LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
Why might it be important to let a restaurant know how many people are dining in your party?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Misa greets Ana and her party, then arranges seating for them
Misa
Ana
No, we don’t.
Misa
No worries, let me check if we have a table available for you. How many people are there in your party?
Ana
There are five of us now, and two more will be joining us later.
Misa
Alright, thank you for letting me know.
(Misa checks availability)
Misa
I'm sorry, but we can only accommodate groups of four. Would you mind sitting separately?
Ana
No, we don't mind.
Misa
Thank you for understanding. Please follow me, I'll show you to your table. Please come this way.
(Misa leads Ana's party to their table)
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. How many people are in Ana's party?
2. What is the maximum number of people the restaurant can accommodate?
3. How does Ana feel about sitting separately?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can hear: | What you can say: |
|---|---|
There are (five) of us now, and (two)more will be joining us. | How many people are there in your party? |
Yes, that’s fine. | Where would you like to sit? |
No, we don’t mind. | Is that table over there okay with you? |
We don’t have a reservation, but do you have a table for us? | Would you mind sitting separately? |
Thank you. I’ll show you to your table. Please come this way. | |
Do you have a reservation? |
LET'S CHAT! 💬 Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Hostess
Customer
No, we don’t.
Hostess
are there in your party?
Customer
There are five of us now, and two more will be joining us.
Hostess
Where would
Customer
We’d like a table on the terrace.
Hostess
okay with you?
Customer
Yes, that's fine.
Hostess
. Please come this way.
Customer
Thank you.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
Handling Requests About Dining Arrangements
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the customer, and the other will be the restaurant staff. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS A HOST/RESTAURANT STAFF | AS A CUSTOMER |
|---|---|
Offer to help the customer. | State that you would like to make a reservation. |
Ask for the customer’s name and phone number. | Ask if there is a table available for a specific number of people. |
Inquire about the date, time, and number of people for the reservation. | Request a specific seating area (e.g., on the terrace). |
Inform the customer that restaurant only accomodates groups of five and offer separate seating. | Provide your name and phone number. |
Confirm the reservation details and express enthusiasm for the customer’s visit. | Confirm the reservation details. |
LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
1. Have you ever been to a restaurant with a large group of people? How did the restaurant accommodate your group?
2. What factors might influence your seating preference at a restaurant?
3. How do you think restaurants handle seating arrangements during busy times?
4. Can you share a memorable dining experience where you had a special seating arrangement?
5. Have you ever had a bad experience with restaurant reservations? What happened?
Good evening, welcome to our restaurant. Do you have a reservation?