At a Restaurant
Part A Self Introduction
A_1
Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.
My name is ________. What is your name?
A_2
I’m ________. Nice to meet you.
A_3
Nice to meet you too, ________. What will you do this weekend?
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A_5
I see. Let’s begin our lesson!
Part B Vocabulary
B_1
We’ll read aloud the words and sample sentences below. Please repeat after me.
B_2
expect 予期する、期待する
How many people are you expecting to come?
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arrive 到着する
The customer arrived at exactly 1 p.m.
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prefer ~を好む
Would you prefer a table by the window?
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B_3
Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.
B_4
expect
prefer
arrive
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They ______ at the restaurant at 7 p.m.
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Which do you ______, French or Italian dressing?
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What time do we ______ a group of customers with reservations today?
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B_5
Great job!
Part C Picture description
C_1
Please look at the pictures below. Then, describe the situations.
C_2
C_3
C_4
You described the pictures wonderfully!
Part D Useful phrases
D_1
We’ll read aloud the phrases and sample sentences below. Please repeat after me.
D_2
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How many nights would you like to stay?
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May I take your order now?
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Which would you prefer, red or white wine?
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May I ask who’s calling?
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Here is the menu. Please take your time.
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D_3
We will read aloud the dialogues below. Please choose a phrase to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.
D_4
STAFF: |
How many nights __________ like to stay?
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CUSTOMER: |
I’d like to stay for 3 nights.
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D_5
STAFF: |
May I ______ your order now?
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CUSTOMER: |
I’d like a Caesar salad, baked potato, and pork chop.
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D_6
STAFF: |
Which would you prefer, red or white wine?
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CUSTOMER: |
I’d like white wine.
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D_7
STAFF: |
May I ask ______ calling?
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CUSTOMER: |
This is David Sy from room 1223.
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D_8
CUSTOMER: |
Could I see the menu?
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STAFF: |
______ the menu. Please ______.
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D_9
Awesome!
Part E Q&A
E_1
Now, please fill in the blanks to complete each sentence.
E_2
STAFF: |
A table ______ two, sir/ma’am?
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CUSTOMER: |
A table for four. please.
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E_3
STAFF: |
Is this table __________? Please have a seat.
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CUSTOMER: |
I’d prefer a table by the window.
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E_4
STAFF: |
Would you like ______ about 5 minutes?
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CUSTOMER: |
Sure, it’s fine.
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E_5
STAFF: |
Would you like anything ______ before dinner?
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CUSTOMER: |
I’d like a glass of water, please. Thank you.
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E_6
Fantastic!
Part F Dialogue Practice
F_1
We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will be the CUSTOMER and you will be the STAFF.
F_2
CUSTOMER:
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Hi, I’d like to make a reservation tonight. |
STAFF:
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Good evening, sir (ma’am). May I ask who’s calling? |
CUSTOMER:
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Sure. This is Yoshida. |
STAFF:
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Thank you for calling, Ms/Mr. Yoshida. How many persons, please? |
CUSTOMER:
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We are two. |
STAFF:
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Certainly, sir (ma’am). What time shall we expect you? |
CUSTOMER:
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7 p.m., please. |
STAFF:
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I’m afraid but we have no table available for two at 7 p.m., sir (ma’am). |
CUSTOMER:
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Can we wait until a table will be available? |
STAFF:
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Sure. I’ll call you as soon as your table is ready. |
F_3
Great job reading the dialogue!
Part G Fill in the blank
G_1
We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will be the CUSTOMER and you will be the STAFF.
G_2
CUSTOMER:
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Hi, I’d like to make a reservation tonight. |
STAFF:
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Good evening, sir (ma’am). May I _______ calling? |
CUSTOMER:
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Sure. This is Yoshida. |
STAFF:
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Thank you for calling, Ms/Mr. Yoshida. How _______, please? |
CUSTOMER:
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We are two. |
STAFF:
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Certainly, sir (ma’am). What time _______ ? |
CUSTOMER:
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7 p.m., please. |
STAFF:
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I’m afraid but we have _______ for two at 7 p.m., sir (ma’am). |
CUSTOMER:
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Can we wait until a table will be available? |
STAFF:
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Sure. I’ll call you _______ is ready. |
G_3
Awesome job!
Part H Roleplay 1
H_1
We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will be the CUSTOMER and you will be the STAFF.
H_2
CUSTOMER:
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Hi, I’d like to make a reservation tonight. |
STAFF:
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Good evening, sir (ma’am). May________________________________? |
CUSTOMER:
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Sure. This is Yoshida. |
STAFF:
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Thank you for calling, Ms/Mr. Yoshida. How ________________________________? |
CUSTOMER:
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We are two. |
STAFF:
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Certainly, sir (ma’am). What ________________________________? |
CUSTOMER:
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7 p.m., please. |
STAFF:
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I’m afraid but we have _______________________________. |
CUSTOMER:
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Can we wait until a table will be available? |
STAFF:
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Sure. I’ll call _______________________________. |
H_3
Perfect!
Part I Roleplay 2
I_1
Let’s do a role play with the given situations. Please read aloud the situation and roles.
I_2
Situation 1:
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You are a customer service representative for a hotel. A customer is calling to reserve a room. Please assist him or her.
(Your tutor will pretend to be the customer.)
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– Yes, I’d like to reserve a room.
– Next Friday, June 28th, for one night, please.
– Just me, one person.
– Next Friday, June 28th, for one night, please.
– Just me, one person.
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Situation 2:
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A customer would like to have breakfast in a restaurant. Please take his or her order.
(Your tutor will pretend to be the customer.)
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– I’d like to have an American breakfast.
– Two slices of toast with butter, please.
– Tomato juice, please.
– Two slices of toast with butter, please.
– Tomato juice, please.
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Situation 3:
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A customer would like to have dinner in a restaurant. Please show him or her a table.
(Your tutor will pretend to be the customer.)
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I_7
– Four people.
– I prefer a table by the window.
– Sure, I can wait.
– I prefer a table by the window.
– Sure, I can wait.
I_8
Situation 4:
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A customer would like to book a hotel room. However, all rooms are already booked that day. Please assist him or her.
(Your tutor will pretend to be the customer.)
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I_9
– Hello, I’d like to book a room on June 27th.
– Well, I have things to do early in the morning on the 28th, so it has to be on the 27th. Is there any way I can get a room?
– I see.
– Well, I have things to do early in the morning on the 28th, so it has to be on the 27th. Is there any way I can get a room?
– I see.
I_10
Awesome! Now you can serve your customers!
Part J Free talk
J_1
Let’s have a free talk with the topics below.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)
J_2
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Which location do you prefer for your vacation—the countryside or the city? Why?
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What kind of service would you like to have at the hotel?
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What is your favorite Japanese dish?
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J_3
Answer: |