ESL WORKSHEET - Food, Shop and Small Business

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

AT THE DELI

LinguaHouse
Jun. 27, 2022

Level: Elementary (A1-A2)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Food and Drink; Shops and Services; Small Business; Customer Service; Shopping; 18+ Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 13-15 Years Old; Situation Based
Publication date: 06/27/2022

Students learn how to handle food shopping situations typical of delicatessens or small food shops. They define types of containers and packaging and practice making face-to-face requests for information and service. The lesson gives practice in listening and speaking, and there is also a short self-evaluation checklist. An optional extension activity gives students a chance to talk about sandwich world records (by Stephanie Hirschman).

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• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English.
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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Staff: Good morning!
Customer: Hi!... Wow - what a great shop!... There are so many different kinds of foods in here, and they all look so delicious!
Staff: Well, we’re only a small shop, but we try to give our customers lots to choose from. What can I help you with today?
Customer: I have a list here... OK, first, I’m looking for a packet of pasta, but it’s a special shape of pasta, like a butterfly.
Staff: Yes - that butterfly shape is called farfalle. They’re just behind you, on that shelf at the top.
Customer: Oh, yes. I see them. Great... And where can I find the tomatoes?
Staff: Those are on the same shelf at the bottom.
Customer: Hmm... These are only half a pound, so I need two cans... Now, let me see - oh yes, I’d like some parmesan cheese too.
Staff: Of course. How much would you like?
Customer: Can I have about 7 ounces?
Staff: Certainly. I’ll just wrap that up for you...
Customer: Those olives look delicious. Please give me some of the green ones.
Staff: Yes. These are from Greece - they’re really good. I’ll put some in a container for you... Here - is this OK?
Customer: Can I have a little more?
Staff: How about this?
Customer: That’s fine. Thanks. And do you have any cooked meat for sandwiches?
Staff: Yes, that’s at the side here.
Customer: This kind looks nice. I’ll take four slices, please.
Staff: Sure, I’ll just cut those for you.
Customer: Perfect. That’s everything!
Staff: OK, if you come to the front of the shop with me, you can pay by cash or card.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/at-the-deli. Accessed on June 28, 2022. © 2008–2022 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.