English · A1 · Speaking · 1–3 min
Four quick choices at the pizza counter. Tap what you'd really say.
01 · The order
Two slices for us. Let's get the words right.
Choose what you would say
A1 practice: make a simple order and answer whether you will eat here or take it away.
The cashier asksWhat would you like?
You can sayI'd like two margheritas, please.
Use it whenYou order two pizzas.
The cashier asksFor here or takeaway?
You can sayFor here, please.
Use it whenYou will eat at the counter.
The cashier asksFor here or takeaway?
You can sayTo take away, please.
Use it whenYou will leave with your food.
| The cashier asks | You can say | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| What would you like? | I'd like two margheritas, please. | You order two pizzas. |
| For here or takeaway? | For here, please. | You will eat at the counter. |
| For here or takeaway? | To take away, please. | You will leave with your food. |
For here, please.
Use this when you will eat at the café or restaurant.
Two slices, eaten at the window.
I'd like two margheritas, please.
I'd like is a polite way to start an order. Say the quantity before the food.
One is for her. She says two anyway.
To take away, please.
Use this when you want to carry your food out.
Rain. She changes her mind.