Audible - Listen and learn: Lesson 14 - Eating out (1)

Conversation 1

Vanessa: So, where are we going to go?

Graham: Hm, what about that new French restaurant? It got a really review in the Gourmet Guide.

Vanessa: Well, it sounds interesting, but it looks a bit pricey. Maybe we should go there for a special
occasion some time.

Graham: OK, what about the Jade Palace? You like it there.

Vanessa: Yes, but I don’t really fancy Chinese – and we went there last week, anyway. Let’s go
somewhere different.

Graham: OK, well where you like to go?

Vanessa: I quite like that Thai place near the river.

Graham: Yes, it’s nice. But I don’t really fancy Thai tonight. It’s a bit spicy.

Vanessa: OK, well how about Da Vincenzo’s? I could really eat a nice Italian pizza right now!

Graham: You know, that’s a great idea! I’d love a Margherita.

Vanessa: OK, let’s give them a ring though. They’re always busy on a Friday.

Graham: Yes, it might be best to book. OK, I’ll phone them now. …. Hello? Is that Da Vincenzo’s?
Yeah, it’s Graham Wright. I’d like to book a table for two for this evening, please.

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mp3 27, dialogue starts: 06:20

Noemi and Hank are at a restaurant

Hank: This place is really nice, isn’t it?

Noemi: Yes, it’s lovely! I love the décor! Oh, and this wine is lovely too, isn’t it?

Hank: Yeah, it’s fantastic. The service is terrible, but the décor’s lovely! Would you like a breadstick?

Noemi: Oh, thanks.

Hank: So, what do you fancy? Apart from the fish, they do a really good steak here.

Noemi: Well, I’m trying to cut down on red meat at the moment.

Hank: Oh, yeah, of course. That’s a really good idea. What about something veggie?

Noemi: Hmm, well, let’s see. This couscous looks really nice.

Hank: Yeah, I’ve had that before it’s great.

Noemi: Or there’s an aubergine tart with onions and tomatoes.

Hank: Hmm, that sounds tasty! … Er, you know what? I might go for the chicken.

Noemi: Where’s that?

Hank: Here. Grilled chicken with sautéed potatoes and cabbage.

Noemi: Well, at least you’ve got a green vegetable with that, then!

Hank: Yeah, sure have! So, have you decided?

Noemi: Er, yeah, I think I’ll go for the couscous actually.

Hank: Do you fancy a starter?

Noemi: No, I’m OK. I’ll just have a main course.

Hank: OK, let’s call the waiter over so we can order.

Noemi: All right.

Hank: Excuse me! Can we order please?

Waiter: Yes, you certainly can. What would you like?