At the Restaurant
Role-play dialogueTwo friends order a meal and pay the bill.
LevelA2
1Read and listen Read it aloud with a partner. Swap roles.
WaiterGood evening. Here is the menu. Are you ready to order?
CustomerYes, I would like the chicken soup for a starter, please.
WaiterAnd for your main course?
CustomerCould I have the grilled fish with rice?
WaiterCertainly. Would you like anything to drink?
CustomerA glass of water, please, and an orange juice for my friend.
WaiterOf course. Would you like a dessert afterwards?
CustomerMaybe later. Let us see how hungry we are.
WaiterNo problem. I will bring your drinks now.
CustomerExcuse me, could we have the bill, please?
WaiterCertainly. That is thirty-two dollars.
CustomerHere you are. Keep the change.
2Useful phrases
Are you ready to order?I would like the… , please.Could I have…?Would you like anything to drink?Could we have the bill, please?Keep the change.
3Complete the dialogue Use the words in the box.
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WaiterGood evening. Here is the . Are you ready to order?
CustomerYes, I would like the chicken soup for a , please.
WaiterAnd for your main course?
CustomerCould I have the fish with rice?
WaiterCertainly. Would you like anything to drink?
CustomerA glass of water, please, and an orange juice for my friend.
WaiterOf course. Would you like a afterwards?
CustomerMaybe later. Let us see how hungry we are.
WaiterNo problem. I will bring your drinks now.
CustomerExcuse me, could we have the , please?
WaiterCertainly. That is thirty-two dollars.
CustomerHere you are. Keep the .
4Now you! Choose a card and make your own dialogue.
Card A
You are the customer. The soup is cold.
Complain politely and ask for a new one.
Card B
You are the waiter. A customer is allergic to nuts.
Ask questions and recommend a safe dish.
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