make a reservation

Level: Pemula 2, , Type: Conversation

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Waiter: Yes sir, I speak English a little 


The man: Ah good thank you


Waiter: What can I do for you? 


The man: Well, I'm calling to book a table for four people two adults and two children and also I'd

like to ask you a few questions.


Waiter: Certainly sir. What do you need to know?


The man: Well, what are your opening hours?


Waiter: Our restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday, we're closed on Mondays 


The man: And is there a car park?


Waiter: Yes, the car park is at the back of the restaurant 


The man: Oh great. And what time do you serve lunch?


Waiter: We serve lunch from 12:00 to 2:30 


The man: From 12:00 to 2:30. What sort of menus do you have?


Waiter: We have two different menus. A three-course menu at 25 euros per person and a four-course menu at 35 euros per person does also an ala carte menu. 


The man: And what about children, do you have any children's menus? 


Waiter: Yes, we have two. One at 10 euros and another one at 15 euros with one drink included but you can also order a la carte if you like because we have special dishes for children. 


The man: Great. And tell me is there a garden or a place where the children can play?


Waiter: Yes, there is. We have a playground for the children near the terrace 


The man: Well that's great. Do I have to book in advance?


Waiter: It depends on the day, sir. We are generally very busy at the weekends 


The Man: Well then I'd like to make a reservation then 


Waiter: Certainly, sir when for? 


The Man: For this coming Sunday 


Waiter: Lunchtime or evening?


The Man: For lunch. Will be coming around 1 o'clock 


Waiter: 1 o'clock, Okay,  for how many people?


The Man: For four 


Waiter: For four 


The Man: Yeah, two adults two children, four. 


Waiter: Very well sir. What's the name please?


The Man: Monaghan 


Waiter: Could you spell that please?


The Man: Yeah, M O N A G H A N


Waiter: Alright, Mr. Monaghan one table for four for Sunday 1:00 p.m.


The Man: Yeah, that's great could you just make sure that the table is in a non-smoking area, you know for the kids. 


Waiter: All right sir, I understand and make a note of it. So that's a table for four in a non-smoking area for this coming Sunday at 1:00 p.m. is that right 


The Man: Yes, it is. That's great. Thank you very much, okay, goodbye 


Waiter: Goodbye