[Learning English Podcast] Calling for Food Delivery: Simple Phone English for Beginners | ClearTalk English - Interactive Script & Audio
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Alex: Hello and welcome to ClearTalk English! My name is Alex.
Emma: And I am Emma! We are so happy you are here with us today.
Alex: Emma, have you ever felt nervous when speaking on the phone in a new language?
Emma: Oh, absolutely! It is much harder because you cannot see the other person's face.
Alex: That is so true. You cannot look at their hands or mouth for clues.
Emma: Exactly. And when you are hungry, making a phone call can feel even scarier!
Alex: Today, we are going to solve that problem for all of our wonderful listeners.
Emma: Yes! Our topic today is calling for food delivery with simple English.
Alex: We will teach you clear phrases so you can order delicious food anytime.
Emma: You will learn how to choose your food, give your address, and ask for the price.
Alex: We even have a fun roleplay where I order a fresh pizza from Emma.
Emma: And at the end, we will review our special target vocabulary together.
Alex: So sit back, relax, and get ready to practice your phone English with us!
Emma: Let us begin with the first steps of calling a restaurant.
Alex: When you dial the phone, the restaurant worker will usually answer with a greeting.
Emma: They might say, 'Thank you for calling Luigi's Pizza. How can I help you?'
Alex: That sounds very friendly! How should a beginner answer that greeting, Emma?
Emma: You can say, 'Hi, I would like to place an order, please.'
Alex: That is very polite and simple. 'I would like to place an order, please.'
Emma: Right after that, the worker will ask you an important question.
Alex: They will ask, 'Is this for delivery or pick up?'
Emma: Let us explain the difference between those two choices for our listeners.
Alex: Delivery means a driver brings the food directly to your home or office.
Emma: And pick up means you go to the restaurant yourself to get your food.
Alex: Some restaurants also use the word 'takeout' or 'carryout' for pick up.
Emma: If you want to stay on your couch, you should say, 'Delivery, please!'
Alex: Staying on the couch is my favorite hobby on a Friday night.
Emma: Mine too! Now, after you say delivery, the worker will ask for your food choices.
Alex: They will say, 'What would you like to order today?'
Emma: To keep it easy, you can use the phrase, 'Can I please have...' or 'I would like...'