1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- Hi there, welcome in! Table for two? A friendly greeting.
- Do you have a booking? Check reservations.
- Inside or outside? Offer a choice.
- Right this way. Lead them to the table.
- Here are your menus. Give menus.
- Can I get you some water to start? Offer water.
- I'll be back in a minute to take your order. Give them time.
- Sorry about the wait. Apologise for a delay.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Staff" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for greeting and seating customers?
'Hi there, welcome in! Table for two?' (a friendly greeting). 'Do you have a booking?' (check reservations). 'Inside or outside?' (offer a choice). 'Right this way.' (lead them to the table).
How can I practise greeting and seating customers in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.