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Lesson 9: Dining Choices

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

LET'S CHECK IT OUT

What menu do you think the guest will select?

Have you ever experienced a room service like in the photo?

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

Yuki is providing detailed information and assistance regarding the hotel's dining options.

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Ava

Excuse me, could you tell me about the dinner options at the hotel?

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Yuki

Certainly! We offer a variety of meals, including a buffet and a Western-style banquet.

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Ava

That sounds wonderful. What time is dinner served?

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Yuki

Dinner is served from 6 PM to 9 PM. If that’s not convenient, we can also deliver your meal to your room.

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Ava

I see. What kinds of food are available at the buffet?

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Yuki

We have a mix of local specialties and Western dishes. For example, you can enjoy local meat slices formed into -like dishes.

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Ava

That sounds interesting. What do you recommend for someone who enjoys local cuisine?

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Yuki

I would recommend trying our local specialty. It’s a unique and enjoyable experience.

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Ava

Great! Could you hand me a menu or a ticket for the buffet?

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Yuki

Of course, here is the menu. Please let us know if you have any special considerations for your meal.

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Ava

Thank you. I’m looking forward to it!

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What types of dinner options does the hotel offer?

2. What is the time frame for dinner service?

3. What does the guest ask for at the end of the dialogue?

LET'S LEARN! 📖

What you can say:

What you can hear:

We offer a variety of meals...

Could you tell me about...

Dinner is served from...

What time is dinner served?

We can also deliver...

What kinds of food are available?

Please let us know if you have any special considerations...

What do you recommend?

LET'S CHAT! 💬

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.

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Guest

Could you tell me about the dinner options?

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Staff

Certainly! .

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Guest

What kinds of food are available at the buffet?

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Staff

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Guest

That sounds delicious. Do you offer vegetarian options?

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Staff

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Guest

Great! Could you hand me a menu for the buffet?

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Staff

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Guest

Thank you. Also, is there a possibility to have the meal delivered to my room?

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Staff

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ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

0. ROLE PLAYING

Situation:

The guest is inquiring about food options for dinner.

Instruction:

Find a partner. One student plays the guest, and the other plays the receptionist. Use words or expressions like "dinner," "tell A about B," "meal," "convenient," "deliver," "buffet," "Western," "prepare," "favorite," "specialty."

AS A RECEPTIONISTAS A GUEST

Greet the guest.

Ask about the dinner options.

Explain the dinner options.

Inquire about the types of food available.

Offer additional information about special requests or delivery services.

Request any additional information needed.

LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING

  1. What is your favorite type of cuisine and why?
  2. Have you ever tried a local specialty when traveling? What was it like?
  3. Do you prefer buffet-style meals or à la carte dining? Why?
  4. How important is the quality of food when you choose a hotel?