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Ordering eggs in English (beginner)
Beginner English for ordering eggs. Key line: “I'd like two eggs, please.”
Full script
Lin
I'd like two eggs, please.
Them
Sure. How do you want them?
Lin
One sunny-side-up, and one well-done.
Them
Nice. Do you want toast, too?
Lin
Yes, please. My toast needs a friend.
Them
I can do that. Jam or butter?
Lin
Butter, please. The eggs are friendly enough.
Them
Great. Two eggs, toast, and no lonely bread.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
order
✓ I'd like two eggs, please.Polite way to order
Great for orders; politer than I want
style
✓ How do you want them?Ask how you want eggs
Staff often ask this for eggs
two styles
✓ One sunny-side-up, and one well-done.Say one...one... for two eggs
Repeat one for clarity
spread
✓ Jam or butter?Choice for toast
Use or for two choices
Quick answers
order: what to say in English
Say “I'd like two eggs, please.” — polite way to order. Great for orders; politer than I want.
style: what to say in English
Say “How do you want them?” — ask how you want eggs. Staff often ask this for eggs.
two styles: what to say in English
Say “One sunny-side-up, and one well-done.” — say one...one... for two eggs. Repeat one for clarity.
spread: what to say in English
Say “Jam or butter?” — choice for toast. Use or for two choices.