Ordering a Loaf of Bread
The customer enters the bakery and asks to purchase a specific type of bread, like a sourdough or whole wheat loaf. They might ask about its freshness or size.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
loaf
A loaf is a shaped and baked mass of bread, usually long and rectangular. Use it when ordering bread like 'a loaf of bread' in a bakery.
sourdough
Sourdough is a type of bread made with a fermented dough that gives it a tangy flavor. It's popular in bakeries; ask for it if you want this specific kind.
whole wheat
Whole wheat refers to bread made from whole grain flour, which is healthier and has a nutty taste. Use it to specify a nutritious bread option.
freshly baked
Freshly baked means the item was just made in the oven recently. Ask about this to ensure the bread is warm and new.
oven
An oven is a heated box used to bake bread and pastries. It's common to hear 'out of the oven' meaning freshly cooked.
sizes
Sizes refer to different options like small or large. In shopping, ask about sizes to choose what fits your needs.
prefer
To prefer means to like one thing more than another. Use it politely when choosing, like 'Which would you prefer?'
keep the change
Keep the change means don't give back extra money from payment; it's a tip. Say this when paying with more cash than needed.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I'd like to get a loaf of bread, please.
This is a polite way to request an item in a store. 'I'd like' is a formal version of 'I want'; use it when ordering food to sound courteous. It's useful for starting a purchase.
Are you looking for a specific type?
This question helps clarify customer needs. 'Specific type' means a particular kind; shop staff use this to offer options. Practice it to improve service dialogues.
Is it freshly baked today?
This asks if the item is new and warm. 'Freshly baked' describes quality; use it in bakeries to check freshness before buying.
It just came out of the oven about an hour ago.
This reassures the customer about freshness. 'Just came out' means recently; 'about an hour ago' gives a time estimate. It's helpful for describing product status.
We have small and large sizes. Which would you prefer?
This offers choices politely. 'Which would you prefer?' is a common question for decisions; use it in sales to guide customers without pressure.
How much is that?
A simple question to ask the price. 'That' refers to the item; it's essential in any shopping situation to know the cost before paying.
That'll be $5.75, please.
This states the total price. 'That'll be' is a contraction of 'that will be'; use it in service roles to inform the total amount clearly.
Keep the change.
Said when paying with more money than needed, meaning no need for change. It's a generous phrase; use it in casual transactions to tip quickly.
Have a wonderful day!
A friendly goodbye in customer service. It's polite and positive; respond with 'You too!' Use it to end interactions warmly.