Making a Reservation
Making a Reservation
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1) Useful expression
- I would like to make a reservation.
- I would like to book a table for Friday evening.
- I'd like to make a reservation for Friday evening.
- Are there any tables available for Friday night?
- I will need the reservation for Friday night.
- I would prefer 8 pm.
- There wil be seven of us.
- Could we get a table in the none smoking area/ by the window/ in a quiet area?
2) Dialogue practice
Mr. Abbott is calling Sunrise Restaurant to make a dinner reservation.
A: Hello, Sunrise Restaurant. How may I help you?
B: Hello, I would like to make a dinner reservation for Friday.
A: Certainly, sir. How many people will you need the reservation for?
B: There will be 6 of us.
A: Ok, no problem. What time would suit you?
B: Ideallly, I'd like it to be at 8 pm.
A: 6 people, 8 pm. That won't be a problem. Would you prefer the smoking or non-smoking area?
B: Non-smoking, please. And cuold we get a table in a quiet area of the restaurant?
A: Certainly. Can I have your name, please?
B: Jonathan Abbott.
A: Mr. Abbott, you have a table for 6 reserved for this Friday 8 pm. See you then.
B: Thank you very much! I look forward to it.
3) Situation
You are planning to hold a company party at the restaurant of Hotel L'Acole. Call the hotel and make a reservation. The party will be held at 6 pm on this coming Friaday. The number of participant will be 20. Your teacher will be the hotel receptionist.
