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Checking on a late order in English (beginner)
Beginner English for checking on a late order. Key line: “Hi, could you check our order, please?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could you check our order, please?
Them
Of course. What did you order?
Lin
The noodles and dumplings, please.
Them
Thanks. I'll check on them now.
Lin
My stomach is singing already.
Them
Then let's not make it sing longer.
Lin
Can they come soon, if possible?
Them
Yes—before your stomach starts a concert.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
ask
✓ Could you check our order, please?Polite: ask staff to check
It's polite to add please
order
✓ What did you order?Staff checking your order
Common check-back question
soon
✓ Can they come soon, if possible?Polite: ask for it sooner
if possible = softer
check
✓ I'll check on them now.They'll go check right away
Means they’ll check right away
Quick answers
ask: what to say in English
Say “Could you check our order, please?” — polite: ask staff to check. It's polite to add please.
order: what to say in English
Say “What did you order?” — staff checking your order. Common check-back question.
soon: what to say in English
Say “Can they come soon, if possible?” — polite: ask for it sooner. if possible = softer.
check: what to say in English
Say “I'll check on them now.” — they'll go check right away. Means they’ll check right away.