Skit 2 - Ordering in a cafe
Instructions to the English teacher
Get the students to alternate roles.
Pre teach:-
- The difference between waiter and waitress.
- I would like = I'd like ...
- The different ways you can have coffee (for ideas and images see the 'How do you take it?' section in lesson 32).
| Alternative 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Student 1 | Waiter/waitress | Are you ready to order? |
| Student 2 | Customer | Yes. I'd like a cup of coffee, please. |
| Student 1 | Waiter/waitress | We have cappucino, espresso, filter or instant. |
| Student 2 | Customer | A cappucino please. |
| Alternative 2 | |
|---|---|
| Student 1 | Excuse me. Do you have the time? |
| Student 2 | Yes, it's 5.00. |
| Student 1 | Thank you. |
| Student 2 | You're welcome. |
| Alternative 3 | |
|---|---|
| Student 1 | Excuse me. Have you got the time? |
| Student 2 | Yes, it's 5.00. |
| Student 1 | Thank you. |
| Student 2 | You're welcome. |
Extension -
Bring in some props (a tray, a cup and saucer) get the students to write out a bill to present to the 'customer'.
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