Lesson 5 – Step 1 – Reading

Goal

Let’s start the lesson with some reading. You can read it on your own or play the audio and follow along.

Once you have finished, you can go to the next step.

A First Date

Receptionist: You’ve called The Majestic. How may I help you?

Ryan: I’d like to book a table for two for Wednesday 23rd at 8 p.m.

Receptionist: Under what name should I make the reservation?

Ryan: Ryan Allen, please.

Receptionist: The reservation has been made. Have a good day.

Receptionist: How can I help you, sir?

Ryan: A table for two, please. We have a reservation under my name. Ryan Allen.

Receptionist: Alright sir. It’s table 19, right by the fireplace. Follow me, please… 

Megan: What a beautiful place. I had never been here. This view is breathtaking.

Ryan: I’m glad you like it. Would you like something to drink?

Megan: Maybe some orange juice.

Ryan: Shall we have some red wine too?

Megan: That sounds good.

Waiter: Can I help you, sir?

Ryan: Yes, she’ll have some orange juice, and I’ll have some mango juice. We’ll also have a bottle of your finest red wine, please. And the menus.

Waiter: Of course.

Waiter: Are you ready to order?

Megan: Yes, I’ll have the salmon with side salad number 2, please.

Ryan: I’ll have the same. But make it a caesar salad instead.

Waiter: Great choices.

Reflection

• What do the words in blue have in common?
• What do the words in green have in common?

The answers are in step 3.

Conclusión

Have you finished? Then you can move on to step 2.