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A1: Ordering at a Bakery

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Read a simple A1 article about bakeries. Learn what bakeries sell, how people choose food, and how bakeries can feel different in Japan and other countries. Then practice ordering in a role play.

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Lesson Goal

Read a simple A1 article about what sell, how people food, and how can feel different in Japan and other countries.

Then practice ordering in a role play.

Warm-Up Questions

Do you buy or snacks at a
What food do you know?
Do look different in different countries?

Introduction

Read a simple A1 article about bakeries.

Learn what bakeries sell, how people choose food, and how bakeries can feel different in Japan and other countries.

Then practice ordering in a role play.

Do you buy bread or snacks at a bakery?

What bakery food do you know?

Do bakeries look different in different countries?

Reading

1. What Bakeries Do

A makes or sells baked food. Many sell rolls, sandwiches, and

Some bake early in the morning, so people can buy food before work or school. A can be a stop, but it can also be a place to something special.

A makes or sells baked food. Many sell rolls, sandwiches, and Some bake early in the morning, so people can buy food before work or school. A can be a stop, but it can also be a place to something special.

Check your understanding

What does a bakery make or sell?

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2. Choosing Food

In many food is behind glass or on open shelves. People look at the compare prices, and one or two things.

If they do not know the food name, they can point. The important thing is to be clear and polite.

In many food is behind glass or on open shelves. People look at the compare prices, and one or two things. If they do not know the food name, they can point. The important thing is to be clear and polite.

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What can people do if they do not know the food name?

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3. Bakeries in Japan

In Japan, many have and Customers often pick up a or and take the to the

Some sell soft curry melon and small sandwiches. Many people but some also have a small seating area.

In Japan, many have and Customers often pick up a or and take the to the Some sell soft curry melon and small sandwiches. Many people but some also have a small seating area.

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What do many customers use in Japanese bakeries?

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4. Bakeries in Other Countries

can feel different in other countries. In France, people may buy baguettes and croissants.

In Germany, people may or pretzels. In the United States, some sell bagels, muffins, and cookies.

The food changes, but the basic action is similar: order, pay, and take the food.

can feel different in other countries. In France, people may buy baguettes and croissants. In Germany, people may or pretzels. In the United States, some sell bagels, muffins, and cookies. The food changes, but the basic action is similar: order, pay, and take the food.

Check your understanding

What action is similar in many bakeries?

You can start like this: I think...

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Conversation Role Play

Situation: A customer talks to a in the morning.
Host job: Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.
Say: Yes. We have egg sandwiches and chicken sandwiches.

A customer talks to a in the morning.

At the bakery Role-play

Turn 1Customer

Good morning. Do you have sandwiches?

Turn 2Worker

Yes. We have egg sandwiches and chicken sandwiches.

Turn 3Customer

One egg sandwich, please.

Turn 4Worker

Sure. Anything else?

Turn 5Customer

This roll looks nice. How much is it?

Turn 6Worker

It is two dollars.

Turn 7Customer

I will take one roll too.

Turn 8Worker

For here or

Turn 9Customer

please.

Turn 10Worker

That is seven dollars.

Turn 11Customer

I will

Turn 12Worker

Thank you. Here is your

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one detail.

Your turn:

one role. Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Practice

What does a bakery make or sell?

A bakery makes or sells baked food, such as bread, rolls, cakes, sandwiches, and pastries.

What bakery food do you like?

What can people do if they do not know the food name?

They can point to the food.

What food would you point to in a bakery?

What do many customers use in Japanese bakeries?

They use trays and tongs.

What Japanese bakery food would you like to try?

What action is similar in many bakeries?

People choose, order, pay, and take the food.

Which country's bakery food sounds interesting to you?

What does the customer buy?

The customer buys an egg sandwich and one roll.

Practice the role play.

Then change the food or payment method.

Summary

Bakeries are common, but they are not the same everywhere.

Japan, France, Germany, the United States, and many other places have different bakery foods and customs.

Still, the simple English path is useful everywhere: choose the food, ask a clear question, say for here or takeaway, and pay.

Final Reflection

are but they are not the same everywhere. Japan, France, Germany, the United States, and many other places have different foods and customs.

Still, the simple English path is everywhere: the food, ask a clear question, say for here or and pay.

Useful Speaking Patterns

This one, please.
How much is this?
For here, please.
please.
I will pay by...

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

What can people buy at a
How can be different in Japan and other countries?
What does mean?
Where do people pay?
What food would you like to try?

Useful Topic Vocabulary

Word	Simple Meaning	Flashcards
	a shop that sells bread and cakes
	a common food made from flour
	a small baked food, often sweet
	a glass place that shows food
	a flat thing for carrying food
	a tool for picking up food
	food you take away from the shop
	the place where a worker helps customers
	pay with a bank card
	paper or digital proof that you paid

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