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Build your travel confidence: learn English vocabulary to order coffee, takeaway, or dine in.

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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:

"… 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

✂️ How to Order Fast Food - Next Gen English

54 seconds · Clipped by Justyna Surma · Original video "How to Order Fast Food in English | Conversation Practice" by Next Gen English

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxTQIniE4dwTdMssPy8QUKcu9JN3t_Inzv

✂️ How to Order Fast Food - Next Gen English

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”

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A combination meal, often referred as a combo-meal, is a type of meal that typically includes food items and a beverage (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combination_meal)

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A fountain drink is a drink from a machine at a restaurant. (ref. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fountain_drink)

✂️ ordering a combo

50 seconds · Clipped by Justyna Surma · Original video "How to Order Food at a Restaurant in English" by Learn English with Bob the Canadian

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxbzRpm_4JJLnKMD_oNRrtn3gqfYdrLvZh

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:

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Fast food restaurant vocab: - Next! - Is that it?/Anything else? - Can I have… / I’ll have… /I’d like…/Could I get…/I’ll go for… - For here or to go? / (Are you) eating in or taking away? - Would you like your burgers extra spicy or not? - What drinks would you like? - That’ll be 6 dollars./It costs 7 dollars. - Would you like to pay in cash or by card? - Would you like a receipt? - Is there a combo? / Could we make that a combo? - Do you want a fountain drink or a bottle today? - a combo meal - a meal that includes food items and a beverage

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

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

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfDbxnOgFqe/

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?”

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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!”

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tip (verb/noun) -extra money given to someone who has provided you with a service - I tipped the waiter £5. - I gave the waiter a tip.

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

✂️ Gluten-free fast food

18 seconds · Clipped by Justyna Surma · Original video "How To Order Gluten-Free Fast Food Like A Pro!" by Love With Food

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxvX_FvCcb535j1DhDcSrEsvOCyHVul5iZ

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Can I have a gluten-free beer? Do you have gluten-free options? Does this dish contain gluten? Do you serve gluten-free food? I’d like to order a burger for gluten allergy.

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

Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKZobM75mk4&ab_channel=LearnEnglishWithTVSeries

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