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! 

Task 1

Task 2

Discussion

Download
Worksheet76.85 KB

Language level

Average: 4.2 (385 votes)

Submitted by Chiiiiii_ on Sat, 12/07/2025 - 05:17

Permalink

What's your favourite kind of restaurant?

-> My favourite kind of food is Vietnam food, especially Phở and Bún Chả. It includes various fresh ingredient and has distinctive flavor. When you visit Vietnam, try this dish.

Profile picture for user salehsaeed

Submitted by salehsaeed on Thu, 10/07/2025 - 05:59

Permalink

hello everyone, can i say that my favourite dish is salamon'fish' with salade and brown rice

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

Permalink

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

My mother makes lasagna every Sunday.

Profile picture for user Boa_

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

Permalink

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!

Profile picture for user farhan1969

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

Permalink

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

Permalink

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

Permalink

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

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

Permalink

I love Japanese restaurant, my favorite food is sushi.

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

Permalink

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

Do you need to improve your English listening skills?
Join thousands of learners from around the world who are improving their English listening skills with our online courses.