TY-MODULES-Could-I-Have-German - Food & Shopping - Task: Could I have…?

Sep 28, 2026

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Food & Shopping learning module for German instruction centered on the task “Could I have…?” Students prepare and perform a simple restaurant role play in small groups, building usable ordering language rather than grammatical categories. Learners recognize food and drink vocabulary, explore typical dishes associated with German-speaking contexts, and practice menu ordering. The module includes key language items, expected timing (3–3.5 hours), suggested scaffolding (crosswords, flashcards, dialogues), and teacher observation ideas to extend engagement through scene context and alternative roles.

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Reading Time5 min

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ty module German Food & Shopping Task: Could I have…? Topic Overview This topic aims to prepare students to be able to order food in a restaurant or shop. Students will learn basic food vocabulary, typical food from the target language country/countries and simple expressions and phrases used to order food. Students may take material from a wider pool of information provided. Task Description Students work in small groups to prepare and deliver a simple role play in a restaurant. Learning Outcomes ● Recognise the names of some foods ● Learn about some typical dishes from the target language country/countries ● Order from a menu Resources Video to learn the target vocabulary for the restaurant role play: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueBmlrZbmwA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueBmlrZbmwA) [Sample menus:](Sample menus:) [http://www.jarema.pl](http://www.jarema.pl) [https://de.islcollective.com/resources/search_result?Tags=Speisekarte&searchworksheet=GO&type=Printables](https://de.islcollective.com/resources/search_result?Tags=Speisekarte&searchworksheet=GO&type=Printables) [ppli.ie](ppli.ie) ty module German Food & Shopping Task: Could I have…? Expected time taken-3 to 3.5 hours Key language der Kellner, die Kellnerin, die Speisekarte, Vorspeise, Hauptgericht, Nachtisch Names of dishes typical for the country: Spätzle, Maultaschen, Currywurst mit Pommes, Wurstsalat, Schnitzel mit Pommes, Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte Expressions and phrases used to buy/order food: Wir wollen einen Tisch für Personen Was möchten Sie trinken/essen? It is important to remember that students learn the language chunks they need. They are not expected to learn the grammatical categories. Ich möchte Ich hätte gern Was kostet es? Zusammen oder getrennt? Vielen Dank Suggested Scaffolding Activities Crossword – food/dishes to be recognized on pictures. Flash cards/ double cards (spot it cards)– food Dialogues – in restaurant (fill missing words) Flash cards – recognizing different objects Rearrange dialogue Observations for teachers To make the role play more challenging or interesting for students you could give some context to the scene, for example, there is a bee in the restaurant, the customers can be a family with children, an elderly couple. If a student doesn’t feel comfortable taking part in the role play, they could be given the role of director, etc. Guidelines on preparing effective role-plays are available here: [https://bit.ly/32pewXp](https://bit.ly/32pewXp) These are some websites that can help you create your resources: [http://www.classtools.net/](http://www.classtools.net/) [https://quizlet.com/](https://quizlet.com/) Self-assessment can-do descriptors I can recognise some names for foods. recognise some names for drinks. order from a menu. order from a menu. name some typical dishes. Key skills Developing my understanding and enjoyment of words and language Being positive about learning Being curious Being creative Working with others [ppli.ie](ppli.ie)

FAQs

What is the main task for students in this German module?

Students work in small groups to prepare and deliver a simple role play in a restaurant, using ordering language such as “Could I have…?” and menu-based expressions.

What learning outcomes should students achieve?

Students should recognize food names, learn typical dishes from the target context, and be able to order from a menu.

Which key German language areas are emphasized?

The module focuses on practical restaurant vocabulary and chunks, including terms for staff and menu sections (e.g., der Kellner/die Kellnerin, die Speisekarte) plus ordering expressions such as “Was möchten Sie trinken/essen?” and “Ich hätte gern”.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Bulrr