he said no.”
6. Vocab related to gluten-free meals
Watch the video and fill in the gaps:
“What can I get for you?” ”I am gonna order two burgers. The first one is for … …. So obviously protein style for gluten allergy. And then a cheeseburger with grilled … and animal style fries.” ”That’s regular, right?”
answers:
gluten allergy onions
Practise!
Complete the dialogue: ”What can I get you?” …. “Absolutely. We have a classic Caesar Salad with no croutons, a grilled fish with a gluten-free sauce and steamed vegetables with roasted chicken.” …. ”Anything else?” … ”That’s £7.30” … ”Have a nice day”
Homework assignment:
- Practise a conversation with “English with Linguivers” https://youtube.com/shorts/Fm_PPA_vnH0?feature=share
- Listen to this podcast - ordering at a fast-food restaurant: https://www.myhappyenglish.com/312-5-phrases-words-for-ordering-in-a-fast-food-shop/
- Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSTuO0t553k&ab_channel=AllThingsGrammar
- Listen to this dialogue at a restaurant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgfdqVmVjfk
- Watch this video about a funny, demanding customer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OXBqIGJzkg