Ordering at McDonald

This lesson helps moms and their children learn how to order food at McDonald's in Australia. It focuses on choosing a meal, selecting a drink, and adding extra items while practicing polite phrases for ordering and responding to questions about preferences. Moms can use this conversation to guide their children in speaking confidently and naturally in real-life situations.

Mom: Alright, sweetie, we’re at McDonald’s. What would you like to eat?

Child: I want a Happy Meal, please!

Mom: Great choice! Would you like chicken McNuggets or a cheeseburger with your Happy Meal?

Child: Chicken McNuggets, please.

Mom: Okay. And what drink would you like with that? You can choose from apple juice, milk, or water.

Child: Can I have apple juice?

Mom: Sure! And would you like anything extra today?

Child: Can I have an ice cream cone too?

Mom: An ice cream cone sounds good. Let’s add that to our order. Now, I’ll have a McChicken burger. [turns to the cashier] Hi, I’d like a Happy Meal with chicken McNuggets and apple juice, a McChicken burger, and an ice cream cone, please.

Cashier: Certainly! The Happy Meal with chicken McNuggets and apple juice is $5.95, the McChicken burger is $6.75, and the ice cream cone is $1.00. Your total comes to $13.70.

Mom: Thank you! [pays for the order]

Child: Thanks, Mom! I can’t wait to eat.

Mom: You’re welcome, sweetie. Let’s find a seat and wait for our food.

Vocabulary List

  • Happy Meal [ˈhæpi miːl] (noun) – A children’s meal at McDonald’s that includes an entrée, a side, a drink, and a toy.
    • Example: “I want a Happy Meal with chicken McNuggets.”
  • McChicken [məkˈtʃɪkən] (noun) – A McDonald’s sandwich featuring a breaded chicken patty with lettuce and mayonnaise.
    • Example: “I’ll have a McChicken burger for lunch.”
  • Cashier [kæˈʃɪə] (noun) – The person who takes orders and payments at a restaurant or store.
    • Example: “The cashier was very friendly when taking our order.”
  • Total [ˈtəʊtəl] (noun) – The final amount of money to be paid.
    • Example: “Our total for the meal was $13.70.”

Grammar Tips:

  1. Polite Requests:
    • Use “Can I have…” to ask for something politely.
      • Example: “Can I have apple juice?”
    • Use “I would like…” to express your choice.
      • Example: “I would like a Happy Meal with chicken McNuggets.”
  1. Offering Choices:
    • Use “Would you like… or…?” to offer options.
      • Example: “Would you like chicken McNuggets or a cheeseburger?”
  1. Adding Extras:
    • Use “Can I add…” to request additional items.
      • Example: “Can I add an ice cream cone to our order?”

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McDonald's Order - Fill in the Blanks

Mom: "Alright, sweetie, we're at . What would you like to eat?"
Child: "I want a , please!"
Mom: "Great choice! Would you like or a cheeseburger with your Happy Meal?"
Child: ", please."
Mom: "Okay. And what drink would you like with that? You can choose from , milk, or water."
Child: "Can I have ?"
Mom: "Sure! And would you like anything extra today?"
Child: "Can I have an too?"
Mom: "An ice cream cone sounds good. Let's add that to our order."
Mom: "Now, I'll have a ."

Cashier: "Certainly! The Happy Meal with chicken McNuggets and apple juice is $, the McChicken burger is $6.75, and the ice cream cone is $1.00. Your total comes to $."
Mom: "Thank you!" [pays for the order]
Child: "Thanks, Mom! I can't wait to eat."
Mom: "You're welcome, sweetie. Let's find a and wait for our food."

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