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Sharing one dish in English (beginner)
Beginner English for sharing one dish. Key line: “Hi, can we share this dish?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can we share this dish?
Them
Sure, it's big enough for two.
Lin
Great, can we get an extra plate?
Them
Of course. Do you need two forks too?
Lin
Yes, two forks, please.
Them
Got it. You two look very serious.
Lin
We are. He counts the fries.
Them
Then I'll add one extra fry.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
share?
✓ Can we share this dish?ask to split one dish
share = split one dish
extra plate
✓ Can we get an extra plate?ask for one more plate
get = ask for/order
2 forks
✓ Two forks, please.ask for two forks
fork, not knife
for two
✓ It's big enough for two.say it can feed two
for two = for 2 people
Quick answers
share: what to say in English
Say “Can we share this dish?” — ask to split one dish. share = split one dish.
extra plate: what to say in English
Say “Can we get an extra plate?” — ask for one more plate. get = ask for/order.
2 forks: what to say in English
Say “Two forks, please.” — ask for two forks. fork, not knife.
for two: what to say in English
Say “It's big enough for two.” — say it can feed two. for two = for 2 people.