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

Transcript

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 Titite on Sun, 20/08/2023 - 11:37

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My favourite kind of restaurant is a restaurant with vegetarian food

Submitted by Kais Bouaine on Sat, 19/08/2023 - 19:40

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So my favorite restaurant in the world is the traditional one

Submitted by maryJ on Thu, 17/08/2023 - 23:42

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Hello! to my British Council family. I am joining from Turkey. And my favorite kind of restaurant is II Padrino Ristorante. It's Italian cuisine. It's so delicious.

Submitted by marivivarc on Wed, 16/08/2023 - 17:49

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I don't have a favorite kind of restaurant, but I like the seafood. The Teresa’ restaurant is one the favorite . It’s in Playas- Ecuador way to Posorja.

Submitted by busracarikci on Mon, 14/08/2023 - 19:09

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I like Turkish restaurants because I love Turkish food. I think they are delicious and my favorite meal is Döner.

Submitted by Drguled on Sun, 13/08/2023 - 08:34

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my favorite restaurant is Muslim restaurants.

Submitted by Mukiren on Sun, 06/08/2023 - 18:50

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Hello, I prefer Italian food

Submitted by osople on Thu, 03/08/2023 - 10:28

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Hello, all member of British Council.
My favourite kind of resturant is Arabian Food

Submitted by -Jerry- on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 03:51

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I don't have a favorite kind of restaurant, but I love Vietnam food.