Scenario: Making a Table Reservation
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Customer: Hello, I’d like to reserve a table, please.
Host: Sure! For how many people?
Customer: For two people, please.
Host: What time would you like the reservation?
Customer: At 7 p.m. tonight.
Host: Got it. Your table is booked for 7 p.m. See you then!
Examples
1: reserve
Meaning: To book something in advance.
Sentences Using reserve for better understanding
1 .I want to reserve a table for dinner.
2 .You should reserve your seat early.
3 .She reserved a room at the hotel.
2: table
Meaning: A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, often used for eating meals.
Sentences Using table for better understanding
1 .We need a table for four.
2 .The table near the window is available.
3 .They cleaned the table before we arrived.
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Customer: Hi there! I’d like to make a dinner reservation.
Host: Of course! May I have your name and the number of guests?
Customer: It’s for three people. The name’s Kavita.
Host: What time would you prefer to dine?
Customer: Around 8 p.m. if possible.
Host: 8 p.m. works perfectly. We’ll see you then, Ms. Kavita.
Examples
1: reservation
Meaning: An arrangement made in advance to have something held for you.
Sentences Using reservation for better understanding
1 .He made a reservation at the Italian restaurant.
2 .We forgot to make a reservation and had to wait.
3 .I always make a reservation before going out on weekends.
2: dine
Meaning: To eat dinner or a formal meal.
Sentences Using dine for better understanding
1 .We plan to dine at the new café tonight.
2 .They dined with friends at a rooftop restaurant.
3 .Do you often dine out or cook at home?
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Customer: Good evening! I was wondering if I could book a table for tonight.
Host: Certainly! How many guests should I expect?
Customer: It’ll be a party of five. Preferably somewhere quiet.
Host: We do have a cozy corner table available at 7:30 p.m.
Customer: That sounds perfect. Please reserve it under the name Amit.
Host: All set, Mr. Amit. We look forward to serving you tonight!
Examples
1: cozy
Meaning: Comfortable and pleasant, especially in a small space.
Sentences Using cozy for better understanding
1 .We got a cozy table by the fireplace.
2 .This café has a cozy atmosphere.
3 .They chose a cozy corner to sit in.
2: preferably
Meaning: Ideally; if possible.
Sentences Using preferably for better understanding
1 .I’d like a table near the window, preferably.
2 .We’d prefer to dine outside, preferably under shade.
3 .He asked for a morning slot, preferably after 10 a.m.