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Ordering afternoon tea in English (beginner)
Beginner English for ordering afternoon tea. Key line: “I'd like afternoon tea for one, please.”
Full script
Lin
I'd like afternoon tea for one, please.
Them
Sure. Would you like tea or coffee?
Lin
Tea, please. Black tea, if possible.
Them
Of course. Any food you don't eat?
Lin
No, but no fish, please. Tiny sandwiches scare me.
Them
No fish. The sandwiches are very small.
Lin
Great. And one scone, please. I'm brave today.
Them
Perfect, brave one. Tiny sandwiches, but no fish.
Key phrases
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Ordering
✓ I'd like afternoon tea for one, please.Polite order for 1
for one/for two = say number
Drink
✓ Tea, please.Choose your drink
Say what you want first
Diet
✓ No fish, please.Polite food request
Politely say what you avoid
Extra order
✓ And one scone, please.Add one more item
And one...please = add 1 item
Quick answers
Ordering: what to say in English
Say “I'd like afternoon tea for one, please.” — polite order for 1. for one/for two = say number.
Drink: what to say in English
Say “Tea, please.” — choose your drink. Say what you want first.
Diet: what to say in English
Say “No fish, please.” — polite food request. Politely say what you avoid.
Extra order: what to say in English
Say “And one scone, please.” — add one more item. And one...please = add 1 item.