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Upgrading a fast-food meal in English (beginner)
Beginner English for upgrading a fast-food meal. Key line: “Hi, can I upgrade my meal?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I upgrade my meal?
Them
Sure. Do you want fries and a drink?
Lin
Yes, and a large drink, please.
Them
No problem. Anything else?
Lin
Can I get extra ketchup?
Them
Of course. You really like ketchup.
Lin
Yes. My fries need a swim.
Them
Then I'll add napkins, captain.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Upgrade
✓ Can I upgrade my meal?Ask to make the combo bigger
upgrade: ask to pay more for a bigger meal
Large
✓ A large drink, please.Ask for the big size drink
large here = big size
More
✓ Anything else?Common closing question from staff
A common closing question
Extra sauce
✓ Can I get extra ketchup?Ask for more ketchup
extra = more
Quick answers
Upgrade: what to say in English
Say “Can I upgrade my meal?” — ask to make the combo bigger. upgrade: ask to pay more for a bigger meal.
Large: what to say in English
Say “A large drink, please.” — ask for the big size drink. large here = big size.
More: what to say in English
Say “Anything else?” — common closing question from staff. A common closing question.
Extra sauce: what to say in English
Say “Can I get extra ketchup?” — ask for more ketchup. extra = more.