Dialogue
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Dining Out. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again.
Kevin and Gina are at a seafood restaurant.
| Waiter: |
Good evening. Do you have a reservation with us today? |
| Kevin: |
Yes, under the name Kevin, for two. |
| Waiter: |
Right this way, sir. |
| Kevin: |
Could I have the menu, please? |
| Waiter: |
Certainly. Here is the menu, and a separate menu for drinks. Would you like some water to start with? Still or sparkling? |
| Kevin: |
We will start with two glasses of still water first. Do you have any specials for today? |
| Waiter: |
Our specials are clay pot cod and pan seared salmon. I would recommend tuna tartare for an appetizer if you are a fan of tuna. |
| Kevin: |
That sounds very good. We’ll just start with that then. |
| Waiter: |
Excellent choice. Would you like to order your entree now? |
| Kevin: |
Give us a few more minutes to take a look at the menu. Thanks. |
Vocabulary
Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions
|
Expression |
Definition |
Example |
|
eat out |
to eat at a restaurant |
We love to eat out on special occasions. |
|
have a reservation with ~ |
already made a reservation at a restaurant |
Under which name do you have your reservation with Hyatt? |
|
menu (for food/drinks) |
a list of the foods that may be ordered at a restaurant |
Can I see the wine menu? |
|
still water (tap water) |
regular water |
We can drink tap water in California. |
|
sparkling water |
carbonated water |
Perrier is famous for its sparkling water. |
|
specials |
a meal that is not on a restaurant’s usual menu |
Today’s special is sautéed mushrooms. |
|
specialty |
something that a person or place is known for making or producing very well |
Buttermilk pie is a Southern specialty. |
|
appetizer/starter |
a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal |
Empanada is a common Colombian appetizer. |
|
entrée |
the main dish of a meal especially in a restaurant |
We had steak as an entrée. |
|
take a look at ~ |
– |
I need to take a look at the price before I decide to buy that dress. |
Exercise
Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the sample answers to come up with your own answer.
- Do you have a reservation with us?
- Under Kim, for five.
- No, we don’t, but is there a table for three?
- Your answer:_______________________________
- Are you ready to order? (May I take your order?)
- I need a few more minutes.
- I can’t decide. Do you have any specials today?
- Your answer:_______________________________
- Would you like anything to drink?
- Could you give me a recommendation for a glass of wine?
- Just tap water would be fine.
- Your answer:_______________________________
- How is your food? Are we still working here?
- The food is delicious. Thank you.
- I think we’re mostly done. May I have a box to go?
- Your answer:_______________________________
- How would you like to pay?
- Just put everything on this card.
- Could you split the bill evenly?
- Your answer:_______________________________
Conversation
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.
- Do you like dining out?
- Do you like Western food?
- What food do you usually order at a restaurant?
- What is your favorite beverage?
- Do you have a favorite restaurant you go to often?
Wrap-up
Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.
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