ESL WORKSHEET - Ordering food and drinks

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

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Jun. 29, 2026

 

Level: Starter (A0-A1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Ordering and Paying for Food and Drinks; Food and Drink; Socializing; Pronunciation; Vocabulary Lesson; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 06/29/2026

In this lesson, students learn essential vocabulary and functional language for ordering food and drinks. Through controlled practice, listening activities, and pronunciation work, students develop confidence using common questions, requests, and prices. The lesson focuses on real-life communication, helping learners understand and take part in simple interactions. (by Celia Page)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS

AUDIO 1 (TASK 2)
Food: sandwich; pizza; fries; salad; hamburger; chocolate cake; ice-cream; apple pie; pancakes
Drinks: tea; coffee; juice; bottled water; soda
Phrases:

Can I have a sandwich, please?
What would you like?
Anything else?
How much is that?
That's $5.
Anything to drink?
Yes, a tea, please.

AUDIO 2 (TASK 3)

Anything else?
Can I get a salad and fries, please?
How much is that?
What can I get you?
Can I have some pancakes?

AUDIO 3 (TASK 4 - CUSTOMER 1)
Conversation 1
Waitress: Good evening. Are you ready to order?
Customer: Yes, please. I’d like a pizza and a salad.
Waitress: No problem. Would you like something to drink?
Customer: Yes, a soda, please.
Waitress: Alright. That will be nine dollars.
Customer: Here you are.
Waitress: Thank you. Enjoy your meal.

AUDIO 4 (TASK 4 - CUSTOMER 2)
Conversation 2
Waiter: Hello! What can I get for you today?
Customer: Hi. Can I have pancakes, please?
Waiter: Sure. Anything to drink with that?
Customer: A cup of tea, please.
Waiter: Would you like any dessert?
Customer: Yes, an apple pie, please.
Waiter: Of course. That comes to seven dollars.
Customer: Thank you very much.

AUDIO 5 (TASK 5)

$2.50
$7.00
$3.00
¢75
$4.10
$1.00
$9.00
$1.50

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