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 Sufiworld1999 on Wed, 26/03/2025 - 14:18

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The restaurant that prepared variety of delicious local food 

Submitted by Stavria on Mon, 17/03/2025 - 09:23

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My favourite kind of restaurant is the restaurants that they are near the sea. I like enjoy an excelland view.  

Submitted by jocabed on Tue, 11/03/2025 - 21:04

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My favorite kind of restaurant is close to nature, with an excellent view, and a romantic or classic atmosphere. I also enjoy private restaurants, I mean not too crowded. 

Submitted by Sa Wan on Fri, 28/02/2025 - 07:13

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My favourite restaurant is on a rooftop so, I can enjoy the sight of the sunset and breathe fresh air. This is so cool.

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Submitted by Davevalladares on Tue, 25/02/2025 - 16:42

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Wow, I started study english here three dayas ago, and I really have learn many more things  in three daya that all those years in my school. Thanx. 

Hello Dave,

We're so pleased to hear that you find our site useful! 

Thanks also for letting us know.

Best wishes,
Kirk
LearnEnglish team

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Submitted by soumiabouchala on Fri, 31/01/2025 - 12:52

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How can I download teh audio, please!

Hello soumiabouchala,

To download the audio file, right-click on the player (the part you use to play and pause the audio) and choose 'Save as...'.

 

Peter

The LearnEnglish Team

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