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How to Order Food in English at a Restaurant | Slow & Easy English Speaking Practice for Beginners

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Warm-up Questions

When was the last time you ate at a restaurant? What did you order?
What English phrases do you already know for ordering food at a restaurant?
What is one thing that feels difficult about ordering food in English?

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How to Order Food in English at a Restaurant | Slow & Easy English Speaking Practice for Beginners

Arriving at the Restaurant (with or without a reservation) (00:00 – 06:55)

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1. What does the word “server” mean in the lesson?

A person who pays the bill
A person who cooks the food
A person who brings food and takes care of you at the restaurant

2. If you already booked a table before coming, what do you have?

A reservation
A receipt
A menu

3. What is a polite phrase to ask for a table for two?

"Give me a table."
"Hello. A table for two, please."
"I want sit now."

How to Order Food in English at a Restaurant | Slow & Easy English Speaking Practice for Beginners

Looking at the Menu and Ordering (starters, mains, drinks, special) (06:55 – 11:52)

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1. What do they say when they are not ready to order yet?

"Bring the bill now."
"We don’t like the menu."
"Could we have a little more time, please?"

2. What is today’s special in the conversation?

Pasta with tomato sauce
Chicken soup
Grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce

3. What drinks do they order?

Two glasses of water
Coffee and orange juice
A glass of water and an iced tea

How to Order Food in English at a Restaurant | Slow & Easy English Speaking Practice for Beginners

During the Meal + Asking for the Bill/Check and Paying (11:52 – 20:34)

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1. What does the customer ask for after he drops his utensil?

Another fork
Another menu
Another dessert

2. What is a “napkin” used for?

To clean your hands or mouth while eating
To pay the bill
To cook food faster

3. In American English, what word is often used instead of “bill”?

Reservation
Check
Order

How to Order Food in English at a Restaurant | Slow & Easy English Speaking Practice for Beginners

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1. Which phrase is the most polite way to get the server’s attention?

"Listen!"
"Excuse me."
"Hey!"

2. What is the main purpose of saying “please” in restaurant English?

To order dessert automatically
To make your request polite
To make the food cheaper

3. Which order is the typical meal order discussed in the lesson?

Starter/appetizer → main course → dessert
Dessert → main course → starter
Drinks → bill → reservation

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

How to Order Food in English at a Restaurant | Slow & Easy English Speaking Practice for Beginners

Do you usually make a reservation? Why or why not?
What is a polite way to ask for more time to choose from the menu?
What extra items do you sometimes ask for during a meal (water, napkins, sauce, etc.)?
In your country, do people usually say “bill” or “check,” or a different word? How do you ask for it politely?