COM: Overview

A table is filled with various Spanish food.La comida y el restaurante - Overview

Have you ever wanted to order food in Spanish and didn’t know where to start? That’s a common situation for language learners. In this module, you will learn basic grammar and vocabulary to help you speak about food in Spanish and to help you learn how to place a food order en español.

Image note: This is an example of the Spanish notion of tapas - several small dishes that allow the diner to sample a lot of food.

Module Goals

Have fun and use la comida vocabulary words and expressions in Spanish each day as you talk with your amigos and familia. For example, you can say: Can I eat una galleta? Or: Are we going to go visit el restaurante? Find practical easy ways to put into practice what you are learning. Remember, daily repetition is the way you learn how to speak a new language! 

Are you ready? ¿Estás listo? Let´s begin, vamos a comenzar.

Essential Questions

  • How can you order food in Spanish?
  • Can you ask for the check in Spanish?
  • What do I need to know to feel confident when I talk to a waiter in Spanish?
  • Can you talk about food likes and dislikes in Spanish?

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