Unit 22 :
Using "Would You Like to Order" in a Restaurant

 Intermediate

Summary

To learn the different usage of  “Would You Like to “.

  • Brain Storm : Share your ideas with your teacher. Try to make sentences.

How often do you dine at restaurants?

Vocabulary

Read the following words or phrases with your tutor and use it in a sentence.

  • change (n)
  • check (n)
  • rye (n)
  • grilled (adj)
  • menu (n )

Dialogue 1

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Kim

Peter

Hello, I’d like a table for lunch please.

Certainly, right this way.

Thank you. I’m really hungry! (sits down)

Hello, My name is Kim. How can I help you?

Yes, I would like to have some lunch.

Great. Would you like a starter?

Yes, I’d like a salad.

What else would you like?

 I’d like some spaghetti. Is it good?

Yes, it’s very good. Would you like something to drink?

Yes, I’d like a glass of root beer, please.

Certainly. Is there anything else I can do for you?

Yes, I can’t read this menu. How much is the spaghetti?

It’s $5.50, and the salad is $3.25.

Thank you.

Let’s Practice

Choose the correct usage of  “would like” in the  following sentences.

  1. Would you like a cup of tea?
  2. I’d like a hamburger, please.
  3. Would you like something to eat?
  4. I would like something to drink, please.
  5. Would you like to attend the performance with me?

Dialogue 2

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Customer

Waitperson

Hi. How are you doing this afternoon?

Fine, thank you. Can I see a menu, please?

Certainly, here you are.

Thank you. What’s today’s special?

Grilled tuna and cheese on rye.

That sounds good. I’ll have that.

Would you like something to drink?

Yes, I’d like a coke.

Thank you. (returning with the food) Here you are. Enjoy your meal!

Thank you.

Can I get you anything else?

No thanks. I’d like the check, please.

That’ll be $14.95.

Here you are. Keep the change!

Thank you! Have a good day!

Goodbye.

Let’s Practice

Here are some key phrases used to discuss food in a restaurant when ordering and deciding on what to eat. Give  a scenario where you can apply the following words.

 

  1. Could I have a menu, please?
  2. Here you are.
  3. Enjoy your meal!
  4. Would you like …
  5. Can I get you anything else?
  6. I’d like the check, please.

Discussion：

Share your ideas with your teacher.

  1. Do you prefer darker or brighter interiors for restaurants? Why?
  2. What (besides good food) makes a restaurant great?
  3. What is the strangest restaurant you have heard of?