Shadowing Practice: [A2] How to Order Food in English | English Listening & Speaking Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello, everyone.
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Welcome back to the 5-Minute English Podcast.
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Today, we'll practice ordering food and drinks at a restaurant with a natural conversation and some useful phrases you can use anytime.
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Let's listen.
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Good evening.
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Welcome to Sunny Cafe.
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Do you have a reservation?
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No, I don't.
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But is there a table for one available?
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Yes, of course.
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Right this way, please.
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Here's your menu.
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Thank you.
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Everything looks delicious.
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I'm quite hungry today.
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Take your time.
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Can I start you off with something to drink?
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Yes.
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I'd like a fresh orange juice, please.
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Excellent choice.
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Are you ready to order your food, or would you like a few more minutes?
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I'm ready.
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I'd like the grilled chicken with steamed vegetables, please.
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Would you prefer white rice or mashed potatoes with that?
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Mashed potatoes, please.
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Great.
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Would you like to add a soup or an appetizer before your main dish?
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Actually, could I have the tomato soup to start, please? Of course.
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And would you like any sauces with your chicken?
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We have mushroom sauce, peppercorn sauce, or garlic butter.
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I think I'll try the mushroom sauce.
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Thanks.
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Perfect.
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And do you want any dessert or coffee after your meal?
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Maybe later.
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Could I see the dessert menu, please?
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Certainly.
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I'll bring it to you with your meal.
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Thanks.
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Oh, wait.
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Could I change my main dish?
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I'm thinking about the salmon instead.
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Is that okay?
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No problem at all.
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Would you like the salmon with the same sides?
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Yes.
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Mashed potatoes and the mushroom sauce, please.
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Got it.
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I'll update your order now.
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Thank you very much.
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You're welcome.
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I'll bring your order shortly.
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Enjoy your meal.
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That's it for today's episode on how to order food in English.
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