Mom: “Are you hungry? How about we go out for dinner tonight?”
Child: “Yes! Can we have pizza?”
Mom: “Pizza sounds good, but let’s check the menu when we get there. Maybe we can try something new.”
Child: “Okay, but I hope they have pepperoni pizza!”
Mom: “I’m sure they do. What drink would you like?”
Child: “I want orange juice, please.”
Mom: “Alright, let’s go.
At the restaurant
Waiter: “Good evening! How can I help you today?”
Mom: “Good evening! We’d like to order, please.”
Waiter: “Sure! What would you like to have?”
Mom: “We’ll have a medium pepperoni pizza and a grilled chicken salad.”
Child: “Can I also have orange juice?”
Waiter: “Of course! Anything else?”
Mom: “That’s all for now. Thank you!”
Waiter: “You’re welcome. Your food will be ready shortly.”
After the meal
Mom: “Did you enjoy your food?”
Child: “Yes! The pizza was delicious.”
Mom: “I’m glad you liked it. Now let’s pay the bill and head home.”
Vocabulary List
Menu /ˈmen.juː/ – (Noun) A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant.
Example: “The menu has a lot of options for dinner.”
Order /ˈɔː.dər/ – (Verb) To ask for food or drinks at a restaurant.
Example: “I would like to order spaghetti, please.”
Delicious /dɪˈlɪʃ.əs/ – (Adjective) Very tasty and enjoyable.
Example: “The chocolate cake is delicious!”
Bill /bɪl/ – (Noun) A piece of paper showing the amount of money owed for a meal.
Example: “Can we have the bill, please?”
Grammar Tip
When ordering food, it’s polite to use phrases like:
- “I would like…” (formal)
Example: “I would like a salad, please.” - “Can I have…” (casual)
Example: “Can I have a burger, please?”
Both are polite ways to make requests at a restaurant.
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At the restaurant:
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