We Bare Bears · Would You Like to Try It?

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We Bare Bears

Would You Like to Try It?

Order simple food, offer a sample and answer politely.

A2 English60-minute tutor lesson

Created by , British English teacher.

Content note: Mild toilet humour and exaggerated complaints about food.

At the food trucks

The bears want lunch from a food truck.

Watch for: Are they happy with their food?

Original source

Clip A quiz · 6 questions

Choose one answer for each question. Check your answers, then read the feedback.

1. Why do the bears visit the food trucks?
2. What do they have to do before getting food?
3. How big are the portions they receive?
4. Are the bears pleased with the portions?
5. Who gives them the food?
6. What does Grizz ask for after the meal?

1–2 minGrammar in a minuteA2 · A past question with did
“We waited four hours in line for this?”

Clip 1, quotation excerpt

The clip uses statement order with questioning intonation. A standard past question adds did and changes waited to wait.

New practice based on the quote: Which new question uses standard past-question order?

Useful English

Original practice phrases.

Can I have a sandwich, please?

Order politely.

How much is it?

Ask the price.

Keep talking · 3 questions

Say your answer aloud before opening the support. With a partner, take turns and ask a follow-up question.

  1. What do you like eating for lunch?

    Support and one possible answer

    I like…

    I like rice and vegetables for lunch.

  2. What would you do if your food was very small?

    Support and one possible answer

    I would ask…

    I would ask for something more to eat.

  3. Order a snack and ask the price.

    Support and one possible answer

    Can I have…? How much…?

    Can I have a sandwich, please? How much is it?

Try a sample

The bears try selling their own food.

Watch for: Do people want to try it?

Original source

Clip B quiz · 6 questions

Choose one answer for each question. Check your answers, then read the feedback.

1. What do the bears try selling?
2. Which bear holds up a sign advertising the calzones?
3. What do they offer people to try?
4. Where do they serve their food?
5. Do customers immediately form a long line?
6. What are the bears trying to do with the offer?

1–2 minGrammar in a minuteA2 · An invitation with would like
“would you like to try”

Clip 2, quotation excerpt

Would you like to try politely offers a taste. To is followed by the base verb try.

New practice based on the quote: New practice: “Would you like ___ our food?”

Useful English

Original practice phrases.

Would you like to try some?

Offer a small amount of food.

No, thank you. Not today.

Refuse an offer politely.

Keep talking · 3 questions

Say your answer aloud before opening the support. With a partner, take turns and ask a follow-up question.

  1. What free sample would you like to try?

    Support and one possible answer

    I would like to try…

    I would like to try some new bread.

  2. How can a food seller be friendly?

    Support and one possible answer

    They can…

    They can smile and answer questions.

  3. Offer a sample. Your partner accepts or refuses.

    Support and one possible answer

    Would you like…? Yes, please. No, thank you.

    Would you like to try some? Yes, please. Thank you.

Mastery quiz

Use language from both clips in new situations.

Mastery · 6 questions

Choose one answer for each question. Check your answers, then read the feedback.

1. I did not have breakfast. I am ___.
2. We can ___ a sandwich at this counter.
3. This sample costs nothing. It is ___.
4. A person buying lunch is a ___.
5. Offer a little food to someone.
6. Refuse a sample politely.

Put it all together — speaking

Speak first, then use the support if you need it. For the final conversation, take a role each or practise both roles alone.

  1. How are the bears' jobs different in the two clips?

    Support and one possible answer

    First they… Then they…

    First they are customers. Then they try to sell food.

  2. What makes a good food stall?

    Support and one possible answer

    It has… The seller…

    It has good food and clear prices. The seller is friendly.

  3. Can you run a short food-stall conversation?

    Support and one possible answer

    Offer a sample, ask a price, order and say thank you.

    Would you like to try some? Yes, please. How much is a sandwich? It is four dollars. Can I have one, please? Thank you.

Role A

You sell sandwiches for four dollars and juice for two dollars. Offer a free small sample; do not pressure the customer.

Role B

Ask about the food and the price. Accept or politely refuse a sample, then place a simple order.

Check your conversation

  • Make an offer and a polite reply.
  • Ask and answer a price question.
  • Complete an order with please and thank you.

Try again: Try the last conversation again. Use one more useful phrase.

1–2 minGrammar masteryB1 · Reporting a refund request
“Can we have our money back?”

Clip 1, quotation excerpt

Ask for + noun reports a request for something. Offer to + verb means volunteering an action.

Which report keeps the customers as the people requesting a refund?

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