LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
Describe what the people are doing.
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Toshi, the server, delivers various dishes to a group of diners
Toshi
David
Thank you.
Toshi
And here’s the beef stew .
Sarah
Oh, that’s mine. Thanks.
Toshi
Here’s your pork cutlet. Do you use chopsticks?
David
Yes, chopsticks are fine.
Emma
My cheeseburger hasn’t come yet.
Toshi
I’m sorry. Let me check in the kitchen.
John
How do you eat this?
Toshi
Please dip it in this sauce.
Toshi
Would you like a fork?
Emma
No, thank you. I can manage with chopsticks.
Toshi
Here’s the roast lamb shoulder.
Sarah
Oh, it’s a big chunk of meat.
Toshi
Would you like it cut into smaller pieces ?
Sarah
No, thank you. I’ll try it as it is with some salt.
John
Wow, it tastes good.
Emma
Yes, it’s delicious.
John
Could I have some extra plates?
Toshi
Sure. Here you go.
John
We’d like to share this steak .
Toshi
Would you like another knife and fork, too?
John
No, we’re good, thank you.
Toshi
Shall I divide it for you?
Emma
No, thank you. We’ll just share it.
Toshi
You can add condiments to your liking .
Emma
Thank you for the suggestion.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What dish did Toshi serve first?
2. Who mentioned that their cheeseburger hadn't arrived yet?
3. How did Sarah want her roast lamb shoulder served?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
Here’s your ( bite-sized fried chicken.) / Here’s the ~ | My cheeseburger hasn’t come yet. |
I have beef stew for… | How do you eat this? |
Do you use chopsticks? | No, thank you. I can manage with chopsticks. |
I’m sorry. Let me go and check in the kitchen. | Could I have some extra plates? |
Please dip it in this sauce. | Oh, it’s a big chunk of meat. |
Would you like a (fork)? | We’d like to share this steak. |
Would you like it cut into smaller pieces? | |
You can eat it as it is to try it with salt. | |
Shall I divide it for you? | |
You can add condiments to your liking. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬 Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Server
Customer
Oh, that’s mine. Thanks.
Server
Customer
Oh, that’s mine. Thanks.
Customer
My cheeseburger hasn’t come yet.
Server
Customer
How do you eat this?
Server
in this sauce.
Customer
Could I have some extra plates?
Server
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A customer is dining at a restaurant and needs assistance.
Instruction:
One person will be the customer, and the other will be the restaurant staff. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS A HOST/RESTAURANT STAFF | AS A CUSTOMER |
|---|---|
Welcome the customer and offer assistance. | Express interest in ordering food and ask for guidance. |
Present the food and ask about utensils. | Indicate preferences and respond to offers. |
Offer additional help or check on missing items. | Request specific assistance or options. |
Provide suggestions and options. | Ask for additional condiments or utensils. |
Offer to divide food or add condiments. | Confirm preferences and request any final adjustments. |
LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
- How would you handle it if a customer had a complaint about their food? (if applicable)
- What's your favorite dish to order at a restaurant?
- Have you ever tried a dish that you didn't like? What was it?
- How important do you think good service is in a restaurant experience?
Here’s your bite-sized fried chicken.