When you have finished this lesson you can:
● Order something to drink at a cafe
● Order food at a cafe
● Ask for the bill
When you have finished this lesson you can:
● Order something to drink at a cafe
● Order food at a cafe
● Ask for the bill
Pavan is about to follow directions to Kerry County Museum when he meets Megan. She is married to Pavan’s friend Fiachra and she had gone to the station to meet him. She could not see him at first but she ran after him and met him as he was about to leave. They walk together to the County Museum where there is a restaurant. Try to notice the names of the food they order and the way Megan is talking to the waiter.
Pavan is about to follow directions to Kerry County Museum when he meets Megan. She is married to Pavan’s friend Fiachra and she had gone to the station to meet him. She could not see him at first but she ran after him and met him as he was about to leave. They walk together to the County Museum where there is a restaurant. Try to notice the names of the food they order and the way Megan is talking to the waiter.
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Chicken salad and tea | |
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A cup of tea, a burger and a glass of water. | |
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A cup of tea, a sandwich and a glass of water |
Irish people drink both tea and coffee. In the last ten to fifteen years coffee shops have become more popular. When you visit an Irish person’s home, you may be asked „Would you like a cup of tea?” as a sign of hospitality. It is generally more acceptable to accept the offer rather than to decline. Irish people will generally not be offended by such a decline.
Irish people drink both tea and coffee. In the last ten to fifteen years coffee shops have become more popular. When you visit an Irish person’s home, you may be asked „Would you like a cup of tea?” as a sign of hospitality. It is generally more acceptable to accept the offer rather than to decline. Irish people will generally not be offended by such a decline.
When you book at a cafe or restaurant, it is courteous to say I would like to ask for, followed by your order.
When you book at a cafe or restaurant, it is courteous to say I would like to ask for, followed by your order.
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Black coffe | |
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Coffee with milk and sugar | |
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Tea | |
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Coffee with sugar | |
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Coffee with milk |
Guinness is made in Ireland and is available throughout the world. Normally when Irish people order Guinness, they ask for „a pint“. In a bar, an Irish person might order a pint (I’ll have a pint please“) and she/he will not usually say „a pint of Guinness“. Irish people if asking you out for a drink might say „Are you going for a pint?”
Guinness is made in Ireland and is available throughout the world. Normally when Irish people order Guinness, they ask for „a pint“. In a bar, an Irish person might order a pint (I’ll have a pint please“) and she/he will not usually say „a pint of Guinness“. Irish people if asking you out for a drink might say „Are you going for a pint?”
Order a cup of tea at the cafe:
Order a cup of tea at the cafe:
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A soup | |
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A piece of cake | |
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A chicken salad | |
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A sandwich |
At a cafe you usually order and pay at the counter, even though there are some places serving at the table.
Restaurants always have table service. Note that it is rude to shout at the waiter. You can wait discreetly until the waiter comes. In some restaurants you may need to wait until the waiter shows you to your table. You are generally advised to make a reservation when dining in a restaurant or hotel restaurant in the evening or at night.
At a cafe you usually order and pay at the counter, even though there are some places serving at the table.
Restaurants always have table service. Note that it is rude to shout at the waiter. You can wait discreetly until the waiter comes. In some restaurants you may need to wait until the waiter shows you to your table. You are generally advised to make a reservation when dining in a restaurant or hotel restaurant in the evening or at night.
In the next section we will look at articles, i.e. one and one.
In the next section we will look at articles, i.e. one and one.
The definite article: the |
The indefinite article a or an. An is used before nouns that begin with a vowel. |
The definite article: the |
The indefinite article a or an. An is used before nouns that begin with a vowel. |
Nouns in English are neither masculine nor feminine. The definite article the is used with all nouns and the indefinite article a or an is used with all nouns. Nouns can be common nouns which name things (book, house, car) or proper nouns which name people and places.
Nouns in English are neither masculine nor feminine. The definite article the is used with all nouns and the indefinite article a or an is used with all nouns. Nouns can be common nouns which name things (book, house, car) or proper nouns which name people and places.
To use the particular article, you place the article before the noun.
To use the particular article, you place the article before the noun.
Nouns in English are neither masculine nor feminine. Nouns can be common nouns which name things (book, house, car) or proper nouns which name people and places.
Nouns in English are neither masculine nor feminine. Nouns can be common nouns which name things (book, house, car) or proper nouns which name people and places.
Remember: in front of a noun, the article is indefinite or definite.
Remember: in front of a noun, the article is indefinite or definite.
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10 - 15 % | |
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15 - 20 % | |
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When you ask for the bill at a restaurant, you can use the same sentence as when ordering: I would like to ask for ...
When you ask for the bill at a restaurant, you can use the same sentence as when ordering: I would like to ask for ...
When you give someone something, you say:
When you give someone something, you say:
When you get something from someone, you say:
When you get something from someone, you say:
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Thank you | |
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There you are |
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I would like a cup of coffee | |
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I would like to ask for a cup of coffee | |
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I would like to have a cup of coffee |
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Order a cup of coffee with milk:
Order a cup of coffee with milk:
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I would like to ask for the bill | |
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I would like to ask for the menu | |
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I would like to pay the bill | |
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I would like the bill to ask |
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No | |
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Yes |
Order a cup of tea with milk.
Order a cup of tea with milk.
Order a salad without tomatoes:
Order a salad without tomatoes:
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A cold beer | |
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Tomato soup | |
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A cup of coffee with milk | |
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A cup of tea | |
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A sparkling water |
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The bill | |
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A bill |
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Exercise | Result | Your answer | Correct answer |