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Day 6 | English Speaking Practice – Ordering Food at a Restaurant Simulation

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Warm-up Questions

When was the last time you ordered food at a restaurant in English (or in your language)?
What phrases do you think are useful for ordering food politely in a restaurant?
What problems can happen when you order food, and how can you solve them politely?

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Day 6 | English Speaking Practice – Ordering Food at a Restaurant Simulation

Overview and Part 1: Arriving and getting a table (00:00 – 01:10)

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1. What is the main topic of today’s speaking practice?

Asking for directions
Making hotel reservations
Ordering food at a restaurant

2. What does the simulation help you practice besides ordering?

Talking about hobbies and sports
Writing an email complaint and calling customer service
Greeting, explaining preferences, handling small problems, and closing politely

3. In Part 1, what kind of table does the customer ask for?

A table outside
A table near the window
A table next to the kitchen

Day 6 | English Speaking Practice – Ordering Food at a Restaurant Simulation

Parts 2–3: Ordering drinks and food (preferences and allergies) (01:10 – 02:10)

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1. What two drinks does the customer order first?

A glass of water and a lemonade
A soda and an orange juice
A coffee and a tea

2. What is today’s special?

Chicken soup with bread
Grilled salmon with roasted vegetables
Beef steak with fries

3. Why does the customer ask for something vegetarian?

They do not like vegetables
They are allergic to fish
They already ate pasta

Day 6 | English Speaking Practice – Ordering Food at a Restaurant Simulation

Parts 4–5 and Closing: Fixing a mistake, paying, and ending politely (02:10 – 03:29)

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1. What is the problem with the food order?

The pasta has cheese even though it was ordered without cheese
The pasta is cold
The wrong drink was served

2. How does the server respond to the mistake?

They argue with the customer
They say they are sorry and will fix it right away
They ignore the customer

3. What does the customer ask for at the end of the meal?

A reservation
The bill
A menu

Day 6 | English Speaking Practice – Ordering Food at a Restaurant Simulation

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1. Which phrase is the most polite way to ask for a check in this video?

Bill!
Could I have the bill, please?
Give me the bill now.

2. If you have an allergy, what is a useful thing to do when ordering?

Say nothing and hope it’s fine
Only complain after finishing the meal
Explain the allergy before choosing the dish

3. What is one key communication skill the video emphasizes for restaurant situations?

Speaking politely and clearly
Speaking as fast as possible
Using difficult vocabulary

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Day 6 | English Speaking Practice – Ordering Food at a Restaurant Simulation

What are three polite phrases you can use when ordering food (for example: asking for a table, ordering, and asking for the bill)?
In your country, what is different about ordering at a restaurant (greetings, tipping, paying, etc.)?
If your order is wrong, what is a polite way to explain the problem? What tone should you use?
What food preferences do you have (for example: no sugar, extra ice, no cheese), and how would you say them in English?