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[Music] Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr. English channel where learning English is easy and fun. I'm Emily.
>> Hi Emily. It's so good to be here today. How are you?
I'm great, Paul. Thank you. How are you?
>> I am a little hungry, Emily.
>> Hungry already?
>> Yes, I am thinking about food. Lots of food. A big hamburger, fries, a big soda. M yum.
Wow, Paul, that sounds delicious. You are making me hungry now, too.
>> Sorry, but it is a good idea for our podcast today.
>> Oh, that's a perfect idea. Let's talk about food. Let's talk about going to a restaurant.
>> Yes, a restaurant. Going to a restaurant and speaking English. It can be easy and fun.
Exactly. It's a great way to practice English. So, today we will talk about English conversation at a restaurant.
>> That's a great topic. But first, everyone, please remember to subscribe to our channel, Mr. English Channel.
>> Yes. And give this video a like if you are hungry like Paul. and share it with your friends and family. It helps us a lot.
>> Yes, it does. Thank you everyone. So, Emily, a restaurant. I am at the door of the restaurant. What do I do? What do I say?
>> Good question. You open the door. You go in and you see a person. This person is the host or the waiter. You smile and say hello or hi.
>> Hello. Simple. I can do that.
>> Yes, you can. Then you need a table. So you can say a table for two, please.
>> Ah, a table for two, please. If it is me and you.
>> Exactly. Or a table for three, please. If you have another friend,
>> so a table for and then the number of people.
>> That's right. Simple. A table for one, please. If you are alone.
>> Okay. Hello. A table for one, please. And the waiter says,
>> the waiter will smile and say, "This way, please." Or, "Follow me, please."
And I follow the waiter to my table.
>> Yes. You sit down at the table. And what is the first thing you want at the table, Paul?
>> H the food.
>> Close. Before the food, you need the menu.
>> Ah, yes. The menu to see the food to choose the food.
>> Right. So the waiter will maybe give you the menu or you can ask for it.
>> How do I ask for the menu in English?
>> You can say, "Can I have the menu, please?"
>> "Can I have the menu, please?" That is very polite.
>> Yes, please is a very good word to use in a restaurant. It's very friendly.
>> Okay, so I have the menu. I open it. I see many words. Starters, main courses, desserts, drinks.
>> Wow, look at you, Paul. Yes, starters are the small food you eat first, like soup or a small salad.
>> Soup. I like soup. Tomato soup is good.
>> Me, too. So you look at the starters, then you look at the main courses.
>> The main course is the big food, right? The principal dish.
>> Yes, exactly. Like chicken, fish, pasta, or your hamburger.
>> M hamburger. And what is a dessert? Dessert is the sweet food you eat at the end, like cake, ice cream, or fruit.
>> I love dessert. Chocolate cake is my favorite.
>> Ooh, chocolate cake is a great choice. And finally, drinks.
>> Drinks are things like water, juice, or soda.
>> Perfect. You know all the words, Paul. I am learning. So the waiter comes to my table. He has a small notebook. He smiles. What does he say?
>> He will probably ask, "Are you ready to order?"
>> "Are you ready to order?" And I can say, "Yes, I am."
>> Yes. Or you can say, "Yes, please." Or if you need more time, you can say just a minute, please.
>> That's very useful. Just a minute, please. Okay, but I am hungry. I am ready. So, I say yes, I am.
>> Great. Now, it's time to order your food. This is the fun part.
>> How do I say it? Do I say, "I want a hamburger?"
I want is okay, but a more polite way is I would like or I'll have
>> I would like ah that sounds nice. So I can say I would like the hamburger please.
>> That is perfect. The waiter will understand that 100%.
>> Okay, I would like the hamburger. What else can I say? You said I'll have.
>> Yes, I'll have. It's short for I will have. You can say I'll have the hamburger, please.
>> I'll have the hamburger. It sounds very natural. I like it.
>> So, let's practice. I am the waiter in a friendly waiter voice. Hello. Are you ready to order?
Yes, I am. I would like the tomato soup to start, please.
>> Okay, tomato soup. And for your main course,
>> I'll have the hamburger, please.
>> Excellent choice. And would you like anything to drink?
>> Ah, the drink. I forgot. What do I say?
>> Same thing. I would like or I'll have.
Okay. I would like a soda, please.
>> Perfect. So, that's one tomato soup, one hamburger, and one soda. The waiter might repeat the order
>> to check to make sure it is correct.
>> Yes, exactly. And you can just say, "Yes, that's right. Thank you."
>> Thank you. Another very good polite word. always. So you order your food, then you wait. You can talk with your friend and then the food arrives. The best moment
>> it is the waiter brings the food and says, "Enjoy your meal."
>> Enjoy your meal.
>> And what do I say?
>> You say, "Thank you."
>> Okay. So, the food is on my table. My hamburger looks so good.
>> And my salad looks fresh and yummy.
>> During the meal, maybe the waiter comes back.
>> Yes, the waiter might ask, "Is everything okay?"
>> And if it is good, I can say,
>> you can say, "Yes, it's delicious." Or, "Yes, everything is great. Thank you."
Delicious. That's a good word. D E L I C I O U S.
>> Yes, it means very very good like your hamburger.
>> My hamburger is delicious. What if I need something like more water?
>> Ah, good question. You try to make eye contact with the waiter. When they come by, you can say, "Excuse me."
>> Excuse me. To get their attention,
>> right? And then you say, "Can I have some more water, please?"
>> "Can I have some more water, please?" Or, "Can I have some more bread, please?"
>> Yes. Or another soda. Can I have another soda, please?
>> This is very useful. It's all very simple and polite.
>> It is. The key words are please and thank you.
>> Okay. I finished my delicious hamburger. I am very full and happy.
>> Me too. My salad was great. But what about dessert?
>> Oh, dessert. How could I forget the chocolate cake? The waiter might come and take your empty plates. He might ask, "Would you like to see the dessert menu?"
>> And I say, "Yes, please." Very fast.
>> So, you look at the dessert menu, you see the chocolate cake, and when the waiter comes back, you say,
>> "I would like the chocolate cake, please."
>> Perfect. You are a pro, Paul. It is easy when you explain it, Emily. So, I eat my delicious cake. It is delicious. Now I am really, really full.
>> The meal is finished. It was wonderful. Now it's time to pay.
>> Ah, the bill. The money part.
>> Yes. So, again, you get the waiter's attention. Excuse me.
>> Excuse me. And then
>> you can say, "Can I have the bill, please?" or "The check, please."
>> Bill or check. They are the same.
>> Yes. In the UK, people say bill more. In the US, people say check more, but everyone understands both.
>> Okay. So, the bill, please, is fine. It's perfect. The waiter will bring a small piece of paper with the total price.
>> And I can pay with cash or with a credit card.
>> That's right. You can say, "Do you take credit cards?" If you are not sure.
>> Good tip. And when I give the money or the card, I can say, "Here you are."
>> Here you are. Yes. Very natural. They take your payment and they bring it back.
>> And that's it. I am ready to go.
>> Yes, you can stand up and as you leave, you can smile at the waiter and say, "Thank you. Goodbye."
>> That's a nice way to end. Thank you. Goodbye.
>> It really is. It shows you liked the food and the service.
>> So, let's do a very fast review. It's a role play. You are the waiter. I am the customer from start to finish.
>> Great idea. I love role play. Okay. Hello, sir. Welcome.
>> Hello. A table for one, please.
>> Of course. This way, please. Here is your table.
>> Thank you. Can I see the menu, please?
>> Certainly. Here you are. Are you ready to order?
>> Yes, I am. I would like the chicken with vegetables, please.
>> An excellent choice. Anything to drink?
>> Yes, I'll have a glass of water, please.
>> Perfect. One chicken with vegetables and one water. I'll be right back with your drink.
>> Thank you.
>> Wow, Paul, you are doing so well. This is fun. It makes it easy to remember.
>> It does. It shows the whole conversation from hello to ordering to what's next.
>> The food arrives.
>> Here is your chicken and your water. Enjoy your meal.
>> Thank you. It looks great. M
>> Is everything okay?
>> Yes, it's delicious. Thank you.
>> Wonderful. Let me know if you need anything. So, you finish your food?
>> Yes, I am finished. It was so good. Now, I need to pay. Excuse me.
>> Yes, sir.
>> Can I have the bill, please?
>> Of course, right away. Here is your bill.
>> Thank you. Here you are.
>> Thank you, sir. I'll be right back. Here is your card and your receipt. Thank you for everything. Goodbye.
>> Goodbye. Have a great day.
>> Wow, that was the whole thing. It seems so simple now.
>> It is simple. The phrases are short and easy to remember. A table for can I have, I would like, and the bill, please.
>> And always please and thank you.
>> Always. Politeness is key. It makes everyone feel good.
>> I feel more confident now. I think I can go to a restaurant and order in English.
>> I know you can, Paul. And everyone listening can, too. Just start simple. Order something you know, like fish and chips or a cheese pizza.
>> That's a good idea. Don't choose something with a very long difficult name at first. Right. Keep it simple and smile. A smile is understood in every language.
>> A smile and please. That's my new strategy.
>> It's a perfect strategy. It will work every time.
>> What about you, Emily? What is your favorite food to order at a restaurant?
>> Ooh, I love pasta. Any kind of pasta. Pasta with tomato sauce is my favorite. It's simple and always delicious.
>> A classic choice. Very nice.
>> What about you, Paul? Besides a hamburger.
>> I do like other food. I really like pizza. A big pizza with cheese and mushrooms.
>> M pizza is a fantastic choice. Now I am thinking about pizza.
>> See, we always end up hungry on this podcast.
>> It's true. But I hope our conversation today was helpful for everyone listening.
>> I hope so, too. Remember, practice is important. You can even practice at home with a friend or family member.
>> Yes. One person is the waiter and one person is the customer, just like we did. It really helps.
>> It does. And don't be afraid to make mistakes. It's okay. People are usually very friendly and will help you.
>> That's the most important tip, Paul. Just try. People will appreciate that you are speaking their language.
>> Exactly. So, I think that's a lot of great information for one episode.
>> I agree. It was a delicious episode. It was well that is all the time we have for today. Thank you all so much for listening.
>> Yes, thank you. We hope you feel more ready to visit a restaurant and order in English. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel, Mr. English Channel, so you don't miss our next episodes.
>> And please share this episode with anyone who is learning English. It's a great way to help them, too. And for today's comment, please tell us what is your favorite food to order at a restaurant.
>> Ooh, yes. I want to read the comments. Tell us your favorite food. Is it pizza, pasta, a hamburger? Let us know.
>> We look forward to reading your answers. Thank you again for joining us. Until next time, keep practicing
>> and keep smiling. Goodbye everyone. Bye for now.
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