How to Run This Lesson
Setup instructions before you begin
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Student device: Open
game-pub/student.html — the student reads the pub menu as a real customer would. No tooltips — they must ask you!
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Teacher device: Keep this page open. Follow the script scene by scene. Use the challenges when the student is doing well!
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Stay in character! Speak naturally as Aussie pub staff. Use real expressions: "no worries", "mate", "cheers", "how ya going?". Don't correct mid-sentence!
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Pub culture tip: In Australia, pubs often have table service for food but you order drinks at the BAR. Explain this to the student — it's different from a café!
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Timing: This role-play should take 20–30 minutes. After each scene, pause briefly to give quick feedback.
Your Character – Jake
The Ironbark Hotel, Melbourne — Friday 5:30pm
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Jake Morrison
👨🍳 Pub Staff 🍺 The Ironbark Hotel 🇦🇺 Melbourne Local 🎉 Friday Night
You are Jake, a friendly and relaxed pub staff member at The Ironbark Hotel.
It's Friday night and the pub is busy with after-work crowds.
You speak with casual Aussie expressions — say "mate", "no worries",
"how ya going?", "legend", "sweet as" naturally.
You know the menu inside out and are happy to explain any dish. You are professional but very laid-back. This is a pub — not a fancy restaurant!
You know the menu inside out and are happy to explain any dish. You are professional but very laid-back. This is a pub — not a fancy restaurant!
Scene-by-Scene Script
Keep one scene on screen, then send the student to the menu only when needed.
Scene 1 of 6
Arrive at the Pub
Say
How ya going, mate? What can I get started for you?
Student focus
Greeting, casual answers, and polite drink ordering.
Extra challenges for this scene
When to show the menu
Show the menu when the student is ready to choose a drink.
Visual Dish Guide
Click any dish to show the student what it looks like!
How to use: When the student doesn't know what a dish or drink looks like,
click the card to show them a full-screen photo! Turn your screen toward the student.
🍽️ Pub Mains
Chicken Parma
\$28.00
👆 Click to show student
Beef Schnitzel
\$24.00
👆 Click to show student
Beef Burger
\$22.00
👆 Click to show student
Mixed Grill
\$36.00
👆 Click to show student
Fish & Chips
\$26.00
👆 Click to show student
Vegetarian Pasta
\$20.00
👆 Click to show student
🍺 Drinks
VB – Schooner
\$9.50
👆 Click to show student
Coopers – Schooner
\$10.00
👆 Click to show student
House Wine
\$10.00
👆 Click to show student
Soft Drink
\$4.50
👆 Click to show student
🍮 Desserts
Sticky Date Pudding
\$12.00
👆 Click to show student
Pavlova 🇦🇺
\$13.00
👆 Click to show student
Chocolate Lava Cake
\$14.00
👆 Click to show student
Extra Challenge Scenarios
Use these if your student is doing well!
🍺 Wrong Drink Size
Give them the wrong size beer and see if they speak up!
"Here's your middy of VB!" (they ordered a schooner)
🍗 No More Parmas!
Tell them the Parma is sold out — most popular dish!
"Sorry mate — we actually just ran out of Parmas! Can I suggest the schnitzel instead?"
🔞 ID Check
Ask for ID — see if they respond calmly and naturally.
"Sorry mate, I just need to check your ID quickly — do you have your passport?"
💳 Card Surcharge
Mention the surcharge and see if they understand and accept.
"Just so you know, there's a 1.5% surcharge on Visa cards. Is that all good?"
🧾 Split the Bill
Ask if they want to split the bill with their workmates.
"Do you want to split this between the table or are you all paying separately?"
🍽️ Wrong Order
Bring the wrong meal — can they correct you politely?
"Here's your Beef Schnitzel!" (they ordered the Chicken Parma)
🎉 Recommend Special
Push tonight's special and see if they ask follow-up questions.
"Hey, just letting you know — tonight's special is a Parma plus a schooner for \$32. It's a ripper deal!"
🔇 Noisy Pub
Pretend you couldn't hear — they must repeat their order!
"Sorry mate, it's pretty loud in here! Could you say that again?"
Aussie Pub Vocab Cheat Sheet
Use these naturally in the role-play
Mate
= Friend. Aussies say this to everyone! "Thanks mate!"
No worries
= No problem. Use constantly at a pub!
How ya going?
= How are you? Very casual Aussie greeting.
Sweet as
= Great / Awesome. "Sweet as mate!"
Legend
= Amazing person. "You're a legend!"
Ripper
= Excellent / Great. "That's a ripper deal!"
Schooner
= Large beer glass (425ml). Most common size.
Pot / Middy
= Smaller beer glass (285ml).
All up
= Total amount. "That's \$37.50 all up."
Parma
= Chicken Parmigiana. Most iconic Aussie pub meal!
Schnit
= Schnitzel. Crumbed and fried meat cutlet.
Chips
= French fries. NOT potato chips (those are "crisps").
Mash
= Mashed potato. Common side dish alternative.
Happy hour
= Discounted drinks for a set time period.
RSA
= Responsible Service of Alcohol. Australian law!
EFTPOS
= Card payment machine. "Tap and go" / debit card.
Surcharge
= Extra fee for using a credit card. Usually 1–2%.
Cheers
= Thanks OR goodbye. Very common in pubs!
Counter meal
= A meal ordered at the bar counter of a pub.
Arvo
= Afternoon. "Friday arvo" = Friday afternoon.
Goes off
= Gets very busy / lively. "This place goes off!"
Tap beer
= Draft beer poured from a tap. Common in Aussie pubs.
Assessment Rubric
Use this to evaluate your student's performance
| Skill Area | What to Look For | Level |
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| 🗣️ Greetings & Small Talk | Uses casual greetings naturally; responds to "how ya going?" appropriately; makes small talk about the pub or the week | |
| 🍽️ Ordering Food | Orders a full meal confidently; chooses sides and sauces; handles sold-out items gracefully | |
| 🍺 Ordering Drinks | Knows beer sizes (schooner/pot); orders at the bar; understands happy hour | |
| 🔞 Handling ID Check | Responds calmly and naturally; not offended; understands RSA policy | |
| ❌ Handling Problems | Politely corrects wrong orders; handles sold-out dishes; deals with broken EFTPOS calmly | |
| 💳 Paying the Bill | Asks for the bill; understands card surcharge; says goodbye warmly | |
| 🇦🇺 Aussie Vocabulary | Uses or understands: mate, no worries, cheers, ripper, schooner, happy hour | |
| 😊 Confidence & Fluency | Speaks without long pauses; doesn't freeze during challenges; recovers naturally from mistakes |
Post-Lesson Checklist
Tick off what your student achieved today