How to Order Food at a Restaurant in English

Summary

In this video, Bob the Canadian takes viewers on a culinary journey to four different restaurants, teaching useful English phrases for ordering food. From pizza and burgers to subs and donuts, Bob demonstrates how to use common phrases like 'I'd like to order,' 'I'll have,' 'Could I have,' and 'Could I get' in various dining scenarios. Along the way, he highlights the importance of learning practical phrases that can help viewers feel confident when ordering food in English. The video is a fun and engaging way to practice real-life English skills in a variety of restaurant settings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Bob teaches viewers how to order food in English at four different types of restaurants.
• 😀 The phrase 'I would like to order' is used for politely ordering food, such as a small pepperoni pizza.
• 😀 At a fast food restaurant, the phrase 'I will have' or 'I'll have' is used to order, demonstrated with a Teen Burger combo.
• 😀 Bob demonstrates using the phrase 'Could I have' to order a sub with specific toppings and drinks.
• 😀 In a Tim Hortons, Bob uses the phrase 'Could I get' to order a half dozen donuts for his kids.
• 😀 Bob orders a pizza for pickup using his name and phone number for identification.
• 😀 The video emphasizes ordering combos at restaurants, such as fries and root beer with a burger.
• 😀 Bob shares how to use 'Could I get' when ordering drinks, like a large peppermint tea, at Tim Hortons.
• 😀 Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to Bob's channel and engage with his content for more English lessons.
• 😀 Bob mentions that his kids are waiting eagerly at home to enjoy the food he orders during the video.
• 😀 At each restaurant, Bob provides practical examples of ordering phrases, helping viewers improve their conversational English.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video?

The main purpose of the video is to teach viewers four different English phrases they can use when ordering food at a restaurant.

What phrase does Bob use to order a pizza?

Bob uses the phrase 'I would like to order' or its short form 'I'd like to order' when ordering a pizza.

What is the total cost of the small pepperoni pizza Bob orders?

The total cost of the small pepperoni pizza Bob orders is $9.05.

Which fast food order does Bob make, and what phrase does he use?

Bob orders a Teen Burger with fries and root beer, and he uses the phrase 'I’ll have' to make his order.

What combination does Bob choose when ordering a sub?

Bob chooses a cold cut combo with whole wheat bread, a footlong size, and orange cheddar cheese, along with tomatoes, spinach, cucumbers, and cookies as a side.

What phrase does Bob use to order a sub?

Bob uses the phrase 'Could I have' to order his sub.

What did Bob order at Tim Hortons?

At Tim Hortons, Bob orders six donuts, including chocolate dip, Boston cream, vanilla dip, maple dip, classic sour cream, and another Boston cream.

What is the purpose of Bob buying donuts at Tim Hortons?

Bob buys donuts at Tim Hortons for his kids as a dessert.

What is Bob’s final stop in the video?

Bob's final stop in the video is to pick up a large peppermint tea for Jen at Tim Hortons.

How does Bob end the video?

Bob ends the video by reminding viewers to subscribe to his channel and encouraging them to watch more of his videos if they found the content helpful.