Food Ordering Practice
Boost your ESL curriculum with these interactive A2 listening activities. Students practice ordering food in three real-world scenarios: a burger shop, a busy cafe, and an Italian restaurant.
Title
Lunch at the Burger JointLang
en-USIntro
Vocab
- Word: comboDefinition: a meal that includes a main dish, a side, and a drinkExample: I'll have the number three combo, please.
- Word: to goDefinition: food intended to be eaten away from the restaurantExample: Is that for here or to go?
- Word: picklesDefinition: small cucumbers preserved in vinegarExample: I want a cheeseburger with no pickles.
Listening
Server: Welcome to Burger Town. What can I get for you? Customer: Hi! Can I have the classic cheeseburger combo, please? Server: Sure. Would you like fries or an apple salad with that? Customer: I'll take the fries. Oh, and can I get that without pickles? I really don't like them. Server: No problem. No pickles. What would you like to drink? Customer: A large orange juice, please. Server: We only have medium or small juices today. Is a medium okay? Customer: That's fine. Server: Great. Will that be for here or to go? Customer: To go, please. How much is that? Server: That's $12.50. You can pay right here.
- Question: What main dish did the customer order?Options:
- Apple salad
- Classic cheeseburger
- Chicken sandwich
- Plain fries
Correct: Classic cheeseburger - Question: What does the customer want to remove from the burger?Options:
- Onions
- Cheese
- Pickles
- Lettuce
Correct: Pickles - Question: Why did the customer choose a medium juice?Options:
- It is cheaper
- They aren't very thirsty
- The large size is unavailable
- They prefer medium
Correct: The large size is unavailable - Question: Where will the customer eat the food?Options:
- At the restaurant
- At home
- At work
- They didn't say
Correct: They didn't say - Question: How much does the meal cost?Options:
- $10.50
- $12.15
- $12.50
- $15.00
Correct: $12.50
Title
A Busy Breakfast at the CafeLang
en-GBIntro
Vocab
- Word: skimmed milkDefinition: milk with the cream removedExample: I prefer skimmed milk in my latte.
- Word: pastryDefinition: a sweet baked food made of doughExample: The croissants and other pastries are fresh.
- Word: heating upDefinition: making something warm or hotExample: Would you mind heating up this muffin for me?
Listening
Barista: Next in line, please! Good morning! Customer: Morning. I'd like a large latte, please. Barista: Certainly. Would you like regular milk, oat milk, or skimmed? Customer: Skimmed milk, please. And could I have two sugars in that? Barista: You've got it. Anything to eat today? Our pastries just came out of the oven. Customer: The blueberry muffin looks good. Is it fresh? Barista: Yes, baked an hour ago! Would you like me to heat it up for you? Customer: No thanks, I'm in a bit of a hurry. I'll just take it as it is. Barista: No problem. That's one latte with skimmed milk and a muffin. That'll be £6.80, please. Customer: Here's a ten-pound note. Barista: Thanks. Your coffee will be ready at the end of the counter in a minute.
- Question: What kind of milk does the customer want?Options:
- Regular
- Oat milk
- Skimmed milk
- Soy milk
Correct: Skimmed milk - Question: What sweet item does the customer add to the coffee?Options:
- Honey
- Two sugars
- Chocolate powder
- One sugar
Correct: Two sugars - Question: Why does the customer refuse to have the muffin heated?Options:
- They like cold food
- They are in a rush
- The oven is broken
- It is already hot
Correct: They are in a rush - Question: What did the Barista say about the pastries?Options:
- They are on sale
- They are from yesterday
- They are fresh from the oven
- They are sold out
Correct: They are fresh from the oven - Question: Based on the dialogue, how does the customer pay?Options:
- With a credit card
- With a mobile app
- With a £10 bill
- With exact change
Correct: With a £10 bill
Title
Dinner at Bella ItaliaLang
en-USIntro
Vocab
- Word: recommendDefinition: to suggest something as a good choiceExample: What do you recommend for dinner?
- Word: seafoodDefinition: fish or shellfish from the oceanExample: The pasta has a lot of fresh seafood.
- Word: specialtyDefinition: a dish that a restaurant is famous forExample: The seafood pasta is our specialty tonight.
Listening
Waiter: Good evening. Welcome to Bella Italia. Can I start you off with something to drink? Customer: Yes, I'll have a glass of red wine, please. Waiter: Excellent. Are you ready to order, or do you need a few more minutes? Customer: I think I'm ready. To start, I'd like the garlic bread. Waiter: Great choice. And for your main course? Customer: I'm not sure. What do you recommend? Waiter: The seafood pasta is our specialty tonight. The shrimp is very fresh. Customer: That sounds perfect. I'll have the seafood pasta, please. Waiter: Wonderful. So that'll be one garlic bread and one seafood pasta. I'll bring your drink right out.
- Question: What is the customer having as a starter?Options:
- A pizza
- Garlic bread
- A salad
- Seafood pasta
Correct: Garlic bread - Question: What drink did the customer order?Options:
- Red wine
- White wine
- Still water
- Sparkling water
Correct: Red wine - Question: What is the specialty of the night?Options:
- Vegetarian lasagna
- Garlic bread
- Seafood pasta
- Steak
Correct: Seafood pasta - Question: What is inside the seafood pasta?Options:
- Fish
- Shrimp
- Crab
- Clams
Correct: Shrimp - Question: How does the customer feel about the waiter's suggestion?Options:
- They think it is too expensive
- They don't like seafood
- They think it sounds perfect
- They want to wait a few more minutes
Correct: They think it sounds perfect
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