LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
HERE’S YOUR BILL
Oct. 15, 2026
Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Ordering and Paying for a Meal; Travel and Leisure; People and Places; Food and Drink; Socializing; Speaking; Situation Based; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 10/15/2026
In this lesson, students will hear some restaurant conversations in which clients want to settle the bill. They will then focus on vocabulary and useful language and practice dialogues in similar contexts. (by Edward Alden)
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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT
ONE
Speaker 1: Excuse me, where do I pay the bill?
Waiter: You can pay at the cashier, sir.
Speaker 1: OK, thanks.
Speaker 1: I’d like to settle the bill, please.
Waiter: Here is your bill. The service charge is not included. Would you like to add a tip?
Speaker 1: Yes, but first I’d like to check the bill.
Waiter: Of course.
Speaker 1: Everything is correct. We don’t need to split the bill, I’m paying for both of us.
Waiter: Very well. Would you like to add the tip to the card?
Speaker 1: Yes, please.
Waiter: Thank you. Here is your receipt.
Speaker 1: Thank you!
TWO
Speaker 2: Hi, we’d like to pay, please.
Waiter: Certainly. How would you like to pay?
Speaker 2: Can we split the bill?
Waiter: Sure. By person or by item?
Speaker 2: By item, please. Sorry, can you check this? I don’t think we ordered this drink.
Waiter: Sorry about that. Let me check… You’re right. I’ll remove it and bring the updated bill.
Speaker 2: Thanks. Is the service charge included?
Waiter: No, it isn’t.
Speaker 2: Can we get a receipt?
Waiter: Paper or email?
Speaker 2: Email, please.
Waiter: Of course.
THREE
Speaker 3: Could we have the bill, please?
Waiter: Of course. Here it is.
Speaker 3: Thanks. I’m a bit confused about tipping… Is it included?
Waiter: No, the tip is not included. The tip is optional.
Speaker 3: OK. And can we pay with two methods?
Waiter: Yes, that’s fine.
Speaker 3: Great. I’ll pay half in cash, and my friend will pay the other half by card.
Waiter: No problem. I can take the cash here, and then I’ll take your card to the card machine.
Speaker 3: Perfect, thank you.
Waiter: You’re welcome!
FOUR
Speaker 4: Hi, I’m in a hurry. I need to go to the airport soon. Can I pay now, before my meal?
Waiter: Of course. No problem. I can bring the bill now.
Speaker 4: Thanks. I’ll pay by card.
Waiter: I’m really sorry, but the card machine isn’t working at the moment.
Speaker 4: Oh… really?
Waiter: Yes, I’m afraid so. The total amount you’ll be charged is $18. You can still pay with cash.
Speaker 4: OK, I’ll pay with cash then.
Waiter: Thank you, and sorry again for the inconvenience.
FIVE
Speaker 5: Hi, could you bring the bill, please?
Waiter: Of course. One moment, please… Here you go.
Speaker 5: Sorry, I think there is a mistake. What is this extra appetizer? I didn’t order it.
Waiter: Oh, I’m really sorry about that. Let me check… Yes, you’re right. I apologize, that shouldn’t be on your bill. I’ll remove it.
Speaker 5: Thank you. And can I put the rest of the bill on my room?
Waiter: Yes, no problem. What’s your room number?
Speaker 5: Room 318. And can you print a company receipt as well? It’s for my business trip.
Waiter: Certainly. We can print the invoice.
Speaker 5: Great.
Waiter: Here is your company receipt, and I’m sorry again for the mistake.
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