Speaker A
I am so hungry. London smells like burgers and fries. I need food. The shop is very crowded.
Learn how to confidently order food in English with practical phrases and mindset tips in this A2 level listening practice.
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Key Takeaways
- Use polite phrases like 'I'd like' to sound clear and respectful when ordering.
- English learning is a marathon; patience and practice are essential.
- Controlling the pace with phrases like 'Give me a moment, please' reduces stress.
- Mistakes are valuable learning opportunities, not failures.
- Emotional connection to language boosts confidence and communication.
What the video covers
- Emily struggles to order food in a busy London burger shop due to language barriers and fast-paced environment.
- John helps Emily understand that learning English is a marathon, not a sprint, encouraging patience and practice.
- They introduce polite, simple phrases like 'I'd like' to build confidence and clarity when ordering.
- The video practices ordering with increasing speed and complexity, adding modifiers like 'no onions' and 'no ice'.
- Emily learns to use phrases to control the pace, such as 'Give me a moment, please' to buy time.
- The importance of connecting emotionally with language rather than focusing on perfection is emphasized.
- Mistakes are reframed as learning steps, encouraging learners to keep trying despite fear or pressure.
- The video ends with Emily successfully ordering her meal, symbolizing progress and empowerment.
- Practical repetition and role-play exercises help reinforce key phrases and build speaking confidence.
- The overall message promotes courage, connection, and gradual progress in English speaking skills.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction: Struggling to Order Food
- 00:46First Encounter: Nervousness in the Queue
- 01:33Choosing the Burger: Feeling Lost
- 02:27The Nightmare of Ordering Fast
- 04:10John’s Advice: English is a Marathon
- 05:58Building Polite Phrases: ‘I’d like’
- 07:26Practicing Speed and Confidence
- 09:16Adding Modifiers: No Onions, No Ice
- 11:32Using Feelings to Connect with Language
- 16:38Controlling the Pace: ‘Give me a moment, please’
Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown
Speaker A
The noise is like a loud drum in my ears. Next. Please move. Keep the line moving. Who is next?
Speaker A
Hello. I look at the big menu. There are too many words. I feel nervous.
Speaker A
I want a simple burger. But the line is moving like a fast river. Hey.
Speaker A
Are you in line? Move up, please. I am in a big hurry. Yes. I am sorry. It's my first time here.
Speaker A
The smell of food is good. But the fear is stronger. I want to run.
Speaker A
Next. Hurry up. What do you want? Meal or just a sandwich? I try to say hello.
Speaker A
But no words come out. I am like a ghost. I I'd like a burger, please.
Speaker A
Which one? Classic, deluxe, or spicy? Meal or just a burger? Mhm. Um Classic. Meal.
Speaker A
Meal. Come on, lady. Some of us have jobs to do. Just pick one. I feel their eyes on me.
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Large or medium meal? Coke, Sprite, or water? Large. No medium. Sprite please. I am trying to follow him.
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To go or eat in? Do you want extra sauce, ketchup, or mayo? I stand still.
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I do not understand extra sauce. I am lost. Hey. Speak up. I have 20 people waiting.
Speaker A
Ketchup or mayo? I look at the floor. I am the invisible girl again. No one sees me.
Speaker A
I I'm sorry. I don't I don't know. Next. Move. She is not ready. I walk away.
Speaker A
I have no food and no voice. I just want to hide. This is not the London I dreamed about.
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It is a nightmare. In my books, ordering was easy. Here, everyone feels like a monster.
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This is harder than I thought. I cannot order yet. I need a moment. The world is moving like a sprint.
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But I am still at the start. Maybe I should quit. I do not belong in this busy, loud place.
Speaker A
I am just a ghost in a burger shop. No one hears me speak. Wait.
Speaker A
Emily. Why are you leaving? Huh. John. You are here. I was just I am not hungry anymore.
Speaker A
I saw you at the counter. You look like you saw a scary ghost. My mind is blank. I feel so stupid.
Speaker A
You are not stupid. You are just a guest. Mhm. Londoners are fast. When they shout, I forget every English word.
Speaker A
I forget my name. I understand. It feels lonely. But you are just learning, Emily.
Speaker A
English is a marathon, not a sprint. You are only at step one. A marathon? But I want a burger now. I am so hungry, John.
Speaker A
Then let's build your shield. John. I want to learn. My hunger is now stronger than my fear.
Speaker A
That's the spirit. To win here, you need a strong brick. Mhm. A brick? Do I need to build a house to buy a simple burger?
Speaker A
Yes. A house of language. Your first brick is I'd like. I'd like. Is that better than just saying burger, John?
Speaker A
Much better. It is polite. It makes the staff stop and listen. I'd like a burger, please.
Speaker A
It feels different. More powerful. Exactly. Now, you are not a ghost. You are a guest with a voice.
Speaker A
Good. Now, let's add more bricks to your house. I want fries. And maybe some water.
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I am very thirsty now. Perfect. Let's build them. I'd like fries. I'd like water.
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I'd like fries, please. Good. I'd like water, please. I have it. Now, we must practice for speed.
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Londoners never wait, right? I am ready for the race. Let's start the training now, John.
Speaker A
I will ask, "What do you want?" You answer with your brick. What do you want?
Speaker A
Burger. Your turn, Emily. Go. I'd like a burger, please. I said it. It feels so clear.
Speaker A
Great. Again. What do you want? Everyone, join in. I'd like fries, please. My voice is getting stronger now. What do you want?
Speaker A
Water. Loud and clear now. I'd like water, please. I am not a ghost anymore, John.
Speaker A
Perfect. Now, let's mix them. Burger and fries. Your turn. I'd like a burger and fries, please.
Speaker A
I am doing it, John. Excellent. Again. Fries and water. Speak to the world. I'd like fries and water, please. I feel very brave today.
Speaker A
You are brave. Now, let's do it with a happy smile. Yeah. Go. I'd like a burger, please. Haha, this is fun, not scary.
Speaker A
Now, a serious voice. You are the boss of this order. Go. I'd like a burger and water, please.
Speaker A
I am the boss now. I love it. Again. Fast. What do you want? Everything. I'd like a burger, fries, and water, please.
Speaker A
I am fast. Champion. Your brain is starting to connect the dots. But, John, what if I forget?
Speaker A
What if my mind goes blank again? Remember my first lesson. English is a marathon, not a sprint.
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A marathon. It takes time. Exactly. Don't let their speed scare you. Take your time.
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I used to think mistakes were bad. Now I think they are steps. Yes. Mistakes are your teachers.
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Every step is progress. So, if I say I'd like Mhm. slowly, it is still correct?
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It is perfect. Slow English is better than no English. Slow English is better than no English.
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I will remember that. Good. Your bricks are strong. Now, let's learn how to change.
Speaker A
Change? You mean like no onions? I hate onions John. Then let's build the no brick next. Are you ready?
Speaker A
I have the I'd like brick. But John, I really hate onions. Mhm. Mhm. Then you need a no brick. It is small, but very strong.
Speaker A
Mhm. No onions, please. I don't want to cry while I eat. Exactly. And for your drink, do you like it very cold?
Speaker A
No ice, please. Ice makes my teeth hurt. Good. Now let's practice with feelings. Brains love feelings.
Speaker A
Feelings? Do I need to be a movie star to buy lunch John. Yes. First, be shy Emily.
Speaker A
Speak like a quiet ghost. Um I'd like a burger. No onions, please. Is that okay?
Speaker A
Everyone at home, be shy with Emily. Your turn. I'd like a drink. No ice, please.
Speaker A
Sorry for asking. Again. So quiet. No onions, please. Your turn. No onions, please. I am a very shy traveler today.
Speaker A
Now change. You are a fast London businessman. I'd like a burger, no onions. I'm in a big hurry, sir.
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Yes. Faster. Everyone, hurry up. Your turn. I'd like a drink, no ice. My train is leaving now.
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Don't stop. No onions, no ice. Move fast. Your turn. No onions. No ice. I am a fast runner in this city.
Speaker A
Excellent. Now the final level. Be the boss, Emily. The boss? I like that. I am the leader of my burger.
Speaker A
Speak clearly. I'd like a burger, no onions please. I'd like a burger, no onions, please.
Speaker A
Hear my voice. Everyone, be the boss. Speak to the world. Your turn. I'd like a drink, no ice, please.
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I am a guest here. Beautiful. Again, stronger. No onions. N O onions, please. I have the power to ask for help.
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One more. No ice, please. Be the brave traveler. No ice, please. I am connecting, not performing.
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Look at you. You are not a ghost. You are a fire. I feel so alive, John.
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The words are not heavy anymore. Because you gave the words a heart. Feelings are the key.
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I used to think English was a test. Now it feels like a game. It is a game of connection.
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And you are winning, Emily. Connection, not perfection. I am ready to go back now.
Speaker A
Not yet. One more secret brick. For when they are too fast. Another secret? Is it a magic spell for the staff?
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Yes. It's Give me a moment, please. It buys you time. Give me a moment, please.
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It's like a stop sign for them? Exactly. You are the customer. You control the speed.
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I control the speed. I am a traveler with a voice. Good. Now, let's combine everything. One big order.
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Go. I'd like a burger, no onions, and water with no ice. And if they speak too fast, what do you say?
Speaker A
Give me a moment, please. I am ready for the counter. I am ready. I am not a ghost. I am a hungry traveler today.
Speaker A
You have your shield. Remember. Connect. Do not perform. Connect, not perform. I am the boss of my own voice now.
Speaker A
Go and get your burger. This is your marathon, Emily. Run. Step by step. One foot, then the other.
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I can do this. The queue is moving fast. The noise is very loud again.
Speaker A
I feel the pressure. But I am a guest, not a problem. Next. Hurry up. What can I get for you?
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Meal or sandwich? I am at the counter. My heart is beating like a loud drum.
Speaker A
Medium or large? Coke or Sprite? Do you want extra sauce? I I'd like a classic burger meal, please.
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Medium size. Ketchup or mayo? Onion rings or fries? To go or eat in? My mind is going blank.
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The invisible girl is coming back. Come on. I have a meeting. Just pick something lady.
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No. I will not run away today. I have my magic weapons. I am sorry.
Speaker A
Can you spea
Speaker A
Thank you. Give me a moment, please. I needed to check. I'd like a classic burger.
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No onions, please. I hate onions. No onions. Got it. Do you want fries or onion rings today?
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Fries please. And I'd like water. No ice, please. No ice for the water. Perfect.
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That is £5, please. I am paying now. I am not a ghost. I am a real customer.
Speaker A
Thank you, Emily. Your English is very good. Have a seat. Thank you so much.
Speaker A
Did you hear that? He used my name. I am not invisible. I saw everything.
Speaker A
You made him slow down. You are the boss. I was the leader. I controlled the speed of the world, John.
Speaker A
They were fast, but my magic sentences were much stronger. That is the secret. You don't need speed.
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You need courage. Courage and connection. I I'm a traveler with a voice now. Order 45, burger with no onions. Your meal is ready. Yes. Thanks so much. Wow.
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That is me. I am coming. I can hear my own story now. Thank you, sir. Have a wonderful day in London.
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You too, traveler. Enjoy your burger. See you again soon. I have my water. No ice.
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Just like I asked in English. The marathon continues, Emily. But you won a big race today.
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I am not a failure. I am a learner. And I am very hungry. To everyone watching, don't let their fast words stop you.
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You are the guest. You have the power to ask them to slow down. English is a bridge.
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Today, I walked across it very bravely. Are you ready for the next challenge? London is very big.
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I am ready for anything. I have my shield and my voice. Let's go find the next adventure.
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I am not a ghost anymore. You are the boss of the counter. Huh. But are you fast?
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Let's play a game. A game? I love challenges. I am ready to win this English race.
Speaker A
Level one, speed practice. 3 seconds per brick. Ready? Go. I'd like a burger, please.
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Good. Now add the no brick. No onions. Your turn. I'd like a burger, no onions, please. I am a fast runner now.
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Level two, the the drink, no ice. Everyone at home, join Emily. Go. I'd like a water, no ice, please.
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My voice is clear and loud. Faster. Don't think, just speak. What do you want? Your turn.
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I'd like fries, please. I am catching every brick in the air. Great job. Now, level three, a longer order.
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Are you ready? Hard mode. I have my shield. I am not afraid of anything.
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Combine them. Burger, no onions, large water. One breath. Go. I'd like a burger with no onions and a large water, please.
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I'd like a burger with no onions and a large water, please. Excellent. Everyone, can you do it like Emily?
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Your turn. I'd like a burger with no onions and a large water, please. Speed check. I'm the clerk. I'm very fast. Next.
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Order now. Give me a moment, please. I'd like fries and no ice water. Good. Again.
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Faster. Next. what do you want? Go, go, go. I'd like a burger with no onions and fries please.
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I did it. Yes. Your turn. Don't let Emily win. Everyone say it now. I'd like a burger with no onions and fries please.
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One more. Final level, the champion order. Burger fries water. No ice. I'd like a burger with fries and water with no ice, please.
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Final sprint. Everyone together. One, two, three. Geo. I'd like a burger with fries and water with no ice, please.
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Game over. You are the champion of the burger shop, Emily. Thank you, John. I am so happy. My brain feels fast. My voice is powerful.
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You are a runner. You are not a ghost. You are Emily. I used to be a ghost.
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Today, I am a traveler with a voice. The marathon never ends. But today, you won a gold medal.
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I feel so alive. English is not a test. It is a connection. That is the secret.
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Now, go and eat your burger, champion. I am going to eat every bite. I am a very hungry traveler.
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To everyone watching, did you get a 100 points, too? Don't care about your speed yet.
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Just care about your heart. Your heart knows the way. Just like Emily's heart today.
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Thank you, John. You are a true friend in this big city. Always be brave, Emily.
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London is waiting for your voice. London is waiting. And I am ready to speak to everyone.
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I am not a ghost in the crowd anymore. I am here. I exist. Okay.
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This is nice. I feel calm. The marathon continues. But I am not running alone now.
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We are a team. We are travelers. Let's cross the bridge. See you in the next adventure.
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Don't stop. Just start. Good job. Clear and simple. I am sitting now. This food looks very nice.
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Because you worked for it. You used your voice as a tool. My water has no ice, too.
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Every brick is in the right place. Your voice is not a ghost anymore. It is a bridge to the world.
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I was so scared of that man. But he smiled at me, John. Most people want to help.
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You just have to give them a chance. I learned a big lesson. I am the customer.
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I have rights. Yes. You have the right to be understood. Never forget that. I I don't need to be fast. I just need to be brave, right?
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Exactly. Slow English is good English if it connects us. Connection over perfection. That is my new magic shield.
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You are ready for London. The marathon is just beginning. I am ready for the next step. I am a marathon runner now.
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Be the brave traveler, Emily. I will see you on the road. Goodbye, John. Thank you for finding me in the dark.
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He is gone. But I am not alone. I have my voice now. To everyone watching, don't let their speed make you a ghost.
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You are a guest in this world. You have a story to tell. Communication is for connection, not for performance.
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Don't care about their speed. Care about your progress. English is a marathon. It is okay to be slow today.
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I made mistakes today, but I got my burger. I am winning. I am a traveler with a voice.
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London is not a nightmare now. The city is fast, but I am calm. Calm mind, clear English.
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I can ask for anything now. I have my magic sentences. What about you? Are you ready to speak to the world?
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Don't hide in the corner. Be the first one to say hello. I believe in you.
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Your voice is very important to us. Tell me your story in the comments. Let's connect.
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I will read your words. Because we are a team, right? I am walking to the park now.
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I will enjoy my meal there. The red buses look beautiful. The sun is warm on my face.
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I am Emily. And this is just the start of my adventure. English is a marathon, not a sprint.
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