Pre-A1
Pre-A1: Sitting down at a restaurant
Get a seat at a restaurant, ask for water and ask where the toilet is.
You talk to: Waiter · 7 turns · about 4 min
- Three, please.
- Can we sit outside?
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Each level is a different moment in this situation: short and simple at first, more nuanced at the higher levels.
A1
A1: What is that dish?
Ask what a dish is and choose your meal.
You talk to: Waiter · 7 turns · about 5 min
- I have a question about the menu.
- What is ...?
A2
A2: Dinner at a restaurant
Get a table, order your meal and ask for the bill.
You talk to: Waiter · 7 turns · about 6 min
- Do you have a table for two?
- I'd like ...
B1
B1: The booking that went wrong
Explain a booking mix-up and find a solution.
You talk to: Restaurant host · 7 turns · about 6 min
- I think there's been a mix-up.
- I booked by phone.
B2
B2: Explaining a nut allergy to the waiter
Explain your nut allergy clearly and check how your meal is prepared.
You talk to: Waiter · 8 turns · about 7 min
- I'm allergic to tree nuts.
- Could you tell me whether it comes with ...?
C1
C1: Settling a group bill after a work dinner
Sort out a complicated bill with the waiter after a work dinner.
You talk to: Waiter · 9 turns · about 7 min
- it might be a bit of a puzzle
- not evenly
C2
C2: Diplomatic feedback to a restaurant manager
Give the manager balanced, tactful feedback after a disappointing evening.
You talk to: Restaurant manager · 9 turns · about 8 min
- the best part of an hour
- perfectly pleasant, though not quite ...
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