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 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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Submitted by bero414 on Thu, 22/08/2024 - 08:38

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My favorite restaurant is italian restaurant, because i like the fresh basil and their spices with parmesan cheese.

Submitted by Nesrin.Essam on Wed, 14/08/2024 - 21:17

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I prefer the homemade meals but if you still ask me I would say that my favourite kind of restaurant is the eastern , as I find it so yummy.