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 PANTOCORP on Thu, 12/02/2026 - 10:40

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My favorite type of restaurant is one that has different types of meat, really good desserts, and, if possible, isn't too expensive :D

Submitted by juandaniel on Mon, 09/02/2026 - 23:40

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My favorite restaurant is Parmesano in Bogotá. 

Submitted by Maiss on Sat, 07/02/2026 - 21:39

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I love the syrian food it's delicious and l like italian cuisine such as pizza

Submitted by Rasha97 on Mon, 26/01/2026 - 18:56

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What's your favourite kind of restaurant?

In general, I don't like eating a lot outside but if I'am oblige to I prefer seafood restaurant.

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Submitted by Sshinn on Wed, 21/01/2026 - 15:05

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I also book a table in restaurant. This is best choice to keep the seat if you go to outside even you only go to coffee/tea or even watching the movies in the cinema. Book the table or seat before go out!!!

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Submitted by marsan29 on Mon, 19/01/2026 - 02:26

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What's your favourite kind of restaurant?

I don't have a clear answer. I hardly ever go to a restaurant.
But, for me, the most important thing is the taste of the food.
 

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Submitted by homoitiner on Fri, 26/12/2025 - 17:58

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I love all Pan-Asian food, especially Chinese and Japanese cuisine.

Submitted by Samm1 on Fri, 26/12/2025 - 00:55

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I really love Beniness cuisine....

Submitted by Natalie L on Thu, 25/12/2025 - 21:53

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I like home-style food, so I prefer small family restaurants with a special atmosphere and a cozy space.
I enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, and I like trying new dishes in a new place whenever I can.