Eating out

Inviting someone

Ordering at a restaurant

Inviting someone, accepting and refusing invitations

Would you like to come for a coffee?

Would you like to go out for lunch?

Would you like to come out for a drink this evening?

I’d like to, but I’m working.

I’m sorry I can’t. I’m busy.

I’d love to. See you later.

At a restaurant: Entering the place

Offer help Make a request

Answer the request Request the menu

Hand in the menu

Can I help you? Could we have a

table for two, please? This way. Can we have the

menu? Here you are. Are

you ready to order?

At a restaurant: Ordering the meal

Make an offer Accept an offer

Make an offer Refuse an offer

Make a request Answer a request Make an offer Refuse an offer

What would you like to drink? I’d like some mineral water,

please. What would you like for dessert? I’m sorry, but I never have

coffee. Can I have chocolate mousse? I’m sorry, but there isn’t any. Would you like a coffee? No, thank you.

At a restaurant: Ending the meal

Make an offer

Refuse an offer Make a request Answer a request Make a request

Answer a request

Would you like anything else?

That’s all, thank you. Can I have the bill, please? Sure. Here you are. Can I pay by credit card? Is

service included? Certainly, but service isn’t

included.