Booking a table

Booking a table

Listen to someone booking a table in a restaurant to practise and improve your listening skills!

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation

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Staff: Hello, Gino's.

Jamie: Hi. Can I book a table for tomorrow night, please?

Staff: How many people is it for?

Jamie: Four.

Staff: And what time would you like?

Jamie: About eight, eight thirty maybe?

Staff: Let's see ... We're pretty busy tomorrow, so I can do half past seven or nine.

Jamie: Oh. OK, then. Half seven, please.

Staff: What name is it?

Jamie: Jamie.

Staff: J-A- ...?

Jamie: M-I-E

Staff: OK, so that's a table for four at half past seven tomorrow evening.

Jamie: Great. Thanks! Bye.

Staff: Bye.


Staff: Hello, Gino's.

Jamie: Hi, I called earlier to book a table for four and I was wondering if I can make it for six instead?

Staff: Ah, what name was it?

Jamie: It's Jamie.

Staff: Table for four at half past seven. So you want to change it to 6 o'clock?

Jamie: No, sorry. Can I make it for six people?

Staff: Oh, I see. Sorry! That shouldn't be a problem. I can move you to a bigger table but it will be nearer the kitchen. Is that OK?

Jamie: No problem. Is it possible to change the time as well? Make it a little bit later?

Staff: Ah ... yeah, we can. Is eight OK for you?

Jamie: Perfect, thanks!

Staff: Lovely. See you tomorrow, then.

Jamie: Thanks! Bye!

Staff: Thanks. Ciao! 

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Submitted by tulWardah.. on Mon, 14/10/2024 - 00:20

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Hello, I am a student from Tanjungpura University.

My favorite restaurant is one that makes a dish called Rendang Padang, which is available in Indonesia.

Submitted by Hashemi Rafsanjani on Wed, 09/10/2024 - 07:56

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A good Italian restaurant offers an authentic and satisfying culinary experience. From handmade pasta to crispy thin-dough pizza, every dish is made with quality ingredients and a touch of Italian tradition. Friendly service and a warm atmosphere also add to the comfort, making visitors feel as if they are in Italy. Good restaurants also have a wide selection of wines to complement the meal. It's not just the taste, but also the overall dining experience that makes this Italian restaurant worth a visit.

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Submitted by Tobeyas_Arthur_Jr on Tue, 08/10/2024 - 11:19

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Talking about Italian restaurant reminding me of those delicious foods like Pasta or Lasagna. Never really tried any of those before but I did tried to cook Pasta by my own because there's no any authentic Italian restaurant around my place, taking the first bite after finish cooking my own Pasta and not really surprised why a lot of people liked this dish. I rate it 10/10, better textured when you added cheese👌.

Submitted by zahrazahira_ on Sun, 29/09/2024 - 19:51

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Italian restaurant! I’ve always had a deep appreciation for Italian culture and traditions (not to mention being an avid fan of F1 Scuderia Ferrari), and their pizza and pasta dishes never fail to win me over. Spaghetti Carbonara is an absolute favorite of mine, but I’ve never had the chance to try Piadina. I’m really curious to know what it tastes like! 

Submitted by tahasparrow on Wed, 18/09/2024 - 23:36

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my favorite kind of restaurant is Marocain

i love all the dishes, like tajine and couscous they are very delicious.

Submitted by NatiAntia on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 15:45

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I love fast food restaurants where I can eat burguers, fries and a good lemonade soda. 

Submitted by hilal. on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:23

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i actually like to go the restaurant that makes delicious food and i'm not prefer to go lonely i love joining of family or my friends when we have free time

Submitted by albertmary on Wed, 04/09/2024 - 15:08

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I love eating Haitian food, i like the way the meat is spiced

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Submitted by LidiaQuicano on Mon, 02/09/2024 - 03:27

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I prefer restaurants where the food is delicious and with sauces. There are actually restaurants where the food smells and tastes very tasty.

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