At the Restaurant: The Chek
In this lesson, students will learn how to interact with a waitress at a restaurant, including asking for the check and paying. They will also learn some basic vocabulary related to dining out.
Listen to the audio and answer the questions in the quiz below.
At the Restaurant: Checking out
Mr. Smith: Can I have the check, please?
Waitress: Of course, I’ll bring it right over.
Mr. Smith: Thank you.
Waitress: Here is your bill.
Mr. Smith: How much is it?
Waitress: It comes out to be $25.50.
Mr. Smith: Okay, I’ll pay with my credit card.
Waitress: Alright, I just need you to sign this.
Mr. Smith: Can I get a pen, please?
Waitress: Here you are.
Mr. Smith: Thank you.
Waitress: You’re welcome.
Mrs. Smith: Can we get some water to go?
Waitress: I can give you some water in a bottle.
Mr. Smith: That’s very kind of you.
Waitress: You’re welcome. I hope you enjoyed your meal today.
Mr. Smith: It was great.. thank you.
Mrs. Smith: Yes, thank you.
Waitress: My pleasure
✅ Vocabulary
Bill – a statement of the money owed for something
Check – a bill in a restaurant
Credit card – a card used for paying
Pen – a writing instrument
Sign – to write your name on something
✅ Useful Sentences / Takeaways
Asking for the Check:
– Can I have the check, please?
– I’d like to pay now, please.
– Can you bring me the bill?
Paying:
– I’ll pay with my credit card.
– Can I pay with cash?
– How much do I owe?
Leaving the Restaurant:
– Thank you, goodbye.
– It was nice, thank you.
– Have a great day!