1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Are you ready to order? Start taking the order.
- What can I get you? Casual alternative.
- How would you like your steak? Ask about cooking.
- Would you like any sides with that? Upsell politely.
- What milk would you like? Coffee options: full cream, skim, oat, soy, almond.
- Is that dine in or takeaway? Eat here or take away.
- So that's one flat white and a ham and cheese toastie. Repeat the order.
- It'll be about ten minutes. Say how long.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Staff" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for taking orders?
'Are you ready to order?' (start taking the order). 'What can I get you?' (casual alternative). 'How would you like your steak?' (ask about cooking). 'Would you like any sides with that?' (upsell politely).
How can I practise taking orders in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.