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Ordering at a bar in English (beginner)
Beginner English for ordering at a bar. Key line: “Hi, I'd like a soda, please.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like a soda, please.
Them
Sure. Ice?
Lin
Yes, and a lemon, please.
Them
Sure. Anything else?
Lin
Can I also get some water?
Them
Still or sparkling?
Lin
Still, please. Big night: one soda.
Them
Got it. Wild night coming up.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Want
✓ I'd like a soda, please.Polite drink order
Polite for ordering; often more natural than I want
Add-on
✓ A lemon, please.Ask to add something
To add something, you can say it directly
Also
✓ Can I also get some water?Add one more item
also often goes before the main verb
Two options
✓ Still or sparkling?Two kinds of water
A common question when you order water
Quick answers
Want: what to say in English
Say “I'd like a soda, please.” — polite drink order. Polite for ordering; often more natural than I want.
Add-on: what to say in English
Say “A lemon, please.” — ask to add something. To add something, you can say it directly.
Also: what to say in English
Say “Can I also get some water?” — add one more item. also often goes before the main verb.
Two options: what to say in English
Say “Still or sparkling?” — two kinds of water. A common question when you order water.