I. LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 🔬
Describe what you see in the picture.
What are your favorite types of seafood, and how do you like to prepare them?
II. LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🎯
catfish
[ 'kat-fish ]
noun
She fried the catfish with a special seasoning for dinner.
shrimp
[ shrimp ]
noun
He added shrimp to the pasta for extra flavor.
squid
[ skwid ]
noun
She made a delicious calamari dish using fresh squid.
abalone
[ ab-uh-'loh-nee ]
noun
The restaurant's special was grilled abalone with garlic butter.
scallop
[ 'skal-uhp ]
noun
He cooked the scallops to perfection with a light lemon sauce.
margarine
[ 'mahr-juh-rin ]
noun
She used margarine instead of butter in the baking recipe.
cream puff
[ kreem puhf ]
noun
The bakery's cream puffs were a hit at the party.
sea urchin
[ see 'ur-chin ]
noun
She tried sea urchin sushi for the first time and loved it.
herbal tea
[ 'ur-buhl tee ]
noun
She drank a cup of herbal tea to relax before bed.
salmon roe
[ 'sam-uhn roh ]
noun
The sushi was topped with a generous amount of salmon roe.
III. LISTEN AND REPEAT 📢 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.IV. DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Alice is placing an order at a restaurant.
Alice
Tom
Sure, Alice! What would you like to start with?
Alice
Can I have some catfish and shrimp, please?
Tom
Absolutely. Would you like anything else from our seafood menu, like squid, octopus, or sea urchin?
Alice
I'll also take an order of octopus and scallops.
Tom
Great choice. How about something from our bakery section?
Alice
Yes, I'd like a croissant and a pancake.
Tom
Would you like any cream puff or pudding with that?
Alice
No, just the croissant and pancake, thanks. And for drinks, can I have an iced tea and a bottle of soda?
Tom
Certainly. Would you like some tea with lemon or hot chocolate instead?
Alice
No, iced tea and soda are fine. Thank you!
Tom
You're welcome. Your total is $25. Please wait a moment while we prepare your order.
Alice
Thank you very much.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What types of seafood did Alice order?
2. What bakery items did Alice choose?
3. How much was the total for Alice’s order?
V. LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Customer
Do you have fresh abalone available today?
Staff
.
Customer
Can I get a bottle of water, please?
Staff
.
Customer
I've never tried jellyfish before. Is it popular?
Staff
.
Customer
I'll have a bowl of clam chowder, please.
Staff
.
Customer
Can I get a stack of pancakes with syrup?
Staff
.
VI. ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A customer is visiting a restaurant and wants to order various seafood dishes, bakery items, and beverages.
Instruction:
One person will be the customer, and the other will be the staff member. Use the learned vocabulary in the conversation.
| AS A STAFF MEMBER | AS A CUSTOMER |
|---|---|
Greet the customer warmly and offer assistance. | Greet the staff politely. |
Confirm the availability of requested seafood items. | Inquire about the availability of specific seafood items (e.g., catfish, shrimp, abalone). |
Suggest additional seafood options (e.g., squid, octopus, jellyfish). | Order at least two types of seafood. |
Inform the customer about bakery item choices. | Ask about and order bakery items (e.g., croissant, pancake). |
Provide options for beverages (e.g., tea with lemon, soda, hot chocolate). | Choose and order beverages (e.g., iced tea, bottled water). |
Recommend any special or popular items on the menu. | Respond to any recommendations or suggestions from the staff. |
Confirm the customer's order, provide the total cost, and thank the customer. | Confirm the order and thank the staff. |
LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING 💭
- What other seafood items do you enjoy eating, and why?
- If you were to order a bakery item for breakfast, which one would you choose and why?
- What beverage do you usually drink with your meals, and what do you like about it?
- Describe a time when you had a memorable meal at a restaurant. What did you order, and what made it special?
Good afternoon, Tom! I’d like to order some seafood and bakery items, please.