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.