In this lesson, we are talking about how to order food in restaurants

lesson plan, A2

Sort them into two columns, and explain why

Useful phrases: It’s delicious / spicy / sweet / too salty / healthy / weird

Take a look at some pictures of different foods

Let's look at the menu and complete it

Say, "I guess we’ll starve tonight" (sarcastically)
Tell them, "This is the third time this week — what happened?"
Talk about solutions like a shared shopping list

5. Your partner was supposed to buy groceries but came home empty-handed. Do you…

🥗 ____________________________

• Caesar Salad – Crisp romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan cheese
• Mozzarella Sticks – Served with marinara sauce
• Chicken Wings – Choice of BBQ or Spicy Buffalo sauce
• Garlic Bread – Toasted baguette with garlic butter
• Soup of the Day – Ask your server

🍝 ____________________________

• Grilled Chicken Alfredo – Fettuccine pasta in creamy Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken
• Cheeseburger & Fries – Beef patty with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and house sauce
• Margherita Pizza – Tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil
• Salmon with Vegetables – Grilled salmon served with seasonal vegetables and rice
• Vegan Stir-Fry – Mixed vegetables sautéed with tofu in soy-ginger sauce

🍰 ____________________________

• Chocolate Cake – Rich and moist, served with whipped cream
• Ice Cream Sundae – Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, nuts & cherry on top
• Apple Pie – Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Cheesecake – Classic New York-style with berry topping

☕ ____________________________

• Coffee / Tea
• Soft Drinks (Coke, Sprite, Fanta)
• Iced Tea / Lemonade
• Orange Juice / Apple Juice
• Bottled Water

Match the words with their definitions

Say, "I guess we’ll starve tonight" (sarcastically)
Tell them, "This is the third time this week — what happened?"
Talk about solutions like a shared shopping list

5. Your partner was supposed to buy groceries but came home empty-handed. Do you…

Here is a basic restaurant interaction flow

Give example phrases for each stage

Say, "I guess we’ll starve tonight" (sarcastically)
Tell them, "This is the third time this week — what happened?"
Talk about solutions like a shared shopping list

5. Your partner was supposed to buy groceries but came home empty-handed. Do you…

👋 Greet the waiter
📖 Look at the menu
🍝 Order food
🍽 Eat
💰 Ask for the bill

Answer the questions

Watch the video (05:59-06:20)

Say, "I guess we’ll starve tonight" (sarcastically)
Tell them, "This is the third time this week — what happened?"
Talk about solutions like a shared shopping list

5. Your partner was supposed to buy groceries but came home empty-handed. Do you…

Watch the video one more time and complete the dialogue

Say, "I guess we’ll starve tonight" (sarcastically)
Tell them, "This is the third time this week — what happened?"
Talk about solutions like a shared shopping list

5. Your partner was supposed to buy groceries but came home empty-handed. Do you…

Waitress: Hi, are we ____________ to order?
Customer: Yeah so for my ____________ can I ____________ some calamari? And then for my ____________, I would like the 6 oz filet mignon.
Waitress: And how would you like that ____________?
Customer: Can I get that medium well?
Waitress: Okay and for your ____________?
Customer: Yeah, can I get a side of ____________, please?
Waitress: And do we want this all to come ____________?
Customer: Yes, please thank you.
Waitress: Okay, I'll go put that in right now.
Customer: Thanks!

Waitress: Hi, are we ready to order?
Customer: Yeah so for my appetizer can I get some calamari? And then for my entree, I would like the 6 oz filet mignon.
Waitress: And how would you like that cooked?
Customer: Can I get that medium well?
Waitress: Okay and for your side?
Customer: Yeah, can I get a side of mashed potatoes, please?
Waitress: And do we want this all to come at once?
Customer: Yes, please thank you.
Waitress: Okay, I'll go put that in right now.
Customer: Thanks!

Watch the next part of the video (06:21-6:58)

Write more phrases to order food

Say, "I guess we’ll starve tonight" (sarcastically)
Tell them, "This is the third time this week — what happened?"
Talk about solutions like a shared shopping list

5. Your partner was supposed to buy groceries but came home empty-handed. Do you…

Sort the phrases for a customer and a waiter

Say, "I guess we’ll starve tonight" (sarcastically)
Tell them, "This is the third time this week — what happened?"
Talk about solutions like a shared shopping list

5. Your partner was supposed to buy groceries but came home empty-handed. Do you…

Read the full dialogue and fill in the gaps

Say, "I guess we’ll starve tonight" (sarcastically)
Tell them, "This is the third time this week — what happened?"
Talk about solutions like a shared shopping list

5. Your partner was supposed to buy groceries but came home empty-handed. Do you…

Waiter: Good evening! Welcome to Bella’s Bistro. Are you ready to _____________?
Customer: Yes, _____________ now.
Waiter: Great! What would you like to start with?
Customer: For my _____________, I will have the tomato soup, please.
Waiter: Excellent choice. And what would you like for your _____________?
Customer: Could I get the grilled chicken with vegetables?
Waiter: Of course. Would you like a _____________ with that?
Customer: Yes, may I get a side of rice?
Waiter: Sure! And what would you like to drink?
Customer: _____________ a lemonade, please?
Waiter: Absolutely. That’s your _____________. Would you like to see the _____________ menu?
Customer: Yes, please. I would like to order the cheesecake.
Waiter: Perfect! So that’s one tomato soup, grilled chicken with vegetables and rice, a lemonade, and a slice of cheesecake.
Customer: Yes, thank you!
Waiter: You’re welcome. I’ll bring your order shortly.

Waiter: Good evening! Welcome to Bella’s Bistro. Are you ready to order?
Customer: Yes, I’d like to order now.
Waiter: Great! What would you like to start with?
Customer: For my appetizer, I will have the tomato soup, please.
Waiter: Excellent choice. And what would you like for your entree?
Customer: Could I get the grilled chicken with vegetables?
Waiter: Of course. Would you like a side dish with that?
Customer: Yes, may I get a side of rice?
Waiter: Sure! And what would you like to drink?
Customer: Can I get a lemonade, please?
Waiter: Absolutely. That’s your beverage. Would you like to see the dessert menu?
Customer: Yes, please. I would like to order the cheesecake.
Waiter: Perfect! So that’s one tomato soup, grilled chicken with vegetables and rice, a lemonade, and a slice of cheesecake.
Customer: Yes, thank you!
Waiter: You’re welcome. I’ll bring your order shortly.

Instructions:

1. Customer: Use the phrases below to order food and drinks. Change the dishes if you want
2. Waiter/Waitress: Ask polite questions about the order and offer the dessert menu

Tick the phrases that you have used

I’d like to order...
I will have...
May I get...?
Could I get...?
Can I get...?
I would like...
What would you like for your appetizer/entree/side dish/beverage/dessert?
Would you like a side dish with that?
Would you like your order to come all at once?

MENU

Say, "I guess we’ll starve tonight" (sarcastically)
Tell them, "This is the third time this week — what happened?"
Talk about solutions like a shared shopping list

5. Your partner was supposed to buy groceries but came home empty-handed. Do you…