AT THE RESTAURANT
INDEX MA´AMALADE SANDWICH, YOUR MAJESTY? SETTING A TABLE VOCABULARY BOOKING A TABLE VERY USEFUL IN RESTAURANTS THE RESTAURANT OF THE FUTURE HOW TO SERVE RED WINE SERVING SPARKLING WINE SOLUTIONS
ENJOY YOUR MEAL !!
MA´AMALADE MAJESTY?
SANDWICH,
YOUR
Enjoy yourselves with this funny video about having tea with the Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate her Planitum Party. Click on the picture to watch the video. Video time: 02´27´´
SEETING A TABLE
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Watch the video about how to set a table by clicking on the picture below. Video time: 00´39´´
GLOSSARY to set a table (poner la mesa) dinner plate (plato llano) salad plate (plato de entrantes) bread plate (plato del pan) dinner fork (tenedor de carne) knife (cuchillo) spoon (cuchara) salad fork (tenedor de entrantes) dessert spoon (cucharita de postre)
red / white wine glass (copa de vino tinto/blanco) water glass (copa de agua) napkin (servilleta) placecard (tarjeta) cup & saucer (taza y plato café) set with dessert course (se sirve con el postre)
VOCABULARY
TABLECLOTH
NAPKIN
MUG
GLASS
WAITER
WAITRESS
CHEF
DISHWASHER
SOMMELIER
TAKE AWAY
SUSHI
SNACK
SELF SERVICE RESTAURANT
DRIVE-INRESTAURANT
FAST FOOD RESTAURANT
CUP
BILL / CHECK
COOK
VOCABULARY
CAFÉ (cafetería)
DESSERT
APPETIZER
STARTER
MAIN COURSE
BEVERAGES
BARISTA
DRESSING
ON THE ROCKS
SOFT DRINK
TIP (propina)
TANKARD
COCKTAIL
BOOK A TABLE
SOUP PLATE
SUGAR BOWL
SUGAR CUBES
A PINCH OF SALT
BOOKING A TABLE
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Watch the video about how to book a table by clicking on the picture below. Video time: 01´31´´ Say if the following sentences are true or false. Check your answers by clicking on the padlock.
EXERCISE 1. TRUE OR FALSE? 1. The girl books a table for Sunday evening. 2. She books a table for three people. 3. The waiter is having breakfast at the beginning of the video. 4. They are going to have dinner at 7 p.m. 5. The waiter forgot to ask for her name.
EXERCISE 2. A FAMILY LUNCH Click HERE to watch a video about A FAMILY LUNCH, then choose the correct answer for each of the 10 questions.
VERY USEFUL IN RESTAURANTS These phrases will help you to make a reservation at a restaurant and order your meal. BOOKING A TABLE
DURING THE MEAL
Do you have any free tables? A table for ... , please. I´d like to book a table,please. This evening at ... . Tomorrow at ... . I´ve got a reservation. On Monday at 8 p.m.
Could I see the menu, please? Could I see the wine list, please? Do you have any specials? What´s the menu for today? What do you recommend? I´m allergic to dairy products / wheat / shelfish / nuts I´ll have the pasta / roast beef. I´ll have ... for my starter / for main course / dessert
VERY USEFUL IN RESTAURANTS WAITER / WAITRESS How would you like your steak? Are you ready to order? What would you like to start / drink? What would you like for main course / dessert? I´m sorry, we are out of that. Would you like anything else? Enjoy your meal !! Of course, sir / madam.
CUSTOMER Rare / medium rare / medium / well done I´d like ... to drink / start. I´d like ... for main course / dessert. Do you have ice cream? No, thanks. That´s all. Could we have some more bread, please? The food is cold / too salty . This doesn´t taste right. Could I have the bill, please? Can I pay in cash or by credit card? Do you take credit cards?
VERY USEFUL IN RESTAURANTS
WAITER / WAITRESS What can I do for you? Can I help you? Have you booked a table? Can I take your order, sir/madam? What kind of dressing? Is everything all right? Did you enjoy the meal? Are you paying together? How long will it take? Why you don´t try the French salad?
CUSTOMER A table for ... , please. May we sit at this table? What´s on the menu? I´ll have the same. Could you bring me some oil and vinegar, please? I´d prefer red wine. Please, bring us another beer. Could I have chips instead of salad? I think you´ve made a mistake. We are not ready yet.
Yes. Thank you. It was delicious! It will take about 10 minutes.
THE RESTAURANT OF THE FUTURE Click on the picture on your left to watch the video about THE RESTAURANT OF THE FUTURE. Video time: 00´56´´ Do exercise 3. Click on the padlock to check your answers.
EXERCISE 3 An important firm has created a new App to visualize the menu of a restaurant in full-size 3D and to easily place the order. Answer the following questions using your own words: 1. What do you think about this new App? 2. Do you think holograms will be indispensable in our lives in the future? Why? 3. Would you use this App in your restaurant? 4. Do you think you would have more customers with this new App? Why? 5. Do you think customers would order more food by looking at the holograms of the dishes? Why?
HOW TO SERVE RED WINE Click on the picture on your right to watch a video about HOW TO SERVE RED WINE. Video time 02´59´´ Take a look at the glossary. It may help you to understand the video better. GLOSSARY HOST /invitado TO AVOID /evitar MISTAKES /errores TO PLACE / colocar CELLAR / bodega TO CARRY / llevar LABEL / etiqueta TO WAIT / esperar SIDE TABLE / mesa auxiliar TO REMOVE / quitar to wipe / limpiar SCREW / sacacorchos
CORK / corcho TWIST / girar PUSH / empujar GENTLY / con suavidad LEVER / hacer palanca POUR / verter CLOCKWISE / en el sentido de las aguas del reloj DRIPS /gotas COASTER / posavasos TO TOP UP / rellenar TO REFILL / rellenar
SERVING SPARKLING WINE Click on the picture on your right to watch a video about SERVING SPARKLING WINE. Video time 03´12´´ Take a look at the glossary. It may help you to understand the video better. GLOSSARY SPARKLING WINE / vino espumoso TO FETCH / buscar ICE BUCKET / cubitera FRIDGE / nevera FOIL / lámina TAB / pestaña LOOSEN / aflojar CAGE / jaula TO BE HELD / para que se sostenga RELEASE / liberar BUBBLES / burbujas SPILL / derramar
SOLUTIONS EXERCISE 1. TRUE OR FALSE? 1.false 2.true 3.false 4.true 5.false EXERCISE 3. THE RESTAURANT OF THE FUTURE 1. I think that this new App is a brilliant idea. 2. Yes, I think so because our future depends on the new technlogies. 3. Yes, I would. It would be fantastic!! 4. Yes, I think so because this App would be a very good attraction for my customers. 5. Yes, I do. Customers would order more food using this App because it´s a great fun to see your dishes on the table before ordering them.
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