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English Learning for Beginners: Ordering Room Service

Dialogue

Alice: Oh, Bob, I’m so hungry my stomach thinks it’s an echo chamber! What are we going to do?

Bob: Alice, you look like you’re about to eat the wallpaper! Don’t worry, I have a brilliant idea!

Alice: Please tell me it involves food and zero effort.

Bob: Exactly! Room service! We just call, they bring food, magic!

Alice: Magic? Or just really good customer service. Do you have the menu?

Bob: Uh… I think it’s… somewhere. Ah, found it! Under the lamp, next to the remote!

Alice: Great. What looks good? I’m craving something cheesy.

Bob: Hmm, they have a ‘Giant Nacho Volcano’. Or a ‘Sleepy Bear Pizza’.

Alice: A ‘Sleepy Bear Pizza’? What even is that? Let’s stick to something safe, like a club sandwich.

Bob: But the nachos sound so adventurous! Okay, okay. So, how do we call them?

Alice: Usually, there’s a button on the phone for ‘Room Service’ or ‘Guest Services’.

Bob: (Picks up phone) Okay, found it! Ringing… Hello? Yes, we’d like to order some food.

Alice: (Whispering) Be polite, Bob! And tell them your room number!

Bob: Oh, right! Room 302. And could we get one club sandwich and… one Giant Nacho Volcano, please?

Alice: (Facepalm) Bob!

Bob: What? It’s for sharing! And maybe two chocolate milkshakes!

Current Situation

Room service is a convenient service offered by hotels that allows guests to order food and drinks directly to their room. It’s perfect when you’re tired after a long journey, feeling lazy on a holiday, or just want a private meal without going to a restaurant. You usually find a menu in your room, often near the phone, and simply dial a specific number or button for “Room Service” or “Guest Services.” When you call, you’ll need to tell them your room number and what you’d like to order. Sometimes, they might ask about any allergies or special requests. After you order, a hotel staff member will bring the food to your room. It’s a great way to enjoy a meal in comfort!

Key Phrases

  • I’m so hungry.: (Expresses a strong need for food)
    Example: After hiking all day, I’m so hungry!
  • Room service.: (The hotel service that delivers food to your room)
    Example: Let’s order room service for dinner tonight.
  • Do you have the menu?: (Asking for the list of available food and drinks)
    Example: Excuse me, do you have the menu for breakfast room service?
  • What looks good?: (Asking for an opinion on food choices)
    Example: There are so many options, what looks good to you?
  • I’m craving something…: (Expressing a strong desire for a specific type of food)
    Example: I’m craving something sweet, like ice cream.
  • To order some food.: (The act of asking for food)
    Example: We called room service to order some food.
  • Could we get…?: (A polite way to request items)
    Example: Could we get two coffees and a pastry, please?
  • Room number.: (The specific number of your hotel room)
    Example: What is your room number? It’s 501.
  • Be polite.: (To act in a respectful and courteous manner)
    Example: Remember to be polite when you talk on the phone.

Grammar Points

  • Present Simple (for general statements and current feelings):
    We use the present simple to talk about things that are always true, habits, or current states.
    Examples from dialogue: “I’m so hungry.”, “It involves food.”, “They bring food.”
    Structure: Subject + Verb (or Subject + ‘am/is/are’ + Adjective/Noun)
  • “Would like to” (for polite requests and desires):
    This is a polite way to say “want”. It’s very common when ordering or making requests.
    Example from dialogue: “Yes, we’d like to order some food.”
    Structure: Subject + would like to + Verb (base form)
  • “Can/Could” (for requests):
    “Can” and “Could” are modal verbs used for making requests. “Could” is generally considered more polite than “Can”.
    Example from dialogue: “And could we get one club sandwich…?”
    Structure: Can/Could + Subject + Verb (base form) + …?
  • “What” questions (for information):
    We use “what” to ask for information about things or actions.
    Examples from dialogue: “What are we going to do?”, “What looks good?”, “What even is that?”
    Structure: What + (auxiliary verb) + Subject + Verb + …?

Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the blank with the best word.

  1. I’m so ______, I need food! (a) happy (b) tired (c) hungry
  2. Let’s order ______ service for dinner. (a) room (b) table (c) food
  3. Could we ______ two pizzas, please? (a) take (b) get (c) make
  4. What ______ good on the menu? (a) tastes (b) looks (c) smells
  5. My ______ number is 405. (a) phone (b) room (c) table

Exercise 2: Match the question to the best answer.

  1. What would you like to order?
  2. What is your room number?
  3. Are you hungry?
  4. Do you have the menu?

Answers:
A. Yes, I’m starving!
B. I’d like a burger and fries, please.
C. It’s 302.
D. Yes, here it is.

Exercise 3: Choose the best response.

  1. A: Hello, room service. How can I help you?
    B: (a) Yes, I want a help. (b) Yes, I’d like to order some food.
  2. A: What are you craving?
    B: (a) I’m craving something salty. (b) I’m craving a menu.
  3. A: Don’t forget your room number.
    B: (a) Oh, right! Room 501. (b) Oh, right! My room is a number.

Answers to Exercises

  1. Exercise 1:
    1. (c) hungry
    2. (a) room
    3. (b) get
    4. (b) looks
    5. (b) room
  2. Exercise 2:
    1. 1. B. I’d like a burger and fries, please.
    2. 2. C. It’s 302.
    3. 3. A. Yes, I’m starving!
    4. 4. D. Yes, here it is.
  3. Exercise 3:
    1. (b) Yes, I’d like to order some food.
    2. (a) I’m craving something salty.
    3. (a) Oh, right! Room 501.

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