Food & drinkIntermediate
Trying ice cream flavors in English
What to say when you want a sample and order ice cream in a cone.
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I try a sample of the pistachio?
Them
Of course! Here you go.
Lin
Mmm, so good! Can I get two scoops?
Them
Sure. Cup or cone?
Lin
A waffle cone, please. With sprinkles on top.
Them
Want to add chocolate sauce? It's free today.
Lin
Free? Then yes, please!
Them
Here you go. Enjoy it before it melts!
Key phrases
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safe choice
✓ Can I try a sample?Ask to taste first
sample = a small taste; pistachio = a nut flavor
count by scoops
✓ Two scoops, please.Ask for two scoops
scoop = one ball; single / double scoop
Common shop question
✓ A waffle cone, please.Choose a waffle cone
cup / cone / waffle cone
extra fun
✓ Sprinkles on top.Add sprinkles
sprinkles = colored sugar; toppings = extras; melt = soften
Quick answers
safe choice: what to say in English
Say “Can I try a sample?” — ask to taste first. sample = a small taste; pistachio = a nut flavor.
count by scoops: what to say in English
Say “Two scoops, please.” — ask for two scoops. scoop = one ball; single / double scoop.
Common shop question: what to say in English
Say “A waffle cone, please.” — choose a waffle cone. cup / cone / waffle cone.
extra fun: what to say in English
Say “Sprinkles on top.” — add sprinkles. sprinkles = colored sugar; toppings = extras; melt = soften.