English · A1 · Speaking · about 5 min
Three lines. What you want, where you'll eat it, and how you'll pay.
Say thisI'd like a margherita, please.
Not thisI want pizza give me.
WhyI'd like is the counter. Want is for friends.
Say thisFor here, please.
Not thisHere.
WhyThe cashier asked where you'll eat. Answer the whole question.
Say thisCan I pay by card?
Not thisMoney card?
WhyName the method. Card is enough.
| Say this | Not this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| I'd like a margherita, please. | I want pizza give me. | I'd like is the counter. Want is for friends. |
| For here, please. | Here. | The cashier asked where you'll eat. Answer the whole question. |
| Can I pay by card? | Money card? | Name the method. Card is enough. |
Ordering a slice is A1. Explaining why you love it, or complaining that it's cold, can wait until A2.
What you want
I'd like a margherita, please.
A topping, if you need one
No olives, please.
Where
For here, please. Or: To take away, please.
Pay
Can I pay by card?
The cashier says: Eat in or take away?
The till shows the total. You want to pay by card.
I'd like a margherita, please.
I'd like is the line you hand the cashier. I want is a wish you say to a friend.
Anya's usual is a margherita. She says it the same way every Friday so she doesn't have to invent a sentence.
For here, please.
Eat in or take away is one choice. For here answers it.
She always forgets this bit and then stands there holding the box.
Can I pay by card?
Name the method. Card, cash, or contactless.
The till beeps. The sentence is shorter than the panic.