I. KEY VOCABULARY – TỪ VỰNG MỞ RỘNG (20 TỪ)
1. menu – thực đơn | Can I see the menu, please?
2. book/order – đặt bàn / gọi món | I’d like to book a table for four.
3. dish of the day – món đặc biệt trong ngày | What’s the dish of the day today?
4. the best seller – món bán chạy nhất | This steak is our best seller.
5. waiter / waitress – phục vụ nam / nữ | The waiter brought us the bill.
6. customer – khách hàng | The restaurant was full of customers.
7. client – khách quen | Our regular clients prefer outdoor seating.
8. guest – thực khách | All guests are welcome to try our new menu.
9. appetizer / starter – món khai vị | We ordered a salad as a starter.
10. main course – món chính | The main course comes with rice or potatoes.
11. dessert – món tráng miệng | What do you have for dessert?
12. beverage / drink – đồ uống | Would you like any beverage with your meal?
13. table for two – bàn cho hai người | A table for two, please.
14. buffet – tiệc buffet | The hotel offers a breakfast buffet.
15. vegetarian – người ăn chay | Do you have any vegetarian options?
16. vegan – người ăn thuần chay | She’s vegan, so no dairy or eggs.
17. here or to go – ăn tại chỗ hay mang đi | Is this for here or to go?
18. bill / check – hóa đơn | Can we get the bill, please?
19. tip – tiền boa | Don’t forget to leave a tip.
20. credit card / cash – thẻ tín dụng / tiền mặt | Do you accept credit cards?
II. GRAMMAR FOCUS – CẤU TRÚC NGỮ PHÁP
- There is / There are: There are many dishes on the menu.
- Would you like…? / Can I get you…?: Would you like a drink?
- Present Simple for habits or routines: I usually order the same dish.
- Can / Could / May: Can I have the bill, please?
III. COMMON PHRASES – MẪU CÂU
1. I’d like to book a table for two.
2. Can I see the menu, please?
3. What’s the dish of the day?
4. I’ll have the steak, please.
5. Could we get the bill, please?
6. Do you have any vegetarian options?
7. Is this for here or to go?
8. Can I pay by credit card?
9. Everything was delicious, thank you.
10. Excuse me, I think this dish is undercooked.
IV. DIALOGUE – HỘI THOẠI (20 CÂU)
A: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
B: No, we don’t. Is there a table for two?
A: Yes, please follow me. Here’s your menu.
B: Thank you. What’s the dish of the day?
A: It’s grilled salmon with vegetables.
B: Sounds great! I’ll have that.
A: And for you, sir?
C: I’ll take the spaghetti carbonara.
A: Would you like anything to drink?
B: Just water, please.
C: I’ll have an orange juice.
A: Thank you. I’ll be right back with your order.
(Later…)
A: How’s everything?
B: Delicious! The salmon is perfectly cooked.
C: Yes, and the sauce is amazing.
A: I’m glad to hear that. Would you like any dessert?
B: No, just the bill, please.
C: Can we pay by card?
A: Of course. I’ll bring the card machine.
B: Thank you. We’ll definitely come back again!
V. GỢI Ý VIDEO / BÀI VIẾT
YouTube: “Common Restaurant Phrases in English”
