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Quick Brain Check
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How many people is the seven o'clock table for?
How many people is the eight-thirty table for?
What is the total number of people in the reservations?
What time is the second reservation?
Restaurant Reservation
Making a restaurant reservation involves more than just picking a time; it requires clear communication about party sizes, special occasions, and specific seating preferences. Mastery of these transactional details is essential for smooth dining experiences.
This comprehensive listening skill test covers a variety of restaurant-related scenarios. You will hear customers making new bookings, double-checking existing reservations for families with children, requesting moves to outdoor seating, and inquiring about lost personal items. Practice identifying temporal details, names, and specific requests for hospitality staff.
Key Vocabulary to Listen For
Hospitality settings use specific terms for seating and guest needs. Practice listening for these common restaurant phrases.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Booster seat | A small seat placed on a chair to help a young child sit high enough to reach the table. |
| Terrace | An outdoor area of a restaurant where guests can sit and eat, often raised or paved. |
| Punctuality | While also important for meetings, in restaurants it refers to arriving exactly at the reserved time. |
Grammar Spotlight: Indirect Questions for Politeness
When making requests in a restaurant, we often use indirect questions starting with "I was wondering if..." to sound more polite.
- Polite Request:
"I was wondering if it would be possible to move our booking." - Direct Question (Less Polite):
"Can we move our booking?"
Test your listening skills with a restaurant reservation challenge. Practice handling bookings, special requests, and inquiries.
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