TRAVEL ENGLISH
At the restaurant
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WARM UP
1) How often do you eat out?
2) What’s your favorite restaurant?
VOCABULARY
1) Write the correct menu heading.
Dessert - Veg Burgers, pizzas and wraps - Sides - Soft drinks
2) What would you order from this menu?
3) Look at the chart and answer the questions:
a) What you cannot order if you are allergic to eggs?
b) What item is vegetarian and has special mayonnaise?
c) What items are vegetarian and have yogurt sauce?
WATCHING AND UNDERSTANDING - VIDEO 1
1) Watch the video and circle what she orders.
For her main meal, she orders:
She orders extra:
To drink, she asks for still water / sparkling water.
She would like/ wouldn't like chips on the sides.
For her dessert, she orders:
2) Watch again. Who said the following sentences: the waiter or the customer? Write W for
the waiter or C for the customer.
Are you ready to order? ________
I'd like the chicken salad, please. ________
Would you like extra cheese on your salad? ________
How much will that cost? ________
Can I have some water too? ________
Would you like still or sparkling water? ________
Would you like any chips on the sides? ________
Anything else for dessert? ________
No, that's all thanks. ________
I'll bring that over shortly. ________
WATCHING AND UNDERSTANDING - VIDEO 2
1) In this second video, they will order a steak.
When we order steak, they will ask, "How would you like your steak?"
Here are some options:
2) Watch the video and answer:
a) How does granny order her steak?
b) How does Bart order his steak for the first time?
c) How does he order his steak the second time?
3) How do you order your steak?
LANGUAGE
1) Here are some common sentences in a restaurant. First, separate them into their
categories.
Could I have a menu, please?
Enjoy your meal!
Would you like ...
Can I get you anything else?
I'd like the check, please.
What would you recommend?
I'd like my steak rare/medium/well done.
Are there any nuts/peanuts? My child has allergies.
Do you have any vegetarian dishes?
Could I have a glass of water, please?
Could you tell me where the toilet is?
I'd like a beer/steak/glass of wine.
Customer Waiter/Waitress
2) Create your own restaurant dialogue. Use Nando's menu. Practice with your
teacher/partner.
https://images.nandos.co.za/menu/in/menu-in.pdf
EXTRA INFORMATION
1) TIPPING
In some countries, like the USA, it is common to give the waiter/waitress a tip, normally
20%; in the UK, tipping is optional.
2) MEAL DEAL
If you are traveling in the UK and in a short budget, you can go to a supermarket and buy a
meal deal. A meal deal consists of a main (normally a sandwich), a snack (sweet or savory),
and a drink.
