12. At the Restaurant.

Expression of Making Reservation

1. “I’d like to make a reservation for [number of people] at [time] on [date], please.”
2. “Do you have any availability for a table on [date]?”
3. “I’d like to book a table for [name] for [time] on [date].”
4. “Could you reserve a window seat for us?”
5. “Is there a dress code for the restaurant?”
6. “Can I change the reservation to [time] instead?”
7. “What’s your cancellation policy for reservations?”
8. “I need to modify my reservation for [number of people].”
9. “I’m calling to confirm my reservation for tonight.”
10. “I’d like to make a reservation under the name [your name].”

Expression of Ordering Food

1. “I’ll start with the [appetizer].”
2. “I’d like the [dish] as my main course, please.”
3. “Could I have the [dish] without [ingredient]?”
4. “Is the [dish] spicy?”
5. “Can you recommend a vegetarian option?”
6. “I’d like my steak [rare/medium rare/medium/well-done], please.”
7. “Could I get extra [ingredient] on the side?”
8. “May I have a glass of [beverage]?”
9. “Do you have any daily specials?”
10. “I’ll have the [dessert] to finish, please.”

Expression of Paying the Bill

1. “Could we get the check, please?”
2. “I’d like to settle the bill now.”
3. “Do you accept credit cards?”
4. “May I pay with cash?”
5. “Could you split the bill between [number of people]?”
6. “Is a service charge included in the bill?”
7. “I’d like to leave a tip for the excellent service.”
8. “Can I get a receipt for this?”
9. “What’s the total, including tax?”
10. “Thank you for the meal. Here’s the payment.

Exercise 1

For this part of the activity, you will be presented with multiple-choice questions. To answer each question, select the best option by clicking on the right answer.

Exercise 2

For this part of the activity, you will be presented with “Speak the word” challenges. To do the exercise, try to speak the word or sentence below.