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INTRODUCTION

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LESSON #21 GOING BACK HOME!
Checking in at the Airport

Exercise 1: Picture Description

What do you see in the picture?

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xercise 2: Let’s Talk!

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1. What was your most memorable travel abroad?

2. How are other countries different from Japan?
3. What places/countries do you want to visit?

Wrap-up
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Feeback

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INTRODUCTION

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LESSON #22 LET'S EAT OUT!
Eating at a Fast Food Restaurant

Exercise 1: Picture Description

What do you see in the picture?

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Exercise 2: Let's Talk!

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 1. Where is your go-to place for eating out?
2. Which do you prefer: home-cooked or restaurant food?
3. Can you eat fast food everyday?

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30 Essential Fast Food Vocabulary Words for

Eating and Learning on the Go
There are over 14,000 McDonald’s restaurants in the United States.
Worldwide, there are over 35,000 restaurants!

But McDonald’s is just one of many fast food places around the world.
Fast food chains are groups of restaurants (which are also sometimes called fast food joints) that
use the same name, style and food.

They’re places where you can get fast and cheap food, and where you’ll always know exactly
what you’ll get, no matter where in the world you are. In other words, it’s the perfect food for
the fast-paced world we live in.
Fast food restaurants are especially common in the U.S.—just think about how many
McDonald’s are there!

If you plan on visiting or living in the U.S. or another English-speaking country, fast food
restaurants are cheap and filling. Some places are even trying to be healthier, and to give
customers enough information so they can make healthy decisions.

You might have eaten at a fast food restaurant before. But do you know how to order a fast food
in English?

By the end of this article you will!

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 A Short History of Fast Food
When you think of fast food, do you think of America?

It’s no surprise—the first fast food restaurants started in the U.S., and America continues to be
home to many of the world’s fast food joints.

In the mid-1900s, fast food restaurants began to open, starting with White Castle. Although
today they’re known for not being very healthy, back then the restaurants were meant to show
people that food eaten outside of home could be delicious too.

Once people got a taste of hamburgers that someone else had cooked, they wanted more. More
and more fast food restaurants opened, following the example of White Castle. That’s why today
many fast food restaurants look so similar. The idea of quick food, prepared right in front of you
as you wait, came from back then.

Different Types of Fast Food

You might only picture McDonald’s when you think of fast food, but there are many different
kinds of fast food restaurants. Some examples of fast food chains are:

 Burger King serves hamburgers, fries and more, similar to what McDonald’s serves.
 Subway serves sandwiches on long heroes (you’ll learn more about those heroes in a bit).
 Starbucks serves many different kinds of coffee drinks and small snacks to go with them.
 Chipotle serves burritos (rice, beans and meat in a corn or wheat tortilla wrap) and tacos (meat
and toppings in a shell).
 iHop serves breakfast foods like pancakes and waffles.
 Arby’s serves steaks and sandwiches.

And there are many more! That means that these days you can always find the right fast food to
suit your tastes and fit your budget.

Luckily, most of these places also use the same kind of vocabulary! However, there are a couple
of differences to keep in mind.

Why is there different vocabulary at different fast food restaurants?

Fast food restaurants love to make up words! It’s all about being a brand, which is the image of a
company. They want their customers to know they’re special and different from other fast food
places.
Places like McDonald’s want their food and meal names to make people think of their
restaurants. For example, you probably know that a Happy Meal is a McDonald’s kid’s meal.
 Even if you don’t know that, though, you can figure out that a McChicken sandwich is probably
another McDonald’s dish, because it starts with Mc.

If you come across a strange word in a fast food restaurant, try to separate the real word from the
brand name!

How to Order Fast Food in English

Fast food restaurants are meant to be really quick. That includes the ordering part!

That means that, no matter which restaurant you go to, you’ll probably have a similar experience
ordering.

Placing your order requires similar phrases at every fast food joint. When ordering, you can start
your order with these sentence starters and phrases:

 “I’d like the…”

 “I’ll take the…”
 “Do you have any…”
 “I’d like to place an order to go.”

Usually the server will ask you any additional questions he or she needs to know after you place
your order.

 “Would you like any sauces with that?”

 “Small, medium or large?”
 “Is that for here or to go?”

After that, it’s just about listening to the questions and making your choices.

If you want anything special done with your order (like a pickle on the side, separate instead of
inside your hamburger), you’ll need to tell the server when you’re ordering.
After the order is done, the server will tell you what your total is—that’s the amount you need to
pay.
30 English Fast Food Vocabulary You Absolutely Need
to Know
General Fast Food Vocabulary
1. Carry-out
The great thing about fast food is that it can be eaten on the go. Carry-out, also known as take-
out, is what you get when you’re not planning to eat at the restaurant. When you get take-out, ask
for your food “to go.”
2. Eat in

The opposite of carry-out, eating in means staying at the fast food restaurant to eat your meal.
When ordering to eat in, ask for your food “to stay” or “for here.”

3. Drive through

This is sometimes misspelled on purpose as “drive thru.” This option lets you order your food
without even needing to get out of your car. Just pull your car up to the special drive thru
window, place your order and drive around to the next window to pay and pick it up.

4. Franchise
A franchise is a group of restaurants that are under the same brand owner, but operate on their
own. The main brand provides the ingredients and menus, but each store has its own owner and
manager. Many fast food restaurants are part of a franchise. McDonald’s and Burger King are
franchises, and so is Starbucks.

Understanding the Menu

5. Menu

Like any restaurant, fast food restaurants have menus which show you the items you can order
and how much they cost. Many fast food places have the menu on a large board on a wall, so it’s
easy to see all the options when you’re ordering.

6. Combo
If you’re having trouble choosing the food you want, you can let the restaurant do it for you.
Some places have special “combos” (short for combinations, although no one ever says the full
word). These combos are pre-created meals that usually contain a few different food items and a
drink.

Sometimes you even get your food cheaper when ordering a combo.

When asking for a combo, you can usually just request it by a number, along with whatever else
you want to add. For example, if you like the meal option on the menu that’s labeled with the
number 5, you can say: “I’d like a number 5, please, with a side order of fries.”

7. Nutrition

Since the world has become more interested in knowing what’s in our food, many menus now
also show nutritional information. This information tells you what’s in your food.

Fast food restaurants don’t usually give you the full ingredients, but you’ll find some useful
information like sugar, fat and calorie content. This is meant to help you make healthy
decisions about what you eat.
Drinks
8. Beverage
This is a fancy way of calling a drink, especially one that isn’t water. It’s that simple!

9. Soft drink

A soft drink is usually used to refer to a carbonated drink like soda. Really, the phrase can be
used to speak about any non-alcoholic drinks. An alcoholic drink is sometimes called a hard
drink.
10. Fountain drink
Many fast food restaurants have soda fountains, which are machines where you can pour
yourself a soft (usually carbonated) drink. Since the server doesn’t need to know what kind of
soda you’ll choose, you can simply order a fountain drink and make your own decision later.

11. Slushie

A slushie is a cold drink made with blended, crushed ice and sweet flavoring. These aren’t very
good for you, but they sure taste good!

12. Smoothie

A smoothie is a (sometimes) healthier alternative to a slushie. Smoothies are made of ice, milk or
ice cream and real fruit.

13. Coffee
Okay, so you probably know what coffee is. In case you don’t, it’s a bitter drink that gives you a
boost of energy.

But what’s a latte? Or a mocha? Or a frappuccino?

This chart shows you what’s what, so you can know exactly what you’re getting the next time
you visit a Starbucks.
Types of Bread
14. Sub

A sub is a type of long bread that’s commonly used in fast food sandwiches. Many native
speakers might not know this, but the sub is named after the submarine (a ship that can go
underwater) because they’re similar in shape. You can also call a sub a wedge, hoagie, hero,
grinder or many other names, depending on where in the world you are.
15. Bun
A bun is a round bread with a flat bottom and a rounded top. Buns are sometimes also
called rolls. They’re most commonly used for sandwiches or hamburgers.
16. Muffin

A muffin is somewhere between a small cake and a sweet bread. Some fast food restaurants sell
them for breakfast, and they’re delicious when eaten with a coffee.

17. Scone

More common in England, a scone is a small, lightly sweetened bread, often served with fruit
and tea.
18. Biscuit

In North America, a biscuit is a small, round, unsweetened, soft bread. In the UK and Ireland, a
biscuit or bisquit is hard and sweet, more like an American cookie. Knowing this can prevent
disappointment!
Side Dishes
19. Sides

The main part of a meal is called the main dish. Smaller items and snacks that are served with the
main dish are called side dishes or sides.
20. Condiments
In addition to getting your meal, fast food places also have a range of condiments. Condiments
are sauces and other things that are added after food is cooked to add to or enhance its flavor.
Some condiments you probably know are ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, salt and pepper.

21. Dressing

No, this isn’t about putting on clothes! Salad dressing is the sauce you add to salad for flavor,
like ranch dressing.

22. French fries

French fries are thinly sliced potato pieces which are fried or deep fried(covered completely in
oil during cooking). They’re usually served with ketchup or other condiments like BBQ
(barbecue) sauce. In England, french fries are called chips, while in America the word chips is
used to refer to thin potato crisps.
23. Hash browns
Hash browns are another potato side dish. They’re made of potatoes and onions, which are cut
into small slices, mixed together, shaped into a thin cake and fried until brown and crispy.

24. Onion rings

Onion rings are cut onion circles that are deep fried into a crunchy, tasty treat.

Types of Meat
25. Burger
A burger, short for hamburger, is a patty made of meat (or tofu, in the case of vegetarian
burgers).

Burgers are usually served on buns with lettuce, tomato and onion. The most common meat used
to make hamburgers is beef. Although the hamin hamburgers makes it seem like burgers are
made of pork, they can actually be made of pretty much any meat including turkey, beef and
even chicken.
26. Chicken nuggets

Chicken nuggets are small pieces of chicken that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

27. Sausage
A sausage is a long piece of processed meat, usually served with breakfast platters and
sandwiches. The most common meat for sausage is pork, but turkey and chicken sausage is good
too.

28. Hot dog

A hot dog is a type of sausage that has a distinctly long and thin shape. Hot dogs are usually
served in a long bun with ketchup, mustard and relish (a condiment made with pickles).

29. Bacon
Bacon is a very flavorful, thin slice of meat that’s fried and usually served with breakfast dishes,
especially with eggs.

30. Angus beef

Some fast food restaurants boast that they serve Angus beef. Angus beef comes from a specific
type of cow and is known for being flavorful and tender (soft). Keep in mind that some fast food
restaurants mix their Angus beef with other, less expensive cuts of beef!

Does this vocabulary all sound delicious?

Are you getting hungry yet?

Well, go get some food—you’re completely ready to order fast food in English like an expert!

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Eating Out Vocabulary

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Useful Vocabulary

waiter(s) waitress(es) chef(s)

menu(s)

glass(es) bottle(s)

candle(s)

bill(s) credit card(s) tip(s)

taxi(s)
SEE ALSO EATING AT HOME AND FOOD VOCABULARY.

Build Up
PLACES TO EAT OUT
 Cafe
Snack Bar
Fast Food Restaurant
Pub
Bistro
Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
PARTS OF A MENU

Starters/Appetizers/Entrees/Hors D'oeuvres
Soups
Main Courses (Meat/Fish/Vegetarian)
Desserts
Beverages (Coffee etc.)
Wine/Drinks List (sometimes on a separate menu)

Naturally Speaking
Booking a Table Placing Your Order Complaining
 I'd like to reserve / book  I'd like the ..............,
a table for four at 8pm, please.
please.  For starters I'll have the
 I'd like to reserve / book soup and for the main
a table for a party of six course I'd like the roast
at 8pm, please. beef.
 I'd like to book a table  Could I have chips
for two at 8 in the name instead of new potatoes,
of Hand, please. please?
 Could we have a table  What is the house
by the window, please? special today?
 Could we have a non-  Is there anything you
smoking table, please? would recommend?
 Could we have a table  Could I see the wine
away from the menu, please?
kitchen/toilets, please?  I'll have a bottle of the
 Could we have a booth, South African Cabernet
please? Sauvignon.
 I'll have a glass of house
red/white, please.
 Excuse me, but my meal
is cold.
 Excuse me, we've been
waiting for over half an
hour for our drinks.
 I'm sorry but I ordered
the side salad not the
vegetables.
 Excuse me this steak is
over done, I ordered
rare.
 I'm afraid this wine
tastes corked.
 Excuse me this wine
isn't chilled properly.
  Could you make sure  Which wine would you
it's a quiet table, please? recommend?

Arriving at the Restaurant During/After the Meal Paying

 Good evening, the name
is Hand. I have a table
booked for six.
 Do you have the menu
in
English/German/French
..., please?
 Do you have a high
chair for young
children, please?
 Could we have a table
over there, please?
 I'm sorry but I asked for
a table by the window.
 Could we have an extra
chair, please?
 Could we have some
more bread, please?
 Do you have a pepper
mill?
 Could I have some
dressing, please?
 Could you pass me the
salt, please?
 That was delicious. My
compliments to the
chef.
 Could I have the bill,
please?
 Do you take Visa?
 We'd like separate bills,
please.
 Is service included?
 No, please. This is on
me. (When you wish to
pay for everyone.)

Dialogue
MR AND MRS SMITH ARE OUT CELEBRATING THEIR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

It's 8pm. Mr Smith (Jack) and Mrs Smith (Jill) are celebrating their 10th wedding
anniversary. They have just arrived at the restaurant.
Mr Smith: Well here we are. What do you think?
Mrs Smith: It's lovely Jack. Are you sure we can afford it?
Mr Smith: Well I may have to do some washing up, but you're worth it.
The waiter arrives.
Waiter: Good evening sir, madame.
Mr Smith: Good evening. We have a reservation for a table for two in the name of Smith.
Waiter: Yes sir. May I take your coats?
Waiter takes their coats and hangs them up.
Mr & Mrs
Thank you.
Smith:
Your welcome. Would you like to come to the table or would you prefer to
Waiter:
order in the bar?
Mr Smith: I wouldn't mind an aperitif. We'll order in the bar.
Waiter: Please follow me, I'll bring you the menu in a moment.
Mr & Mrs Smith order their drinks at the bar and sit down to look at the menu.

Mrs
Oh dear Jack, it's all in French!
Smith:
Mr
Well that's what we're paying for. Don't worry I've got an idea.
Smith:
Waiter: Are you ready to order sir?
Mr
Not really. Could you recommend something.
Smith:
Certainly sir. The fresh lobster is particularly good this evening, and for starters may I
Waiter:
recommend a light consomme?
Mr
Sounds lovely, what do you think dear?
Smith:
Mrs
Oh yes, I love lobster.
Smith:
Waiter: So, that's two consomme and two lobsters. Would you like to look at the wine menu?
Mr
Why don't you bring us what you think will go best. Nothing too expensive though.
Smith:
Waiter: No problem sir. I'll call you as soon as your table is ready.
The waiter walks away.
Mrs
You are clever Jack, but what about dessert.
Smith:
Mr
Don't worry, they bring round a sweet trolley, so we just point at what we fancy!
Smith:
A while later Mr & Mrs Smith have finished eating and are drinking their coffee.
Waiter: Was everything to your satisfaction?
Mr & Mrs
Yes, lovely thank you.
Smith
The whole meal was delicious, our compliments to the chef. Unfortunately we have
Mr Smith:
to be back for the baby-sitter so could we pay now?
Waiter: Certainly sir, I'll bring you the bill. Would you like me to order you a taxi.
Mr Smith: Yes that would be great, thank you.
Mrs Smith: What a nice man, we must leave him a good tip.
Mr Smith: Yes of course.
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