Ordering at KFC

This lesson helps moms and their children learn how to order food at KFC in Australia. It focuses on making choices, using polite phrases, and balancing what the child wants with what is reasonable. The conversation is fun and lively, showing how a mom can guide her child while keeping the moment lighthearted.

Mom: Alright, sweetie, we’re at KFC! What would you like to eat?

Child: Hmm… I want some chicken wings! And popcorn chicken!

Mom: That sounds good. Anything else?

Child: Ooooh! A Frozen, please!

Mom: A Frozen drink? Okay. What flavor do you want?

Child: Fanta! The orange one!

Mom: Hmm… wings, popcorn chicken, and a Frozen. Isn’t that a bit much?

Child: But, Mom, I’m sooo hungry! My tummy is making noises!

Mom: [laughs] I know, but if we get too much food, we might not finish it all.

Child: I promise I’ll eat everything!

Mom: Alright, let’s do this. We’ll get a small popcorn chicken, three chicken wings, and your Frozen Fanta. That way, you can enjoy everything without wasting food.

Child: Yay! You’re the best, Mom!

Mom: [smiling] I know, I know. [turns to the cashier] Hi, can we get a small popcorn chicken, three wicked wings, and a small Frozen Fanta, please?

Cashier: Sure! That comes to $13.95.

Mom: Great, here you go.

Child: Thank you, Mom!

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

Vocabulary List

  • Chicken wings [ˈtʃɪkɪn wɪŋz] (noun) – Small, fried or grilled pieces of chicken with bones.
    • Example: “I love crispy chicken wings!”
  • Popcorn chicken [ˈpɒpkɔrn ˈtʃɪkɪn] (noun) – Small, bite-sized fried chicken pieces.
    • Example: “Popcorn chicken is perfect for sharing.”
  • Frozen (drink) [ˈfroʊzən] (noun) – A slushy, icy drink available at fast-food restaurants.
    • Example: “A Frozen Fanta is great on a hot day.”
  • Fanta [ˈfæntə] (noun) – A fruit-flavored soft drink, often orange.
    • Example: “I always order a Frozen Fanta at KFC.”
  • Cashier [kæˈʃɪə] (noun) – The person who takes orders and payments at a restaurant.
    • Example: “The cashier gave us a friendly smile.”

Grammar Tips:

  1. Expressing Wants:
    • Use “I want…” to state what you would like to order.
      • Example: “I want some chicken wings!”
    • Use “Can I have…?” for polite requests.
      • Example: “Can I have a Frozen Fanta?”
  1. Offering Choices:
    • Use “What flavor do you want?” to ask about drink preferences.
    • Use “Would you like…” to suggest an option.
      • Example: “Would you like the orange or raspberry Frozen?”
  1. Handling Too Much Food:
    • Use “Isn’t that a bit much?” to gently suggest a smaller portion.
    • Use “We might not finish it all” to explain the concern.
    • Use “Let’s do this…” to offer a compromise.

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Story with Missing Words

Mom: "Alright, sweetie, we’re at ! What would you like to eat?"
Child: "Hmm… I want some chicken ! And popcorn !"
Mom: "That sounds good. Anything else?"
Child: "Ooooh! A , please!"
Mom: "A drink? Okay. What flavor do you want?"
Child: "! The orange one!"
Mom: "Hmm… wings, popcorn chicken, and a Frozen. Isn’t that a bit much?"
Child: "But, Mom, I’m sooo ! My tummy is making noises!"
Mom: "[laughs] I know, but if we get too much food, we might not it all."
Child: "I promise I’ll eat everything!"
Mom: "Alright, let’s do this. We’ll get a small popcorn chicken, three chicken wings, and your Frozen Fanta. That way, you can enjoy everything without food."
Child: "Yay! You’re the , Mom!"

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