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Hello and welcome to Real Easy English.
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In this podcast we help you understand everyday English conversations.
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I'm Neil.
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And I'm Georgie.
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Don't forget to go to our website to find a text version of this episode to read along – bbclearningenglish.com.
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Hi Georgie, how are you?
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I'm great, thank you Neil.
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I just had a delicious lunch.
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Oh, nice.
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What did you eat for lunch?
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I had pasta.
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What did you eat?
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I had a chicken sandwich.
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Well, today's episode is all about restaurants and food.
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Great.
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I love it when we talk about food.
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Me too.
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Neil, do you go to restaurants often?
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Not that often.
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Maybe when I meet some friends.
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How about you?
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Do you go to restaurants often?
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No, I don't go often.
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Probably once a month.
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OK.
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And when you go to a restaurant, what's your favourite part of eating there?
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I like to be around lots of people.
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I really love it when a restaurant has a good atmosphere.
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I love spending time with friends.
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What about you?
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Why do you like eating in a restaurant?
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Well, I like to go to a restaurant that serves food that I don't know how to cook.
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Yep, that's a good point.
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So, restaurants with food from countries that I don't know very well or that are very different types of food to the food I make.
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It's really nice to eat out.
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That means to eat not at your home because you don't have to make the food and you don't have to wash up.
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That's true, yes.
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It's also nice to eat out for a special occasion.
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So, like a birthday, or a celebration.
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Yes, and another special occasion could be something like Christmas.
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And we at BBC Learning English are eating out for that special occasion.
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We're having a celebration, aren't we?
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Yes, every year we have a Christmas party and we usually eat out in a restaurant.
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So Neil, you said you like eating out in lots of different types of restaurants.
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What do you usually order?
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Well, I really like spicy food, like Indian curries and I like fish, so I like to get fish curry.
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That sounds delicious.
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And we have a special way of ordering, don't we?
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what are some phrases we can use to order things in restaurants?
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Yeah, so we can say, I'll have the fish curry.
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I'll have the fish curry, please.
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Yes, and you can also say, can I have the fish curry, please, as well.
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OK, Georgie, what do you usually order in a restaurant?
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I also usually get the fish or a risotto.
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Ah, OK.
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So, let's say we are in a restaurant now.
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I'm the waiter.
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I say to you, are you ready to order?
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Yes, I am.
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And what would you like?
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Can I get the risotto, please?
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Yes, of course.
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So, we can also say, can I get the risotto, as well as can I have the risotto and notice that we say the risotto, not a risotto.
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That's right.
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Let's recap the language we learned during the conversation.
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We had eat out, which means eat a meal at a restaurant rather than at home.
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Special occasion – a birthday, anniversary or other reason to celebrate.
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And we learned that when we order in a restaurant, we usually say, I'll have the – something – fish, chicken, risotto.
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Or can I get the – and what you want to order.
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So, for example, when I eat at my favourite restaurant, I always get the risotto.
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Thanks for listening to Real Easy English.
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If you like restaurants, you could try our drama series The White Elephant, all about a busy restaurant kitchen.
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There's a link in the notes for this programme.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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About This Lesson

In this engaging episode of Real Easy English, hosts Neil and Georgie dive into the world of restaurants and food, providing you with essential vocabulary and practical phrases for your English conversations. This lesson focuses on everyday dialogues you might encounter when dining out, exploring topics such as ordering food, discussing favorite meals, and sharing experiences at restaurants. As you listen, you will practice key vocabulary, useful phrases for ordering, and conversational grammar patterns that are vital for enhancing your English speaking practice. This lesson is perfect for learners looking to improve their confidence in speaking English in social settings, whether for casual meals or special occasions.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Eat out - To dine at a restaurant instead of at home.
  • Atmosphere - The overall feeling or vibe in a restaurant.
  • Order - To request food or drinks from a menu.
  • I'll have... - A common phrase used to indicate your choice when ordering food.
  • Spicy food - Food that has a strong flavor or heat, often found in cuisines like Indian or Thai.
  • Culinary experience - The type of food or cooking traditions that a restaurant offers.
  • Special occasion - An event worthy of celebration, like a birthday or holiday.

Practice Tips for This Video

To make the most out of this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique. This method involves listening to the audio while simultaneously repeating what you hear, which can significantly improve your pronunciation practice and intonation. Here are some specific tips:

  • Speaking Speed: Start by listening to Neil and Georgie at a slower playback speed if available. As you become comfortable, gradually increase the speed to match their natural conversation pace.
  • Accent and Pronunciation: Pay attention to how the hosts articulate certain words, especially food-related vocabulary. Mimicking their pronunciation can help enhance your English fluency.
  • Contextual Practice: After listening, try to role-play ordering a meal at a restaurant with a friend or even in front of a mirror. Use phrases from the video to build your confidence.
  • Repeat Key Phrases: Focus on key phrases like "I'll have the fish curry" to get used to common restaurant interactions. This will be helpful for your IELTS speaking preparation.

By regularly practicing these strategies, you'll improve not only your speaking skills but also your comfort level when discussing food and dining experiences in English.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.

Comment pratiquer efficacement sur ShadowingEnglish

  1. Choisissez votre vidéo : Choisissez une vidéo YouTube avec un anglais clair et naturel. Les TED Talks, BBC News, scènes de films, podcasts sont parfaits. Collez l'URL dans la barre de recherche.
  2. Écoutez d'abord, comprenez le contexte : La première fois, gardez la vitesse à 1x et écoutez simplement. Ne répétez pas encore. Concentrez-vous sur la compréhension du sens.
  3. Configurez le mode Shadowing :
    • Mode d'attente : Choisissez +3s ou +5s — après chaque phrase, la vidéo se met automatiquement en pause pour que vous puissiez répéter.
    • Sync sous-titres : Les sous-titres YouTube peuvent parfois être décalés. Utilisez ±100ms pour les aligner.
  4. Faites du Shadowing à voix haute (la pratique essentielle) : Dès qu'une phrase est jouée — ou pendant la pause — répétez-la à voix haute, clairement et avec confiance. Imitez le rythme, les accents et l'intonation du locuteur.
  5. Augmentez le défi : Une fois à l'aise avec un passage, augmentez la vitesse à <code>1.25x</code> ou <code>1.5x</code>. Pratiquez 15 à 30 minutes par jour pour des résultats visibles en quelques semaines.

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