Booking a table: restaurant reservations and requests
Reservation talk swings between question and condition: which day, how many people, what happens if you cancel. Hold the details — names, party size, times — and listen for the polite refusal (I am sorry, that table is already reserved) that changes the plan.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1Good evening, I would like to book a table for Friday night.
- 2We have space at six or at eight thirty, which do you prefer?
- 3Eight thirty works, and we will be a party of five.
- 4Could we get the round table by the window this time?
- 5I am sorry, that table is already reserved for a birthday dinner.
- 6No problem, anywhere quiet in the back would be fine.
- 7May I have a name and a phone number for the booking?
- 8Also, one of our guests is allergic to peanuts.
- 9Thank you for letting us know, I will inform the kitchen.
- 10Do you offer a set menu for larger groups?
- 11Yes, our seasonal course is available for parties of four or more.
- 12We ask guests to cancel at least one day in advance.
- 13Is there parking nearby, or should we take the subway?
- 14There is a public garage just around the corner from us.
- 15Perfect, we look forward to seeing you on Friday.
FAQ
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- What level is this lesson?
- This lesson is graded B1 on the CEFR scale and has 15 sentences. Dictation Trainer lessons start at A1 and climb as the library grows.