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 aquerevalu on Tue, 07/04/2026 - 05:51

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My favorite kind of restaurant is Japanese restaurants because I like ramen and makis; they are very delicious. I also like seafood restaurants because I love dishes like chilcano, ceviche, and sudado de pescado.

Submitted by Lita Le on Thu, 02/04/2026 - 05:05

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What's your favourite kind of restaurant?

I enjoy buffets because I want to sample various dishes. Additionally, I prefer casual dining since it preserves the original taste and nutrients of the food.

Submitted by cittàutopica on Thu, 26/03/2026 - 16:38

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I like going to restaurants, but I don't have a favourite kind of restaurant as far as food is concerned. I don't like the big restaurants, I prefer small ones.

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Submitted by Hamada Othman on Tue, 24/03/2026 - 17:28

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My favorate restaurant and food is Somali traditional food its delicious food

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Submitted by Hamada Othman on Tue, 24/03/2026 - 17:17

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I like booking restrant table with my family

Submitted by canis.lupus on Mon, 23/03/2026 - 18:04

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I like a typical historic czech restaurant with pilsner beer :-)

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Submitted by daninovaes on Tue, 17/03/2026 - 00:07

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My favorite type is Japanese one.

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Submitted by kahloul on Sun, 15/03/2026 - 05:36

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my favorite restaurant is north african and italian.