5. At a Restaurant or Café
Role-Play: At a Restaurant or Café
Characters:
आर्यन (Aryan) and नेहा (Neha)
| Hindi | English |
|---|---|
| आर्यन: नेहा, तुम क्या खाओगी? मेनू देखा? | Aryan: Neha, what will you eat? Did you check the menu? |
| नेहा: हाँ, मैं पिज़्ज़ा लेना चाहती हूँ। | Neha: Yes, I want to have pizza. |
| आर्यन: ठीक है। वेटर को बुलाता हूँ। | Aryan: Alright. Let me call the waiter. |
| आर्यन (वेटर से): आज का स्पेशल क्या है? | Aryan (to the waiter): What is today’s special? |
| वेटर: सर, आज का स्पेशल पास्ता और चाय है। | Waiter: Sir, today’s special is pasta and tea. |
| नेहा: पास्ता सुनने में अच्छा लग रहा है। | Neha: Pasta sounds good. |
| आर्यन: तो पास्ता और दो चाय ले आते हैं। | Aryan: Then let’s order pasta and two teas. |
| नेहा: ठीक है, यह सही है। | Neha: Alright, that sounds good. |
| Hindi | English |
|---|---|
| वेटर: ये रहा आपका पास्ता और चाय। | Waiter: Here is your pasta and tea. |
| आर्यन: धन्यवाद। नेहा, पास्ता अच्छा लग रहा है। | Aryan: Thank you. Neha, the pasta looks nice. |
| नेहा: हाँ, और चाय भी बढ़िया है। | Neha: Yes, and the tea is also great. |
| आर्यन: वेटर, बिल ले आओ। | Aryan: Waiter, please bring the bill. |
| वेटर: यह रहा, सर। | Waiter: Here it is, sir. |
| नेहा: मैं बिल पे कर दूँ? | Neha: Shall I pay the bill? |
| आर्यन: नहीं, आज मैं पे करूँगा। अगली बार तुम। | Aryan: No, I’ll pay today. You can pay next time. |
| नेहा: ठीक है, पक्का। | Neha: Alright, deal. |
Vocabulary and Phrases for the Role-Play
Basic Vocabulary
- मेनू (Menu) – Menu
- स्पेशल (Special) – Special
- पिज़्ज़ा (Pizza) – Pizza
- पास्ता (Pasta) – Pasta
- चाय (Chai) – Tea
- खाना (Khana) – Food
- पीना (Peena) – To drink
- बिल (Bill) – Bill
- ऑर्डर (Order) – Order
- धन्यवाद (Dhanyavaad) – Thank you
Polite Requests
- तुम क्या खाओगी? (Tum kya khaogi?) – What will you eat?
- वेटर को बुलाओ। (Waiter ko bulao.) – Call the waiter.
- आज का स्पेशल क्या है? (Aaj ka special kya hai?) – What is today’s special?
- हम पास्ता और दो चाय लेंगे। (Hum pasta aur do chai lenge.) – We’ll have pasta and two teas.
- बिल ले आओ। (Bill le aao.) – Bring the bill.
- मैं पे करूँगा। (Main pay karunga.) – I will pay.
- अगली बार तुम पे करना। (Agli baar tum pay karna.) – Next time, you pay.
Useful Expressions
- यह अच्छा लग रहा है। (Yeh accha lag raha hai.) – This looks good.
- यह मज़ेदार है। (Yeh mazedar hai.) – This is delicious.
- ठीक है। (Theek hai.) – Alright.
- कृपया (Kripya) – Please
- ध्यान रखना। (Dhyan rakhna.) – Take care.
Props Needed
- Printed Menu Cards: Include simple options like pizza, pasta, tea, coffee, etc., to simulate the restaurant experience.
- Plates and Cups: Mock dishes or cups to represent the food and drinks ordered.
- Notepad and Pen: For the “waiter” to take the order.
- Cash or Toy Currency: To act out paying the bill.
- Table Setup: A small table with chairs to mimic a restaurant or café setting.
- Bill Receipt: A simple paper with a handwritten or printed “bill” for realism.
- Props for Food: Plastic or paper replicas of pizza, pasta, and tea to add to the immersion.
Your turn:
Create a role-play at a restaurant with your partner in Hindi, including English translation. Each person should have at least 6-7 sentences. Ask questions about the food and menu, order food, and give compliments.
Day One (Monday)
- Begin by practicing the given role-play by me with your partner to build confidence and understanding.
- Next, collaborate with your partner to create your own unique role-play using an AI tool.
- The role-play must be written in Hindi (no transliteration) and should include 5-6 sentences per partner to ensure a balanced dialogue.
Day Two (Wednesday)
- Together as a class, we will read your role-plays aloud and analyze them.
- We’ll identify areas for improvement, discuss what feels authentic, and refine any phrases or ideas that may need adjustment.
- This will also be a great opportunity to discuss commonly used phrases and vocabulary that appear in the dialogues.
Homework
- Practice your customized role-play thoroughly with your partner to prepare for the presentation.
Day Three: Friday: Oral Presentation (20 Points)
- You and your partner will perform your role-play in front of the class.
- Important: Memorize your lines—reading from notes, papers, or laptops is not allowed.
- Bring the role-play to life by adding expression and acting skills. The performance should feel natural and engaging.
