This unit introduces some core vocabulary used by waitstaff while taking food orders.
Now Studying: Restaurant Menus and Taking Orders
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Core Training Activities
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Multiple Choice Activity
Select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.
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Listening Comprehension Activity
Listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.
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Spelling and Recognition
Identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.
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Vocabulary Builder Activity
Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:
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One of the most important jobs in any restaurant is taking an order from a customer. If there are mistakes in the order then there will be mistakes in the preparation of the order and the customer will inevitably complain.
To be able to take an order correctly, you need to be able to understand the menu. This is not just a case of being able to read the menu but also understand what certain terms…
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Reading Comprehension Quiz
Test your understanding of the reading material with a quick comprehension quiz.
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Speaking Practice Activity
Master your pronunciation by recording yourself and receiving feedback from native-speaking teachers.
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The service was excellent; the food arrived on time and was delicious so we gave the waiter a large tip.
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The price of the meal was very reasonable and we will certainly visit this restaurant again.
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When the waiter comes over to take our order, will you get me the fish?
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Writing Practice Activity
Improve your writing skills with guided essay questions and professional correction.
- What factors need to be taken into account when choosing a type of menu to use in a restaurant?
- Discuss the reasons why it is important for a waiter/waitress to know what ingredients a dish has been made from.
