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Conversation Beginner · Module 12 · Unit 57

Ordering Food (Mastering "I’d like…" & "Can I have…?")

A1 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

Today, you will focus on ordering food and learn useful expressions for everyday conversations.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What do you usually order when you eat out?
  2. Who do you grab a bite to eat with?
  3. What drink goes best with your favorite meal?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • order

    verb

    /ˈɔːrdər/

    Meaning:To ask for food or drinks.

    I'd like to order now.

    Real Life Tip:

    In American restaurants, customers usually order when the server comes to the table.

  • meal

    noun

    /miːl/

    Meaning:Food eaten at one time.

    Dinner is my favorite meal.

    Real Life Tip:

    Many Americans eat three main meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • on the side

    expression

    /ɑːn ðə saɪd/

    Meaning:Served separately from the main dish.

    Can I have the sauce on the side?

    Real Life Tip:

    Americans often ask for sauces or dressings on the side.

  • bite to eat

    expression

    /baɪt tə iːt/

    Meaning:A small meal or snack.

    Let's grab a bite to eat after work.

    Real Life Tip:

    This expression is very common in casual conversations.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are ordering dinner after looking at the menu.
  • Daniel
    I'm ready to order. I'd like the grilled chicken.
  • Rachel
    I'll have the soup and a glass of iced tea.
  • Daniel
    Can I get the salad dressing on the side?

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What does Daniel order?
  2. What does Rachel drink?
  3. Why does Daniel like the restaurant?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. I'd like to ______ some food.

  2. Dinner is my favorite ______.

  3. Can I have the sauce ______?

  4. Let's grab a ______ after work.

  5. like / I'd / chicken / the / grilled

  6. a / grab / let's / bite / to / eat

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. What's your favorite meal to order?
  2. Where do you grab a bite to eat?
  3. When do you ask for sauce on the side?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What meal do you always order at restaurants?
  2. Where do you grab a bite to eat?
  3. Which drink goes with your favorite meal?
  4. What do you order when you're really hungry?
  5. Who shares a meal with you most often?
  6. When do you ask for something on the side?
  7. What's your funniest order at a restaurant?
  8. Which drink reminds you of childhood meals?
  9. Where would you grab a bite to eat tonight?
  10. What meal would you recommend to a friend?
Rachel
Good idea. I don't like too much dressing.
  • Daniel
    This place is perfect for a quick bite to eat.
  • Rachel
    Yeah, and the prices are pretty good too.
  • Daniel
    I think this meal will be delicious.
  • Rachel
    Next time, let's come back for lunch.