Initial Order Placement
The customer calls the pizza place and begins to state their order, specifying the type of pizza, size, and crust preference.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
delivery
This means bringing food to your home or location instead of picking it up. Use it when ordering food to be sent to you, like 'pizza delivery'.
order
As a verb, it means to request food or items from a restaurant. Say 'I'd like to order' to start placing your request politely.
large
Refers to the biggest size option for pizza, usually serving 3-4 people. Use size words like 'large', 'medium', or 'small' when specifying pizza size.
pepperoni
A popular pizza topping made from spicy sausage slices. It's a common choice in American pizza orders; pronounce it 'pep-uh-ROH-nee'.
thin crust
The type of pizza base that's crispy and not thick. Contrast with 'thick crust'; say 'on a thin crust' to specify your preference.
got it
An informal way to say 'I understand' or 'noted'. Service workers use it to confirm orders quickly and casually.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I'd like to order a pizza for delivery, please.
This is a polite way to start an order over the phone. 'I'd like to' is a formal expression for 'I want to', and 'for delivery' specifies how you want the food. Use it when calling for takeout or delivery.
What would you like to order?
A common question from staff to ask for details. 'What would you like' uses conditional 'would' for politeness in service situations. It's useful for waiters or when helping someone choose.
I'll get a large pepperoni pizza, please.
This states your choice clearly. 'I'll get' is a casual way to say 'I will order', and including size and topping helps avoid mistakes. Use similar patterns like 'I'll get a medium cheese pizza' for other orders.
And could I get that on a thin crust?
This adds a request politely with 'could I get', which is more formal than 'can I have'. 'On a thin crust' specifies the style. Use it to add details or modifications to your order.
Large pepperoni on thin crust, got it.
This repeats the order to confirm accuracy. Repeating key details prevents errors. 'Got it' is informal confirmation. Staff use this; customers can say 'That's right' to agree.
No, that'll be all for the pizza. Thanks.
This ends the order politely. 'That'll be all' is a contraction of 'that will be all', meaning nothing more. Use it when you're done adding items, followed by 'thanks' for courtesy.