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Customizing a sandwich order in English (beginner)
Beginner English for customizing a sandwich order. Key line: “Hi, can I build my own sandwich?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I build my own sandwich?
Them
Sure. What bread would you like?
Lin
Whole wheat, please. And no onions.
Them
No problem. Any cheese or sauce?
Lin
Cheddar, please, and a little mayo.
Them
Great. Toasted or cold?
Lin
Toasted, please. Onions make me cry.
Them
Got it. No onions, no tears.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
custom
✓ Can I build my own sandwich?Ask to choose your own ingredients.
Natural way to start ordering
bread
✓ Whole wheat, please.Choose the bread type.
You can also say white, etc.
no onions
✓ No onions, please.Ask to leave onions out.
No + food = very common
toasted
✓ Toasted, please.Ask for it toasted.
Hot, not cold
Quick answers
custom: what to say in English
Say “Can I build my own sandwich?” — ask to choose your own ingredients. Natural way to start ordering.
bread: what to say in English
Say “Whole wheat, please.” — choose the bread type. You can also say white, etc.
no onions: what to say in English
Say “No onions, please.” — ask to leave onions out. No + food = very common.
toasted: what to say in English
Say “Toasted, please.” — ask for it toasted. Hot, not cold.