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 roberto77 on Sat, 28/06/2025 - 16:17

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Hi everyone, I leave in Italy and everythings foods are goods. But my favorite dish are lasagne.

My mother makes lasagna every Sunday.

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Submitted by Boa_ on Tue, 24/06/2025 - 23:10

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Hello everyone,

My favorite kinds of food are Italian and Japanese. I like the texture of each dish, and I started trying Japanese food because I enjoy watching anime and everything related to Japanese culture.

On the other hand, I like Italian food because it has a lot of cheese and flavor. I love eating pizza as often as I can.

Ciao!

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Submitted by farhan1969 on Sun, 15/06/2025 - 23:07

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When we talking about food and restaurant I can say I really love traditional foods in popular restaurant in the old and historical street. I like falafel, shawarma and I will never forget my lovely food vegetable salad.

Submitted by dtemarques on Wed, 11/06/2025 - 14:38

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My favorite kind of food is Italian food. I eat parmigiana every Sunday in my city with my family.     

Submitted by MarcelloB on Wed, 11/06/2025 - 06:46

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It is interesting to hear the accent of the native language particularly emphasized

Submitted by Nad.M on Tue, 03/06/2025 - 20:11

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I love Japanese restaurant, my favorite food is sushi.

Submitted by isadurdy on Wed, 14/05/2025 - 17:01

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Hello. You make a mistake I think about first booking and new booking. It changes the hour I think. Thanks

Submitted by luisfer1980 on Tue, 13/05/2025 - 01:56

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I like eating seafood. I enjoy all kinds of fish. I usually order fish soup win coconut and fried fish with potato salad.

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Submitted by Hilerez on Tue, 13/05/2025 - 00:05

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I love Spanish food! Tortilla de patatas, gazpacho, paella, cocido… And I love the fish! There's a lot of variety and it's very fresh! I like to choose home-cooked restaurants