Asking for the menu and water in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking for the menu and water. Key line: “Could I get a menu and some water?”
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Use this to ask for a menu
Could I get... = natural for ordering
Use this to ask for water
some water sounds better than a water
Ask if non-sparkling water is okay
still water = water with no bubbles
Simple polite yes
Use this to agree politely
Quick answers
menu: what to say in English
Say “Could I get a menu?” — use this to ask for a menu. Could I get... = natural for ordering.
water: what to say in English
Say “Could I get some water?” — use this to ask for water. some water sounds better than a water.
check: what to say in English
Say “Is still water okay?” — ask if non-sparkling water is okay. still water = water with no bubbles.
polite: what to say in English
Say “Yes, please.” — simple polite yes. Use this to agree politely.