Shadowing Practice: How to Order Food at a Restaurant in English - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, Bob the Canadian here.
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In this English lesson, I'm going to take you to four.
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different restaurants and I'm going to teach you four different English phrases that you can use to order food in English.
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Well hey, welcome to this video on ordering food in English at a restaurant.
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Before we get started though, I wanted to mention two things.
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Number one, if you haven't yet subscribed to my channel, please click that red subscribe button below.
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And number two, If you're worried that I'm going to eat all this food myself,
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I'm not, my kids are eagerly waiting at home to see what food I order and what food I bring home.
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So the first thing we're going to order is a pizza.
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In this restaurant, I'm going to order a small pepperoni pizza and I'm going to use the phrase
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I would like to order.
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Or the short form of it would be I'd like to order
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so let's go in and order a small pepperoni pizza Yes,
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I would like to order a small pepperoni pizza Yes,
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for yeah It's 905 yeah 386 to you zero zero four two oh And your name?
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Bob.
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What do you like to order about?
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Just a small pepperoni pizza.
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Yes.
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And that's everything for today?
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That's everything for today, yeah.
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So your two foot comes to 9 .05.
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Catch?
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Yep.
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I'm going to make a little bit more of a bag.
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- Thank you.
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95 cents here change.
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Thank you.
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And it will take about 15 to 20 minutes.
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15 to 20 minutes.
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Okay, thank you very much.
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you So, the next thing I thought we should order is a hamburger and some fries.
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It's a pretty classic thing to order from a fast food restaurant.
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And in this restaurant, I will be using the phrase I will have or I'll have.
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I'll have is the short form of it.
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So let's go in.
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get a burger and some fries.
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- Yes.
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How are you?
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Good sir, how are you?
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Good.
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I'll have-- The Teen Burger.
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for heroes to to go please.
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and the combo - It's a friend.
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Fries and root beer.
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That's everything?
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That's everything.
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Yep.
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Bob?
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1196.
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- - - Thank you very much.
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- I'm going to show you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you very much.
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See ya.
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- Thank you.
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Well, we're done here.
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We got a burger and some fries.
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And the drink I got is a root beer.
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Let's head to the next place.
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So the next thing I thought we should order is a In this restaurant, I'll use the Praise could I have?
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to order my sub.
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Not sure what sub I'm getting at see when we get in there.
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Could I have-- and cold cut combo.
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whole wheat bread.
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- Hello?
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foot long, please.
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Yes, thank you.
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- I'm not toasted.
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Not toasted.
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Wait, shut it up.
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Orange cheddar.
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Some tomatoes.
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spinach.
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cucumbers.
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Yeah, is there a combo?
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Yeah, can we make that a combo?
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- Thank you.
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Cookies, please.
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Thank you.
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two chocolate chips Yes, Father.
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fountain drink.
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Yes.
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- - - Okay.
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I'm going to make a little bit more of a little bit of a knife.
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- Thank you.
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Okay.
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Thank you.
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The Press: Can you find the receipt?
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Mr. Thank you very much.
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The Press: Will it receive this receipt?
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Mr. No receipt, no. Thank you.
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So I got my sub, now I just need to fill up my own drink Thank you.
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So I'm here at Tim Hortons, of course.
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the last thing I'm going to order today is a half dozen donuts.
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My kids will have something to eat for dessert.
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I'm going to use the phrase "could I get" to order the food that I need.
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Hi.
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Could I get six donuts?
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Thank you.
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You need to know what kind?
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You can just choose them if you want.
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Like, I pay pay.
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Yep, so that sounds good.
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That's it.
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- That's it?
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- Yeah.
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Do you have an awards card today?
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Uh, nope.
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And is that cash or debit?
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Uh, debit.
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I have to let them know which things I want.
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Yeah, so I'll have a chocolate dip.
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There's one right here I think.
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Boston cream, vanilla dip, maple dip,
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a classic sour cream, and another Boston cream.
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Awesome, thank you.
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All the stuff I bought today, this is going to be my kids' favorite for sure.
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So I actually almost forgot that I have to pick up the pizza yet.
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So we're back at the pizza shop and I'm going to go in and get my small pepperoni pizza.
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Hi, small pizza for Bob?
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Yes, it's right.
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Excellent.
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It's nice to see you.
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Thank you very much.
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So I got the pizza.
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And, uh, Our little trip is almost done, but there's one more stop actually So I was almost done making video and Gen Tech's me and asked,
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if I could get her a peppermint tea from Tim Horton.
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Hi, can we help you?
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Yeah, can I get a large peppermint tea?
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Thank you.
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Any blocks?
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Nope, that's everything.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Perfirm and tea black.
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Is it one dollar?
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- It's two L2s.
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$2.
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$2.
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There you go.
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Do you have your boys cut?
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That's all right.
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Here you go.
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Thank you.
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Have a good day.
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You too one really big cup of Peppermint tea. for Jen.
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And now I think I'm done.
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Well hey, that was four ways to order food in English.
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I hope that you learned a few new English phrases Bob the Canadian here you are learning English with Bob the Canadian.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

In this engaging video, you have an excellent opportunity to enhance your English speaking practice in a real-world context. Ordering food at a restaurant is a common scenario that you will likely encounter, making it a valuable skill to master. By learning specific phrases and responses, you can gain confidence in your ability to communicate effectively. The settings in this video reflect various types of eateries, giving you exposure to different environments where English is spoken. Utilizing the shadowing technique while mimicking the speaker can tremendously help in improving your accent, fluency, and overall speaking skills. As you practice alongside the video, you'll find that your familiarity with ordering food elevates your conversational abilities for future interactions.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Here are three key structures used by the speaker that you can adopt in your own English conversations:

  • I would like to order (short form: I’d like to order): This polite phrase can be used to indicate your preference in a restaurant setting. Example: "I would like to order a small pepperoni pizza."
  • I will have (short form: I’ll have): This structure is often used for making a selection from a menu. For example: "I will have the Teen Burger."
  • Can I have: This phrase is a simple and effective way to request something. You might say: "Can I have a name for the order?"

Practicing these expressions through shadow speak can improve your retention of phrases while enhancing your ability to respond naturally in similar situations.

Common Pronunciation Traps

During the video, some words and expressions may present pronunciation challenges. Here are a few to pay attention to:

  • Pepperoni: The emphasis is on the third syllable: pep-uh-RO-nee. Practice saying it multiple times to get comfortable.
  • Combo: Often pronounced quickly in fast food interactions, make sure to clearly pronounce each syllable: COM-bo.
  • Teen Burger: This term may vary in different accents, pay close attention to how the speaker pronounces it to imitate accurately.

Utilizing a shadowing app or practicing with a partner can be an effective way to overcome these pronunciation hurdles. Focus on listening closely and mimicking the sounds until they feel natural to you during your conversations.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.