Skit 3 - Paying in a cafe
Instructions to the English teacher
Get the students to alternate roles.
Pre teach:-
- Excuse me. - To get the waiter's attention (not "Waiter!")
- Certainly or of course. - To agree to do something.
- "I'd like to pay." = "I'd like the bill."
- "Keep the change." to give a tip.
| Alternative 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Student 1 | Customer | Excuse me! |
| Student 2 | Waiter/waitress | Yes? |
| Student 1 | Customer | I'd like to pay, please. |
| Student 2 | Waiter/waitress | Certainly. That will be £1.50 please. |
| Student 1 | Customer | Here's £2.00. Keep the change. |
| Alternative 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Student 1 | Customer | Excuse me! |
| Student 2 | Waiter/waitress | Yes? |
| Student 1 | Customer | I'd like the bill, please. |
| Student 2 | Waiter/waitress | Of course. Here it is. |
| Student 1 | Customer | Thank you. |
Extension -
Get the students to write out a bill to present to the 'customer'.
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