Conversation from reception to farewell
Per dialogo in ristorante, trovate di seguito una possibile conversazione in lingua inglese con traduzione dall’italiano. L’attività è mnemonica solo se mancano le basi grammaticali, altrimenti si può contestualizzarle e ricavarne un esercizio di apprendimento di vocaboli correnti utili alla expansion della microlingua
For a conversation at the restaurant, below is a possible conversation in English with translation from Italian. The activity is mnemonic only if the grammatical basics are missing; otherwise, they can be contextualized and used to create an exercise for learning common terms useful for expanding the microlanguage
Accoglienza – Reception
W
Waiter
- Good morning, have you made a reservation?
- No? Alright, how many people are you?
- Do you prefer a secluded spot or one in the center of the room?
- Waiter, please escort the guests to the table
- Please follow the waiter, he will take you to the table
G
Guest
- No!
- There are two of us, and we would like a table to eat
- A secluded one, please
- Thank you very much!
Servizio – Waitstaff
W
Waiter
- Please follow me … here is the wine list and our menu
- In the meantime, shall I bring you some water?
- Do you prefer it sparkling or still? Cold or at room temperature?
- Are you ready to order?
- This dish contains allergens, is that okay for you?
- Alright, the cooking time is around 10 minutes
- How is everything going?
- Is everything to your liking?
- Perfect, enjoy your meal then!
G
Guest
- Thank you
- Yes
- Still water at room temperature
- Yes, we are ready
- Yes, that’s fine. I’m only allergic to nuts
- Alright
- Very well, thank you
- Yes, the tagliatelle are exquisite, as is the pork shank
- Thank you
Commiato – Farewell
W
Waiter
- Would you like a dessert or would you prefer a coffee?
- I will bring you the bill
- I will accompany you to the exit, please
- Goodbye and thank you for your visit, I hope to see you again soon!
G
Guest
- Desiderate un dessert o preferite caffè?
- Vi porto il conto
- Vi accompagno all’uscita, per favore
- Arrivederci e grazie della vostra visita, spero di rivedervi presto