Shadowing Practice: AT THE RESTAURANT. BOOKING A TABLE BY PHONE. PHONE CONVERSATION - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello restaurant can I help you?
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Hello I'd like to make a reservation for Sunday night.
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Sorry I can't hear you very well.
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Could you repeat please?
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I would like to book a table, please.
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What day and what time would you like to come?
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Sunday evening at 6 p .m.
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Will you have any free tables?
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Sure.
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For how many people?
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I would like to order a table for a party of three people.
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Probably do you want to book a private dining room?
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No, next time maybe.
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Would you like smoking or non -smoking?
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Non -smoking, please.
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But can I have a table away from the kitchen and by the window?
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No problem.
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You can change the table if you want.
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Can I get your name, sir?
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Mr. Darcy.
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Is there anything else I can do for you, Mr. Darcy?
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Well, my friends would like to taste the local cuisine.
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I don't think that would be a problem, wouldn't it?
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Yes, of course.
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Our restaurant can offer menu with a wide selection of local food.
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Great.
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So you have a reservation Sunday night at 6 p .m.
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If there's anything else you want, you just phone the same number and let us know.
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Okay.
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Thank you a lot.
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Thanks for calling.
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See you soon.
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Have a nice day.

About This Lesson

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.