26 Minutes of Useful English Dialogues (A1-A2) | Order at a Restaurant Like a Local

After this episode, you’ll be able to say what you want in a restaurant: order food, ask about a dish, fix a mistake, ask for the bill, and split it. This is 12 short English conversations at A1-A2, spoken slowly by two voices, with every sentence on screen, so it works for focused listening, for reading along, or in the background. This episode is for you if you’re an A1-A2 learner who understands more English than you can speak. You hear everyday restaurant English used in real situations, so you can start using it yourself without turning practice into a grammar lesson. 🎧 In this episode, you'll practise: • “Have you got a table?” — asking for a table in a natural, polite way • “What kind of fish?” — asking simple questions about a dish before you order • “We’ve been waiting a while.” — explaining a problem calmly when service is slow • “Sorry, could we get some water?” — asking for something extra at the table • “I asked for chips.” — pointing out the wrong side dish clearly and politely • “Could we get the bill?” — asking to pay when you need to leave • “Three ways, please.” — splitting the bill equally between three people • “Could I take this?” — asking to take leftovers home in a box The main situation in this episode is eating out in Britain and handling the little moments that come with it: getting a table, asking what is in a dish, ordering clearly, and paying without stress. It’s worth hearing because the language is simple, polite, and very useful in real restaurants. Keep listening for the later conversation where someone says “Three ways, please.” and splits the bill across three cards. 📝 How to learn more from this episode: • First, listen once without stopping and follow the full restaurant story from table to bill. • On your second listen, pause after short lines like “Could we get the bill?” or “I asked for chips.” and say them aloud with the same rhythm. • Choose three phrases you can really use this week, such as “Have you got a table?”, “What kind of fish?” or “Could I take this?” and practise them today. • Come back tomorrow and listen again — restaurant phrases stick much faster on the second and third listen. Listen English Today is here to help as many people as possible actually speak English in daily life, not only understand it. 💬 Your turn: Finish this sentence in English — “Could we get the bill because…” Subscribe to Listen English Today for new everyday conversations to listen to and practise with. #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #RestaurantEnglish