English – Vocabulary: Food and Drinks Ordering at a Restaurant – 1st Year Middle School – Algerian Curriculum

Food and Drinks: Ordering at a Restaurant

Food Vocabulary

Meat: chicken, beef, lamb, fish. Vegetables: potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, onions. Fruits: apples, bananas, oranges, grapes. Drinks: water, juice, tea, coffee, milk.

Ordering Phrases

• I would like… / I d like…
• Could I have…?
• Can I see the menu, please?
• I ll have the chicken, please.
• The bill, please.

Dialogue Example

Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Customer: Yes, I d like the grilled chicken with vegetables, please.
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
Customer: A glass of orange juice, please.

Exercises

1. Write a dialogue between a waiter and a customer ordering food
2. Make a list of 10 food items and 5 drinks in English