General English Student
Level: Pre-intermediate
Topic: Eating out (useful phrases and difficult menu vocabulary)
Before:
Create a list of key phrases related to eating out and menu vocabulary for the student to
review.
Gather interesting materials, such as , a sample menu, and short video clip of restaurant
scenarios.
Share the list of target phrases and resources with the student in advance to prepare for the
lesson.
Send a pre-lesson email outlining the lesson objective and ask the student to familiarize
themselves with the provided resources, examine the TL and practice pronunciation.
Expressions /Phrases:
1. Could we have a table for [number of people], please?
2. What do you recommend from the menu?
3. I'd like to order the [dish or item] please.
4. I'll have the..." or "Could I get the..."
5. Can we have the bill/check, please?
6. Can you make it without [ingredient]?
Menu Vocabulary:
1. Starters/ Appetizer
2. Main course
3. Seafood
4. Creamy, spicy, crispy
5. Vegetarian
6. Beverages
7. Dessert
During:
Activity 1: Short discussion 8 mins
Engage in a short discussion with the student about their eating out experiences or
upcoming plans. This may involve sharing favourite restaurants, memorable meals, or
expectations for their upcoming travels.
Connect the discussion to their upcoming travels, stress the importance of feeling
comfortable when ordering food in new places.
Prompt the student to share any challenges they faced or might face when ordering and
suggest ways to overcome them.
Level: Pre-intermediate
Topic: Eating out (useful phrases and difficult menu vocabulary)
Before:
Create a list of key phrases related to eating out and menu vocabulary for the student to
review.
Gather interesting materials, such as , a sample menu, and short video clip of restaurant
scenarios.
Share the list of target phrases and resources with the student in advance to prepare for the
lesson.
Send a pre-lesson email outlining the lesson objective and ask the student to familiarize
themselves with the provided resources, examine the TL and practice pronunciation.
Expressions /Phrases:
1. Could we have a table for [number of people], please?
2. What do you recommend from the menu?
3. I'd like to order the [dish or item] please.
4. I'll have the..." or "Could I get the..."
5. Can we have the bill/check, please?
6. Can you make it without [ingredient]?
Menu Vocabulary:
1. Starters/ Appetizer
2. Main course
3. Seafood
4. Creamy, spicy, crispy
5. Vegetarian
6. Beverages
7. Dessert
During:
Activity 1: Short discussion 8 mins
Engage in a short discussion with the student about their eating out experiences or
upcoming plans. This may involve sharing favourite restaurants, memorable meals, or
expectations for their upcoming travels.
Connect the discussion to their upcoming travels, stress the importance of feeling
comfortable when ordering food in new places.
Prompt the student to share any challenges they faced or might face when ordering and
suggest ways to overcome them.
