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At a dessert shop in English (beginner)
Beginner English for at a dessert shop. Key line: “Hi, can I get an extra spoon?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I get an extra spoon?
Them
Sure. Is this for sharing?
Lin
Yes, and one small plate, please.
Them
Of course. Anything else?
Lin
A napkin, please. I drop things.
Them
No problem. It happens all the time.
Lin
Thanks. I want no mess today.
Them
Then take two napkins. This cake fights back.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
One more
✓ Can I get an extra spoon?Ask for one more spoon
extra = one more
Small plate
✓ One small plate, please.Polite way to ask for a plate
one..., please = common order pattern
More?
✓ Anything else?Staff may ask this
Common staff question; answer directly
Napkin
✓ A napkin, please.Polite way to ask for a napkin
Useful with desserts
Quick answers
One more: what to say in English
Say “Can I get an extra spoon?” — ask for one more spoon. extra = one more.
Small plate: what to say in English
Say “One small plate, please.” — polite way to ask for a plate. one..., please = common order pattern.
More: what to say in English
Say “Anything else?” — staff may ask this. Common staff question; answer directly.
Napkin: what to say in English
Say “A napkin, please.” — polite way to ask for a napkin. Useful with desserts.