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Using a self-order kiosk in English

Everyday English for using a self-order kiosk. Key line: “Hey, can you walk me through this screen?”

Full script

Lin
Hey, can you walk me through this screen?
Them
Sure. Just tap order, then pick what you want.
Lin
Okay, I'm stuck already. Why is it asking about pickles?
Them
Because you chose the burger. This machine really loves options.
Lin
Can we skip all that? I just want fries.
Them
Yep, hit next. It asks everyone twenty tiny questions.
Lin
Got it. One burger, fries, and no pickle drama.
Them
Perfect. Now the kiosk knows your secret and won't judge.

Key phrases

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

Help
✓ Can you walk me through this screen?

Use this to ask for help with one screen.

Good when you want someone to guide you step by step

Stuck
✓ I'm stuck already.

Say this when you cannot continue.

already adds "this soon?" feeling

Skip
✓ Can we skip all that?

Use this to skip extra steps.

Very common and natural in speech

Got it
✓ Got it.

Say this when you understand.

More natural than I understand

Quick answers

Help: what to say in English

Say “Can you walk me through this screen?” — use this to ask for help with one screen. Good when you want someone to guide you step by step.

Stuck: what to say in English

Say “I'm stuck already.” — say this when you cannot continue. already adds "this soon?" feeling.

Skip: what to say in English

Say “Can we skip all that?” — use this to skip extra steps. Very common and natural in speech.

Got it: what to say in English

Say “Got it.” — say this when you understand. More natural than I understand.

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