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Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Conversation at a restaurant
Do you need more practise? Click on this link to see an American conversation at a restaurant:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxd6LshVU8A&feature=player_detailpage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxd6LshVU8A&feature=player_detailpage
Monday, 23 January 2012
Expressions: At the restaurant
To start:
- Have you got a reservation? / Have you booked a table? - Yes, we have.
- We have a reservation under the name of Mr Smith.
- Have you got a table for two, please? / A table for two, please
- Certainly! Follow me, please / This way, please/ This is your table
- Can I make a reservation for tomorrow, please?
- Certainly! / Yes, of course.
- Can I have the menu, please? – Here you are, Sir / Madam.
- Are you ready to order? / Can I take the order, please? - Yes, please.
- Would you like to order now? - Yes, please.
- What would you like to drink?
- Would you like anything to drink?
- I’d like some mineral water/ fizzy water/ a glass of Rioja red wine, please.
- Can I have a glass of water, please? - Certainly! / Here you are!
To go on:
- What would you like to eat?
- What would you like for starter/ main course/ dessert?
- I’ll have the steak, please.
- Fried chicken for me, please.
- How would you like your steak, Sir / Madam?
- Rare, medium or well done?
- I asked for my steak well done, please
- I’ll change it / I’ll get you another one.
- I’ll send it back to the kitchen.
- Here you are another one, Madam/Sir.
- What kind of pizza would you like? - A pizza Margherita, please.
- Could I have some more bread? - Straight away. Here you are, Sir / Madam.
- Would you like a coffee? - Yes, a white / black coffee, please.
- Is everything alright? / Did you enjoy the meal, Sir?
To finish:
- Can I have the bill, please? / Could I have the check (American), please?
- I’m buying / This is on me.
- It’s very kind of you.
- These shots are on the house.
- How are you paying, Sir / Madam?
- Can I pay by visa? or in cash?
- You can pay by visa if you wish, Madam.
- Can you sign here, please? - Yes.
- Here you are your credit card, Sir / Madam. – Thanks.
- Take the tip, please. – Thank-you very much!
- We hope you’ve enjoyed the meal. – Yes, it was delicious!
- Thanks for your visit. – Thank-you!
- Have a nice day! - You too. Thanks!
- See you soon! - Good bye!
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