At the Bakery – Ordering Bread and Pastries

Scene: A small neighborhood bakery in the morning. The smell of fresh bread is in the air. Ana walks up to the counter.

CLERK: Good morning! What can I get for you today?

ANA: Good morning. Everything smells amazing! I’d like a loaf of bread, please.

CLERK: Thank you! What kind of bread would you like? We have white, whole wheat, and sourdough.

ANA: I’ll take a loaf of whole wheat bread, please. Is it fresh?

CLERK: Yes, it came out of the oven about an hour ago.

ANA: Great. Could you slice it for me?

CLERK: Of course. Anything else today?

ANA: Yes, I’m looking for something not too sweet. Maybe a pastry?

CLERK: We have croissants, blueberry muffins, and almond cookies. Do you have any allergies?

ANA: I’m allergic to nuts, so I should avoid the almond cookies.

CLERK: Good to know. In that case, I recommend the butter croissant. It’s light and not very sweet.

ANA: That sounds perfect. I’ll take one croissant and one blueberry muffin, please.

CLERK: Would you like them warmed up?

ANA: Yes, please. Just a little.

The clerk warms the pastries and puts them in a small paper bag.

CLERK: Anything to drink? We have coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.

ANA: A small coffee with milk, please. No sugar.

CLERK: You got it. So that’s one sliced whole wheat loaf, one croissant, one blueberry muffin, and a small coffee with milk. Is that correct?

ANA: Yes, that’s right.

CLERK: Your total is 11 dollars and 25 cents. Would you like to pay by cash or card?

ANA: By card, please.

Ana taps her card on the machine.

CLERK: Perfect, it went through. Here’s your receipt and your order.

ANA: Thank you! Have a nice day.

CLERK: You’re welcome. Enjoy your breakfast!

— THE END —

Vocabulary List

Loaf /loʊf/ (n.) a whole piece of bread, usually in a long or round shape. Example: I’d like a loaf of whole wheat bread.
Pastry /ˈpeɪstri/ (n.) a baked food made from dough, such as a croissant or pie. Example: I’m looking for a pastry that is not too sweet.
Whole wheat /hoʊl wiːt/ (adj.) made from the entire wheat grain; usually darker and healthier. Example: Whole wheat bread has more fiber.
Slice /slaɪs/ (n./v.) a thin, flat piece cut from something; to cut into pieces. Example: Could you slice the bread for me?
Allergic /əˈlɜːrdʒɪk/ (adj.) having a medical problem when you eat or touch something. Example: I’m allergic to nuts.
Ingredient /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ (n.) one of the foods used to make a dish or product. Example: Nuts are one of the ingredients in the cookies.
Fresh /freʃ/ (adj.) recently made or picked; not old or frozen. Example: Is the bread fresh?
Counter /ˈkaʊntər/ (n.) a long, flat surface where customers are served. Example: Please place the cash on the counter.
Receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ (n.) a piece of paper that shows you paid for something. Example: Here’s your receipt and your order.
Tap (a card) /tæp ðə kɑːrd/ (v.) to lightly touch your card on a machine to pay. Example: Ana taps her card on the machine to pay.

At the Bakery: Choosing Bread and Pastries