Ordering Concessions
Customers are at the concession stand, ordering popcorn, drinks, candies, and other snacks before or after buying their movie tickets.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
popcorn
A popular movie snack made from corn kernels that pop when heated; often sold in small, medium, or large sizes at theaters.
soda
A fizzy drink like cola or lemon-lime; in American English, it means any carbonated soft drink.
juice
A natural drink made from fruits, such as orange or apple juice; healthier alternative to soda.
candy
Sweet treats like chocolates or hard candies; at concessions, often sold in bags or boxes.
combo
Short for combination; a discounted package deal that includes multiple items like popcorn and drinks together.
cash
Physical money, like bills and coins; used when paying without a card at stores.
card
A credit or debit card for electronic payment; common and convenient way to pay at concessions.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
What can I get for you today?
A polite greeting used by staff to start an order; it's a common way to ask what the customer wants in service situations like restaurants or stores.
We'd like a large popcorn, please, and two large sodas.
This shows polite ordering using 'we'd like' (contraction of 'we would like') for requests; useful for specifying sizes and quantities when buying food.
Do you have any natural fruit juices?
A question to check availability; 'any' is used for general inquiries, and this helps ask for healthier options in a store or cafe.
Would you prefer one of those instead of a soda?
Offers a choice politely with 'would you prefer'; 'instead of' means in place of something else, great for suggesting alternatives in conversations.
Is there a combo deal for the popcorn and drinks?
Asks about discounts; 'is there' for yes/no questions, and this pattern is useful for checking special offers when shopping.
That'll be $28.50, including the M&M's. Cash or card?
States the total price with 'that'll be' (will be); 'including' means it covers everything listed, and ends with payment options for transactions.
Enjoy your movie!
A friendly closing remark; imperative form to wish well, commonly used in service to end interactions positively.