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A. FOOD

1. Phrases for ordering

would you like to order now sir ?

yes i'd like the spicy chicken and the vegetables please

would you like something to drink ?

i'll have an orange juice

that's okay just bring me the iced tea instead

that's okay just bring me the iced tea

yes sir i'll be right back

could i have my caesar salad served with the sauce on the side ?

yes and would you like the croutons also on the side ?

that would be very good thank you

you're welcome
2.

hello lee's garden cuisine what would

you like to order ?

hello i'd like to hear your specials, please

sure sir we have wonton noodles hakka noodles

crispy lamb vegetables, chicken or pork dim sums

okay i'd like to order wonton noodles

and chicken dim sum for two

is that all sir? would you like to order

some starters or soup ?

um no thanks, that's it, my address is 42

beverly street

okay that's $ 34and your order will be

delivered 30 within minutes

hello this is burger queen what would

you like to order ?

hi i want 26 chicken burgers and 30 veg burgers

okay would you like something else?

Like french fries or a pizza ?

um yeah make it 20 boxes of french fries

and can you please box them properly and

deliver by two o'clock ?

i need them for my kid's birthday party

don't worry sir i'll make sure they are

packed well

if your party is at two then we'll

deliver just before two

so they stay hot and fresh

that's a nice idea thank you

no problems i hope you have a great

party

3.
the pizza parlor.what would you like to

order ?

hi i want to order a large mushroom

cheese pizza

sure ma'am what's your address ?

please deliver it to 123

acme street

sure would you like any side orders ?

yeah okay some garlic bread please

okay one large mushroom cheese pizza

and garlic bread

that's right

your pizza will reach you in 30 minutes

4.

hi how may i help you ?

i usually get a large coffee but i would

like something lighter today ?

what do you have ?

you could get any small coffee

a cappuccino or a shot of espresso

i think i will try the small cappuccino

what flavors do you have ?

we have over 10 flavors

would you like to try our new christmas

flavor of peppermint ?
sure. that sounds tasty
5.

hello can i have a cappuccino please?

sure sir would you like the large mug ?

no the medium-sized one is fine

all right, do you want anything to eat ?

what about this chocolate pastry. is it

fresh ?

all our stocks are obtained the same day

sir

we don't keep them overnight

sounds good ! i will have it then

excellent! that'll be twelve dollars

6.

hello i would like a cup of coffee

please

i do not drink coffee do they have other

things ?
that sounds great ! i'm going to get a

scone and green tea

hey tom i want to order delivery today

any recommendations ?

i've never eaten thai food before

any suggestions ?

why don't you tell me what could be a

good combination ?
B. Ordering Coffee
Welcome to twominuteenglish.com. Teaching you English in two minutes or
less.

In this lesson, we are going to learn what to say when you are ordering coffee at
a café.

Hello. I would like a cup of coffee, please.

Which size?

A large cup.

Any particular flavor?

A hazelnut coffee. Is whipped cream extra?

No, the same price. Is that all?

Yes, that’s it. Thanks.

Do you want to go to Starbucks?

I do not drink coffee. Do they have other things?

Of course! They have tea, water, hot chocolate and pastries.

That sounds great. I’m going to get a scone and green tea.

Delicious!

Hi, how may I help you?

I usually get a large coffee but would like something lighter today. What do you
have?

You could get any small coffee, a cappuccino or shot of espresso.

I think I will try the small cappuccino. What flavors do you have?

We have over flavors. Would you like to try our new Christmas flavor of
peppermint?

Sure, that sounds tasty.

Hello. Can I have a Cappuccino please?

Sure sir. Would you like the large mug?

No the medium sized one is fine.

Alright. Do you want anything to eat?

Mmm... What about this chocolate pastry. Is it fresh?

All our stocks are obtained the same day sir. We don’t keep them overnight.

Sounds good. I will have it then.

Excellent. That will be dollars.

Hello. I would like a cup of coffee, please.

A hazelnut coffee. Is whipped cream extra?

Do you want to go to Starbucks?

I do not drink coffee. Do they have other things?

I usually get a large coffee but would like something lighter today.
Would you like the large mug?

No the medium sized one is fine.

Alright. Do you want anything to eat?

Sounds good. I will have it then.

C. Favorite Food. What you love to eat!

1.
You know what, Jake?! My aunt asked me to set the menu for my cousin’s
marriage.

Oh! That’s nice. You’re perfect for this job. You’re such a foodie!

Yaa.... Well, I’m going to add my favorite dishes to the menu.

Really? Which ones?

I’m very fond of spaghetti with barbeque sauce.

Hmmm... I like it too. People would love that.

Yeah, I think I’ll ask the caterer to serve different styles of Spaghetti to our
guests. What do you think?
Styles? I think that’s overdoing it Katy! Don’t you think so?

Overdoing it? Of course not! I could eat spaghetti all day! Everyone loves
spaghetti.

I’m going to talk to your aunt about the menu Katy.

2.

Hey, Jamie! I hope you like the arrangements. The caterers have everything
ready.

Oh Yeah Katy. Don’t worry. Everything looks perfect. You did well!

Thank you Jamie. Have you tried the spaghetti yet?

Not yet. I was too busy stuffing myself with Pizzas. I don’t like spaghetti so
much.

You don’t like spaghetti? I can’t believe it. I absolutely love spaghetti!

Well, I prefer pizzas. I’m crazy about the double cheese pizza in fact.
Hmm... Well... you’re the first guy I’ve seen who doesn’t like spaghetti.

Yes Katy, some of us are weird.

3.
Hey Jake. How have you been?

I’m good Katy. But I’m hungry. What have you got for lunch?

I have pizza today. Would you like some?

Sure. I love pizzas. Let me have some.

Of course Jake, you can eat all of my pizza. I am not hungry today.

Really Katy? That’s awesome! Which pizza is this?

It’s a pepperoni pizza.

Pepperoni? That’s my favorite. Thank you, Katy!

You’re welcome Jake.

4.
This is a great restaurant. They serve authentic Chinese food.

You like Chinese food, don’t you?

Yes, I do. The manchow soup here is really special.

Is it? What’s so special about it?

They serve it with crunchy noodles on top, and the vegetables are really fresh.
It’s yummy!

Wow! Sounds delicious. I think I’ll have that.

You’ll really enjoy it Jake!

5.
I have pizza today. Would you like some?

I’m very fond of spaghetti with barbeque sauce.

I’m going to add my favorite dishes to the menu.

This is a great restaurant. They serve authentic Chinese food.

I was too busy stuffing myself with Pizzas. I don’t like spaghetti so much.

D. At a restaurant

Welcome to twominuteenglish.com. Teaching you English in two minutes or

less.

In this lesson, we're going to learn what to say at a restaurant.

Table for one please.

Follow me sir.

Can I have the menu?

Here it is sir.

What do you recommend?

The grilled chicken with tomato sauce, it's a good choice.

It sounds like a good idea.

I'll have the chicken, and a glass of wine please.

Sure. I'll be right back with your order.

Would you like to order now sir?

Yes. I'd like the spicy chicken and the vegetables please.

Would you like something to drink?

I'll have an orange juice.

I am afraid we are out of oranges sir.

That's okay. Just bring me the iced tea instead.

Yes sir. I'll be right back.

Could I have my Caesar salad served with the sauce on the side?

Yes, and would you like the croutons also on the side?

That'd be very good. Thank you.

Could you check us out please?

Here you are.

Can I pay with Visa?

Yes you can.

Could I have the bill?

In a minute sir. Are you paying with a card?

Yes, MasterCard.

There you are.

E. How To Order A Pizza
Let's order a pizza for lunch today.

Great idea Jacob. Which pizza do you want?

I will have cheese pizza with tomatoes and mushrooms on it.

I want olives and chicken on mine.

I am Jack your waiter. What would you like to order?

I want a pizza with olives and chicken.

A pizza for me too.

but with tomatoes and mushrooms.

That's two pizzas. Anything else?

Yes, two glasses of fresh orange juice.

Here are your pizzas. Enjoy!

Thank you.

Mmm... My pizza looks delicious.

Mine too. It's very tasty.

Would you like to have a slice from my pizza?

Sure, if you'll have a slice from mine.

The pizza parlor. What would you like to order?

Hi! I want to order a large mushroom cheese pizza.

Sure ma'am. What's your address?

Please deliver it to, , Acme street.

Sure! Would you like any side orders?

Yeah. Okay! Some garlic bread please.

Okay. One large mushroom cheese pizza and garlic bread.

That's right.

Your pizza will reach you in minutes.

This pizza is not very tasty.

Yeah. It doesn't taste fresh.

They took a long time to deliver.

I don't like the pizza at all.

Do you want to order something else?

Yes! Let's get some burgers instead.

F. Complaining at a Restaurant

1.
Are you ready to order, Sir?

I wanted to try something new today, but I don't see anything interesting on the
menu.

What kind of food are you looking for?

Hmm.. nothing specific. Actually, I've tried all the dishes that are listed here. I
was looking to explore new ones.

Let me to talk to the chef. I'm sure he can suggest something.

No.That's okay. Let me just suggest that you add some more food variety to
your menu. I haven't seen any changes in it, for a while now.

You've been one of our more regular customers. I'll definitely take your
suggestion to the manager.

That's good. For now, you can bring me the red sauce pasta and potato wedges.
2.

Excuse me! Are you out of vegetables today?

I am sorry, Sir. I don't understand...

I ordered a Creamy Vegetable Soup and there aren't many vegetables in it. It's
mainly just broth.

I really apologize for that. Allow me to replace it with a better one.

No. That's alright now. I'll just fill up on the main course.

I assure you it won't happen again. As a token of our apologies, we won't charge
you for the soup.

That's good. I hope we won't be disappointed with the food quality.

You will not, Sir.

3.

Excuse me! Would you mind telling me who's the cook?

What's wrong, Sir? Is there anything I can help you with?

Well, as you can see, I ordered a chicken parmigiana and the chicken is not
well-cooked.

I really apologize for this mistake. Allow me to get you a better dish.

That's alright, but you people have been running this restaurant for so long!
Usually such things do not happen here.

It's a random mistake. I apologize on behalf of my chef.

I would appreciate if you can replace it with a well-cooked dish.

Sure. Thank you for your patience.

4.

Excuse me, Captain!

Yes Sir. How can I help you?

Well, it's been 20 minutes since I gave my order. We've haven't received any
appetizers or even any drinks yet.

Kindly give me a couple of minutes. I'll check the status of your order.

Please do so. I'm in a hurry and don't have much time today.

Sure. I'll bring your drinks now, and your order will be on your table within the
next 5 minutes.

Thanks a lot.
5.

I wanted to try something new today, but I don't see anything interesting on the
menu.

Let me just suggest that you add some more food variety to your menu.
I ordered a Creamy Vegetable Soup and there aren't many vegetables in it.

Excuse me! Would you mind telling me who's the cook?

Well, as you can see, I ordered a chicken parmigiana and the chicken is not
well-cooked.

I would appreciate if you can replace it with a well-cooked dish.

We've haven't received any appetizers or even any drinks yet.

G. Breakfast English Lesson
Mom! What’s for breakfast today?

Honey. I’ve made you some sandwiches and bacon

Okay, cool. Have you fried the bacon or roasted it?

I roasted it.

Oh! I’m so tired of eating roasted bacon. Can you fry it today please?

No, fried bacon is not healthy.

Who cares about health? I love fried bacon!

Okay, I’ll fry it next time, alright?

Hey! Did you finish eating your breakfast yet?

No, not yet. Do you have something to drink?

Yeah, sure! What do want orange juice or milk?

I’d like some hot milk with chocolate. Do you have any chocolate syrup?

Let me check. I might have it.

Okay.

Nope, there’s no chocolate syrup or powder.

Oh! Then I’ll just go with orange juice.

Here you are.

I’m traveling to the UK next month.

Okay, do you know what to order for breakfast when you’re there?

No. What?

An English Breakfast.

What’s an English Breakfast?

Oh, that’s what they call their traditional breakfast. It’s huge. It has bacon, eggs,
coffee, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast.

Really? No way! Who can eat all of that?

What do you usually eat for breakfast then?

It's cereals in a bowl of milk.

Well, we’re in America!

Hello. What would you like to order?

What is today’s special for breakfast?

Well, we have a combination of ham and cheese sandwich, and hot milk with
the muffin.

And what else?

And Fruit Loops with milk and scrambled eggs with bread toast.

I’ll go with the second one.

You mean Fruit Loops with milk and scrambled eggs with bread toast?

Yes, that. Could you make it fast, please? I need to leave for my office.

Okay, sure.

Thanks!
What’s for breakfast today?

I’ve made you some pancakes and bacon.

Did you finish eating breakfast yet?

What do want orange juice or milk?

I’d like some hot milk with chocolate. Do you have any chocolate syrup?

What’s an English Breakfast?

It has bacon, eggs, coffee, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast.

We have a combination of ham and cheese sandwich, and hot milk with the
muffin.

And Fruit Loops with milk and scrambled eggs with bread toast.
What do you feel like eating this morning?

B: I usually just have a bowl of cereal.

A: The most important meal of the day is breakfast.

B: Yeah, but I don't usually have time to eat a big breakfast.

A: You can always make an easy breakfast.

B: What do you make?

A: All I make is oatmeal, toast, and some orange juice.

B: That sounds pretty good.

A: I like it, and it's a fast meal.

B: That is a very quick meal to make.

A: I can make it for you if you like.

B: Oatmeal and toast sounds good to me.

What are you going to have for breakfast?
B: I just have some cereal each morning.

A: You're supposed to always have a hearty breakfast.

B: I don't always have time to make breakfast.

A: It's easy to make a quick breakfast.

B: What do you have for breakfast?

A: When I need to make a quick breakfast, I just make some oatmeal, toast, and
OJ.

B: That's a good idea.

A: It's not time consuming at all.

B: It doesn't take much time to make?

A: Would you like me to make something?

B: Why don't you make me some oatmeal and toast?

What do you want to eat for breakfast?

B: All I usually have is some cereal for breakfast.

A: You know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

B: I sometimes run late in the morning, and can't make breakfast.

A: That's not a good excuse.

B: Tell me what you eat in the morning.

A: I just eat some oatmeal, toast, and orange juice.

B: That sounds like a great breakfast.

A: It's good, and it's easy to make.

B: That sounds like a very quick meal.

A: So, are you still going to have cereal?

B: I think I'm going to make myself some oatmeal and toast.
JANE: "Hey Kevin, do you want to try the new diner down the street?"
KEVIN: "Sure. I hear they have really good food especially their omelets."
JANE: "Susan went their last weekend and said it was the best breakfast place in
town."
KEVIN: "Yeah, I heard the same thing from Janet. She waited an hour for a
table."
JANE: "I don't think I can wait an hour. I'm hungry right now."
KEVIN: "Do you want to make breakfast at home?"
JANE: "Ok. What do you want to eat?"
KEVIN: "I'd like a ham and cheese omelet."
JANE: "That sounds good. Do we have all of the ingredients?"
KEVIN: "Well, we only need eggs, ham, and cheese."
JANE: "I think we may be out of ham. I used the last few slices for a sandwich
yesterday."
KEVIN: "Ok. How about a vegetable omelet?"
JANE: "That's good too. We have green peppers, mushrooms, and onions."
KEVIN: "That's perfect."
JANE: "Great! I'll brew some coffee and you make the omelet."
KEVIN: "I don't know how to make an omelet."
JANE: "You don't? Well, I don't either."
KEVIN: "Let's just go to the new diner."
JANE: "That sounds like a better plan."

H. Speaking English At a Fine Dining Restaurant

Hello there, viewer! Great to see you again.

Fine dining is a very pleasant experience

we go to an awesome restaurant, order our favorite dishes and savor the taste in
great ambience.

This lesson will show you how to place your order and speak to the staff in a
fine dining restaurant.
Listen to them all, and check out the vocabulary section towards the end.

It’s a good idea to practice the lines by pausing the lesson and repeating the
dialog anywhere you want to!

Let’s get started now!!

Hi, my name is Joy and I will be your waitress.

Can I get you started with anything?

I would like to order something from your wine list.

Here it is. You can select from this menu.

Okay, I’d like to order a bottle of red wine. I’ll have the Napa Valley Merlot.

Good choice. I’ll be right back with your wine.

Thank you.

Hi. Are you ready to order?

Not really. I’m pretty confused. Can you suggest something good?

Of course. Our specials are the New York steak and crispy roasted lamb.

Yes, I’d like the New York steak, well done. And my side orders will be a baked
potato and a salad.

All right. Will that be all for you?

Yes, thank you.

Okay. Your order will be ready soon.

How was your dinner?

It was great, thanks.

Would you like something for dessert?

Yes, please.. I’ll have a slice of cheesecake.

Okay. Would you like some coffee or anything else with that?

No, that’s all, thank you.

How was your meal Ma’am?

It was great!

Can I get you anything else?

Just our check, please?

Sure, I’ll be right back …

Here you go.

Here is my credit card.

I can take that for you.

Thank you.

The waitress is a woman who takes your order and serves you at a restaurant.

A waiter is a man with the same job.

The menu is the list of dishes available at that restaurant, and the prices, so that
you can make your choice.

You’ll be given a menu shortly after you’re seated and you can take some time
to look at the choices.

Crispy is when food, or the outside of the food, is brittle and may crumble
easily.

You may like crispy fried chicken, but you probably don’t want crispy mashed
potatoes!

When you use well done to refer to a steak, it means fully cooked, with no pink
in the center.

Most people don’t like well done steak because it’s harder to chew and it’s not
as tender as steak that's less well done.
That sweet little something that you like to have at the end of a meal is called
dessert.

If you’re given a mint or small chocolate with your check, that’s not called
dessert, even though it’s something sweet.

The check shows how much you owe for your meal. You may have to ask for
the check or it may be brought to you without your asking.

Thank you for watching this lesson. We’ll be back with a new one tomorrow.

Do come back and check it out.

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I. Reserving a Table at a Restaurant -
Hello, Claridges Restaurant. What may I assist you with?

I’d like to make a reservation for two.

May I know your name, please?

I’m Cindy Lautner.

Okay, when is your reservation for?

It’s for tomorrow evening at pm.

Okay, done. We reserved your table for two, for tomorrow evening.

Okay, thank you.

You are welcome ma’am.

Hi, is this Moon Luck restaurant?

Yes, it is. Will this side. How may I help you?

Actually, I wanted to ask if I can book a section of the restaurant for a birthday
party.

Yes, you definitely can. But you will have to pay extra for that.

Yes, I’m willing to pay extra. I have around people on my guest list, how much
would it cost?

With meal and extra charges, it would cost you around dollars.

Okay, fine. Can you reserve tables for people for the party coming this
Thursday? From to .

Yes, sure. If you want, we can also decorate the section for you, free of charge.

Yeah, sure. Thank you!

You are welcome. Have a nice day!

Hello, this is Street House Cafe. How may I help you?

Hi, my name is Nicole. I like to reserve a table for four people, today at p.m.

Sorry, Ma’am. The reservations for today are full. You can reserve for
tomorrow.

I know, I’m reserving at a very short notice. Can you please try to arrange
something? It’s my husband’s birthday today.

It’s impossible right now at this restaurant, but you can try the Black City Cafe
on South St. They will have a place and they are equally good.

Is that so? I think I’ll do that. Thank you for your suggestion.

Hello, this is Kenyan Food Restaurant. How can I help you?

Hello, my name is Larry. I would like to reserve two different tables.

Okay, how many people on each table?

Two people each. Reservation is for the next week, th June, Monday at p.m.
Yes, Sir. Would you like the corner table or the middle?

Reserve both in different corners with a window view.

Okay, we have reserved two tables for two people each for June th, Monday at
p.m.

Yes, thanks a lot.

You’re welcome. Hope you enjoy! Have a great day!

Yeah sure. You too.

I like to make a reservation for two.

It’s for tomorrow evening at pm.

Actually, I wanted to ask if I can book a section of the restaurant for a birthday
party.

Can you reserve tables for people for the party coming this Thursday? From
to .

I like to reserve a table for four people, today at p.m.

Can you please try to arrange something?

I would like to reserve two different tables.

Reserve both in different corners with a window view.