Going Out For Dinner

GOING OUT FOR DINNER

INSTRUCTIONS: 1ST PART

In your groups prepare a dialogue about “Going out for dinner”. Decide:

1. WAITER/WAITRES: Who is going to be a waiter/waitress.

2. CUSTOMERS: Who is going to be a client or customer.

3. BIRTHDAY PARTY, ROMANTIC DINNER…: What kind of dinner is it?

4. FAST FOOD OR RESTAURANT: Where are you going to have dinner?

5. THE MENU: What is there in the menu?

6. Write the above details in a TABLE.

KIND OF DINNER FAMILY DINNER

WORK DINNER

BIRTHDAY PARTY

ROMANTIC DINNER

KIND OF PLACEFAST FOOD RESTAURANT

A MENU CONSISTS OF: Starters

Main course

Desserts

Drinks

EXAMPLE OF TABLE

WAITER/WAITRESS

CUSTOMERS MENU

Starters Main course

Desserts Drinks

Names and surnames.

Names and surnames.

Shrimp cocktail

NachosSalad

SteakFishChickenSpaghettiPizzaHamburger

Chocolate cakeIce creamPiePudding

TeaCoffeeSoda

Orange juice

Mineral water

CokeWine

INSTRUCTIONS: 2nd PARTTHE DIALOGUE

1. Write your dialogue in a piece of paper.

2. Give a copy of the text to Marga in a word document. You need one per group.

3. Remember that everybody has to participate in the dialogue and have a copy.

KEY VOCABULARY CUSTOMERS

Can I see a menu?

Can I have..., please?

I want...

I would like...

I'd like the bill, please.

WAITER/WAITRESS

Here you are

Enjoy your meal!

Can I get you anything else?

What would you like ...

1. for starter?2. as a main course?3. to drink?

That'll be ...euros.

MODEL 1Waiter: Hi. How are you doing this evening? Marga: Fine, thank you. Can I see a menu, please? Waiter: Certainly, here you are. Marga: Thank you. What's today's special? Waiter: Grilled tuna and cheese on rye. Marga: That sounds good. I'll have that. Waiter: Would you like something to drink? Marga: Yes, I'd like a coke. Waiter (returning with the food) Here you are. Enjoy your

meal! Marga: Thank you. Waiter: Can I get you anything else? Marga: No thanks. I'd like the bill, please. Waiter: That'll be 17.50 euros. Marga: Here you are. Keep the change! Waiter: Thank you! Have a good day! Marga: Bye.

MODEL 2Waitress: Hello, Can I help you?Juan: Yes, I'd like to have some dinner.Waitress: Would you like a starter?Juan: Yes, I'd like a bowl of chicken soup, please.Waitress: And what would you like for a main course?Juan: I'd like a grilled cheese sandwich.Waitress: Would you like anything to drink?Juan: Yes, I'd like a glass of Coke, please.Waitress... (After Juan has his dinner): Can I bring you

anything else?Juan: No thank you. Just the bill.Waitress: Certainly.Juan: I don't have my glasses. How much is the dinner?Waitress: That's 20 euros.Juan: Oh, that’s pretty expensive! Here you are. Thank you

very much.Waitress: You're welcome. Have a good day!Juan: Thank you, the same to you.

POSSIBLE SITUATIONSThere is a fly in the

meal.

The menu is mistaken!

You don’t have money to pay.

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

Good luck!!