Introduction
Welcome to twominenglish.com. Teaching you English through two-minute lessons. In this lesson you will learn how to order food and get your check in a fine dining restaurant.
Interaction
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Hello there, viewer! Great to see you again. Fine dining is a very pleasant experience: we go to an awesome restaurant, order our favorite dishes and savor the taste in a great ambience. This lesson will show you how to place your order and speak to the staff in a fine dining restaurant.
Listen to them all, and check out the vocabulary section towards the end. And it’s a good idea to practice the lines by pausing the lesson and repeating the dialog anywhere you want to!
Let’s get started now!!
Ordering Wine.
Joy: Hi, my name is Joy and I will be your waitress. Can I get you started with anything?
Ciara: I would like to order something from your wine list.
Joy: Here it is. You can select from this menu.
Ciara: Okay, I’d like to order a bottle of red wine. I’ll have the 2005 Napa Valley Merlot.
Joy: Good choice. I’ll be right back with your wine.
Ciara: Thank you.
Ready to Order.
Waitress: Hi. Are you ready to order?
Sean: Not really. I’m pretty confused. Can you suggest something good?
Waitress: Of course. Our specials are the New York steak and crispy roasted lamb.
Sean: Yes, I’d like the New York steak, well done. And my side orders will be a baked potato and a salad.
Waitress: All right. Will that be all for you?
Sean: Yes, thank you.
Waitress: Okay. Your order will be ready soon.
Getting a Dessert.
Waiter: How was your dinner?
Sandra: It was great, thanks.
Waiter: Would you like something for dessert?
Sandra: Yes, please.. I’ll have a slice of cheesecake.
Waiter: Okay. Would you like some coffee or anything else with that?
Sandra: No, that’s all, thank you.
Check, please!
Waiter: How was your meal Ma’am?
Kimberly: It was great!
Waiter: Can I get you anything else?
Kimberly: Just our check, please?
Waiter: Sure, I’ll be right back …
Waiter: Here you go.
Kimberly: Here is my credit card.
Waiter: I can take that for you.
Kimberly: Thank you.