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Ordering water with no ice in English (beginner)

Beginner English for ordering water with no ice. Key line: “Could I get some water, no ice, please?”

Full script

Lin
Could I get some water, no ice, please?
Them
Sure. No ice, right?
Lin
Yes, room temperature, if you can.
Them
Yep, I can do that.
Lin
Thanks. My teeth hate cold drinks.
Them
So you and ice are enemies.
Lin
Yes, please keep us apart.
Them
Deal. I'll keep the peace.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

order water
✓ Could I get some water, please?

Polite way to ask for water

Polite order; some water sounds natural

no ice
✓ No ice, please.

Ask for the drink without ice

Add it after the drink order

room temp
✓ Room temperature, if you can.

Ask for it not cold

More natural than warm water here

confirm
✓ No ice, right?

Staff checking your order

Staff often repeat this to confirm

Quick answers

order water: what to say in English

Say “Could I get some water, please?” — polite way to ask for water. Polite order; some water sounds natural.

no ice: what to say in English

Say “No ice, please.” — ask for the drink without ice. Add it after the drink order.

room temp: what to say in English

Say “Room temperature, if you can.” — ask for it not cold. More natural than warm water here.

confirm: what to say in English

Say “No ice, right?” — staff checking your order. Staff often repeat this to confirm.

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