Ordering Food in a Restaurant
One of the most important tasks in English is ordering food when you go to a restaurant. There are basic forms and questions, as well food vocabulary that you can use in places where people speak English.
Take a look at this Menu
| Starters | |
| Chicken Soup | $2.50 |
| Salad | $3.25 |
| Sandwiches - Main Course | |
| Ham and cheese | $3.50 |
| Tuna | $3.00 |
| Vegetarian | $4.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | $2.50 |
| Piece of Pizza | $2.50 |
| Cheeseburger | $4.50 |
| Hamburger deluxe | $5.00 |
| Spaghetti | $5.50 |
| Drinks | |
| Coffee | $1.25 |
| Tea | $1.25 |
| Soft Drinks - Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, etc. | $1.75 |
Read this dialogue
Waiter: Hello, Can I help you?
Kim: Yes, I'd like to have some lunch.
Waiter: Would you like a starter?
Kim: Yes, I'd like a bowl of chicken soup, please.
Waiter: And what would you like for a main course?
Kim: I'd like a grilled cheese sandwich.
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
Kim: Yes, I'd like a glass of Coke, please.
Waiter... After Kim has her lunch.: Can I bring you anything else?
Kim: No thank you. Just the bill.
Waiter: Certainly.
Kim:I don't have my glasses. How much is the lunch?
Waiter: That's $6.75.
Kim: Here you are. Thank you very much.
Waiter: You're welcome. Have a good day.
Kim: Thank you, the same to you.
Notice how the waiter asks: What would you like? and Kim responds: I'd like ...
"Would like" is the polite form used when asking and requesting.
Ordering Food in a Restaurant
What do the man and woman order at the restaurant? Do this listening comprehension to find out!
