Cours à distance · Bac Pro

English · Première professionnelle · CEFR B1

Week 2 Talking to customers

By Friday, you can welcome a customer, make offers and play a short role-play.

Speaking with a customer at work (B1).

Everything is in English. Need help? Read the worked example, listen to the model, then try again.

This week: 3 lessons

  1. Lesson 1 · Would you like…? I'd like… 35 min
  2. Lesson 2 · Offering help: Shall I…? I'll… 35 min
  3. Lesson 3 · Role-play with a cue card 45 min

One lesson a day is enough: for example Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Watch the video of the weekHow to offer help · 06 · English at Work is here to helpBBC Learning English · YouTube

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Lesson 1 · 35 min

Would you like…? I'd like…

Objective

Make polite offers and requests.

The lesson

Would you like…? is a polite offer. I'd like… (= I would like) is a polite request. Would you like a coffee? → Yes, please. / No, thank you.

Worked example

Waiter: Good evening. Would you like a table for two?

Customer: Yes, please.

Waiter: Would you like something to drink?

Customer: I'd like a glass of water, please.

Waiter: Of course. Would you like to see the menu?

Customer: Yes, thank you.

Listen to the model

The waiter offers: Would you like…? The customer asks: I'd like… Both are very polite.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Complete the dialogue.

  1. you like a drink?
  2. I'd a sandwich, please.
  3. Would you like some help? → Yes, .
  4. Would you like a bag? → No, thank .
  5. I like to book a table.

Your turn: a small production

Write

Write a 6-line dialogue between a customer and you, in your future job. Use Would you like…? and I'd like…

Sentence starters: Good morning, can I help you? · Would you like…? · I'd like…, please.

Write here, on paper or in your notebook. Your text is saved on this device only. Copy it to send it on the ENT.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Première · English · Week 2 · Lesson 1

Would you like…? I'd like…

Make polite offers and requests.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

thank · Would · would

you like…? is a polite offer. I'd like… (= I like) is a polite request. Would you like a coffee? → Yes, please. / No, you.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. you like a drink?
  2. I'd a sandwich, please.
  3. Would you like some help? → Yes, .
  4. Would you like a bag? → No, thank .
  5. I ( am / will / would ) like to book a table.

3. Write a 6-line dialogue between a customer and you, in your future job. Use Would you like…? and I'd like…

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Lesson 2 · 35 min

Offering help: Shall I…? I'll…

Objective

Offer help and react politely.

The lesson

To offer help: Shall I open the door? Can I help you? To decide now, use I'll + verb: I'll call you back. I'll check for you. A polite answer: That's very kind of you.

Worked example

Customer: This bag is very heavy.

Assistant: Shall I carry it to your car?

Customer: Oh, that's very kind of you.

Assistant: No problem. And I'll give you a stronger bag next time.

Customer: Thank you! Have a nice day.

Listen to the model

Shall I carry…? = offer. I'll give… = a decision now. That's very kind of you = thanks.

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Choose the best answer.

  1. I open the window?
  2. The phone is ringing. → I' answer it.
  3. Thank you for your help! → You're .
  4. I'll the stock for you.
  5. I help you?

Your turn: a small production

Speak and record

Record 5 offers of help for customers in your trade.

Sentence starters: Can I help you? · Would you like me to…? · Let me show you…

Use the voice recorder of your phone. Listen once, then record again if you want. Name the file as explained below.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Première · English · Week 2 · Lesson 2

Offering help: Shall I…? I'll…

Offer help and react politely.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

call · kind · Shall

To offer help: I open the door? Can I help you? To decide now, use I'll + verb: I'll you back. I'll check for you. A polite answer: That's very of you.

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. ( Shall / Will / Do ) I open the window?
  2. The phone is ringing. → I' answer it.
  3. Thank you for your help! → You're .
  4. I'll ( checking / to check / check ) the stock for you.
  5. ( Shall / Must / Can ) I help you?

3. Record 5 offers of help for customers in your trade.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

Lesson 3 · 45 min

Role-play with a cue card

Objective

Play a short professional role-play.

The lesson

In a role-play, follow the cue card: greet the customer, ask what they want, offer help, answer a question and end politely: Have a nice day!

Worked example

Hairdresser: Good morning! How can I help you?

Customer: I'd like a haircut, please.

Hairdresser: Of course. Would you like a shampoo too?

Customer: Yes, please. How long will it take?

Hairdresser: About thirty minutes. Shall I take your coat?

Customer: Thanks. That's very kind of you.

Listen to the model

The hairdresser greets, asks, offers twice and answers the question How long?

Practise: self-correcting exercises

Put the steps of the role-play in order.

  1. Step 1:
  2. Step 2:
  3. Step 3:
  4. Step 4:
  5. Step 5:

Your turn: a small production

Speak and record

Play the role-play with a partner (or read both parts yourself): your partner reads the customer's lines, you answer as a professional. Record it.

Sentence starters: Hello, how can I help you? · Of course, here you are. · Is there anything else?

Use the voice recorder of your phone. Listen once, then record again if you want. Name the file as explained below.

Worksheet to complete (paper or ENT)

Print it, or copy it into your notebook. You can also complete it on a computer and upload it.

Name: Class: Date:

Cours à distance · Bac Pro · Première · English · Week 2 · Lesson 3

Role-play with a cue card

Play a short professional role-play.

1. Complete the lesson with the words in the box.

day · greet · offer

In a role-play, follow the cue card: the customer, ask what they want, help, answer a question and end politely: Have a nice !

2. Exercises: fill in the blanks or circle the right answer.

  1. Step 1: ( greet the customer / offer help / end politely )
  2. Step 2: ( end politely / ask what they want / greet the customer )
  3. Step 3: ( greet the customer / ask what they want / offer help )
  4. Step 4: ( answer a question / greet the customer / ask what they want )
  5. Step 5: ( end politely / greet the customer / offer help )

3. Play the role-play with a partner (or read both parts yourself): your partner reads the customer's lines, you answer as a professional. Record it.

Take a clear photo of this sheet and upload it on the ENT. · Madame Carole Paoli Pompougnac · IP

I hand in my work

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