Welcome to Episode 10 of The English Chatcast! Today, Ben and Anna are guiding you through a special shadowing exercise focused entirely on restaurant and dining English.
Whether you are ordering a simple coffee or navigating dietary restrictions at a fancy dinner, this episode will help you build the confidence to speak clearly and naturally. We break the practice down into three levels—starting with short, essential phrases and working our way up to advanced, complex sentences.
In this episode, you will practice:
Set 1: Essential short phrases (Table for two, The check please)
Set 2: Medium-length sentences (Dietary needs, Recommendations)
Set 3: Advanced deep-dive sentences (Complex orders, Special requests)
Remember to listen closely and echo what you hear to improve your pronunciation and rhythm!
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Welcome to Episode 10! What is your absolute favorite meal to order when you eat out? Let us know in the replies below, and try using some of the new phrases you practiced today! Don't forget to subscribe for more English speaking practice.
👇👇Here's a list of the phrases / sentences you will shadow in this episode 👇👇
Set 1 (Short and Easy):
Ben: Table for two.
Anna: I'll have water.
Ben: The check please.
Anna: More bread please.
Ben: Is this spicy?
Anna: What's the special?
Ben: I'm ready now.
Anna: This looks good.
Ben: Can I order?
Anna: Thank you so much.
Set 2 (Longer and More Challenging):
Anna: Could I get a table by the window?
Ben: I'd like the salmon with steamed vegetables please.
Anna: What do you recommend for someone who's vegetarian?
Ben: Is it possible to make this dish gluten-free?
Anna: We're celebrating our anniversary tonight, do you have dessert?
Ben: Excuse me, I think there's been a mistake here.
Anna: Could we get some more time to decide?
Ben: I'm allergic to nuts, is this dish safe?
Anna: The food was absolutely delicious, compliments to the chef.
Ben: Could you bring us the wine list please?
Set 3 (Advanced Challenge):
Ben: Hi, we have a reservation for four people under the name Johnson at seven thirty.
Anna: I was wondering if you could tell me about the ingredients in this particular dish.
Ben: We're in a bit of a hurry tonight, so could you recommend something quick?
Anna: I'd like to start with the Caesar salad, but could you hold the anchovies and croutons?
Ben: My friend here is celebrating her birthday, do you have any special desserts or surprises?
Anna: Excuse me, but I ordered my steak medium rare and this seems to be well done.
Ben: Could we possibly move to a quieter table since we're having an important business discussion?
Anna: I'm trying to eat healthier, so what would be your lightest option on the menu tonight?
Ben: We loved everything about our meal, and we'd like to leave a review online later.
Anna: Is it possible to get half portions of two different entrees so we can share?