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Ordering a kids' meal in English (beginner)
Beginner English for ordering a kids' meal. Key line: “I'd like a kids' meal, please.”
Full script
Lin
I'd like a kids' meal, please.
Them
Sure. Is it for a child?
Lin
Um, it's for me.
Them
No problem. Adults order it too.
Lin
Great. Can I get apple juice?
Them
Yes. It comes with fries or fruit.
Lin
I'll take fruit. I'm being good.
Them
Nice. The cookie still counts, though.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
polite order
✓ I'd like a kids' meal, please.Polite way to order this meal
Natural for ordering; politer than I want
who it's for
✓ Is it for a child?Ask who will have it
for = intended for
order a drink
✓ Can I get apple juice?Polite way to ask for a drink
Can I get... is common when ordering
I'll take
✓ I'll take fruit.Choose fruit as the side
You can also use it with fries, etc.
Quick answers
polite order: what to say in English
Say “I'd like a kids' meal, please.” — polite way to order this meal. Natural for ordering; politer than I want.
who it's for: what to say in English
Say “Is it for a child?” — ask who will have it. for = intended for.
order a drink: what to say in English
Say “Can I get apple juice?” — polite way to ask for a drink. Can I get... is common when ordering.
I'll take: what to say in English
Say “I'll take fruit.” — choose fruit as the side. You can also use it with fries, etc.