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Hello everyone!
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Welcome back to my channel Learn English with Jessica.
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Today we're going to visit a restaurant to learn English, along with a few things to keep in mind when entering a restaurant.
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First of all, we will watch the whole story to find out what happened at this restaurant.
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After that, I'll summarize the main points of the story to make sure you've got the important parts.
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Last but not least, we will learn some new vocabulary together.
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Now, let's get to our table and see what's happening next.
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Scene 1.
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Kitchen.
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Good morning, everyone.
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It's weekend time, so we have a lot of guests to serve.
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How is everything?
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Jason, have we got everything here?
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Well, here we have 22 pounds of beef in total
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5 pounds of Kobe ribeye Another 5 pounds of filet tenderloin
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7 pounds of Wagyu filet And 5 pounds of Kobe prime rib And 30 pounds of lobster just came from Maine, Chef
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We've got beef and lobster The grouse is still on the way
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It's already fine The grouse was supposed to be here half an hour ago.
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Did you call the vendor, May?
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I did.
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They said they'll be here in 15 minutes.
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The snow slows the traffic in Michigan.
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Jesus.
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Well, listen up, everybody.
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Jason will take care of the beef, while I'll handle the lobster with May over here.
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There's no time for procrastination.
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We'd better get it done in time.
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Fire!
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Yes, Chef!
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Yes, Chef!
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What's on the menu today with the beef, Chef David?
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I want the best cut of mignon for steak tartare, beef wellington, and the finest ribeye for beef steak.
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How about the filet, Chef?
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It's for the Wagyu beef massamun curry.
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How about the lobster?
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We have our two specials.
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Grilled lobster tails with lemon and lobster risotto.
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That's right, Mae.
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The grouse just came, Chef.
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I'm going to prep them.
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After that, add diced vegetables and thyme.
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I got it, Chef.
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Chef, the lobster's tails are curled.
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I'm going to take them out.
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The dressing is already done with celery, mayo, chives, and a little lemon zest.
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Don't forget to add a bit of hot sauce for more depth.
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Then we'll have a beautifully dressed lobster with intense flavor.
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Yes, Chef.
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How's it going with the steak tartare, Jason?
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I mixed the ground beef with chopped parsley, onions, gherkins, and capers.
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Let me see.
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Well, you should put more seasoning on this, Jason.
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I need a well-seasoned mixture.
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Scene 2.
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Serve.
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Good evening, sir.
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Are you ready to order?
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Oh, hi.
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Well, this is my first time at this restaurant.
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I'm a bit confused and don't know what to start with.
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What are your specials?
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Well, Beef Wellington is one of our best-liked dishes so far.
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You'll be surprised by its tenderness.
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Gosh, I'm allergic to beef.
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Sorry, I was supposed to tell you that earlier.
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No worries, sir.
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Well, today we have fresh lobster from Maine.
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I think it's a go-to dish for seafood lovers.
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No way.
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Do you have an allergic reaction to seafood as well?
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Oh, not at all.
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It's perfect, actually.
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You suggested just the right one.
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I would kill to have seafood every day.
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I'm gonna get two servings of grilled lobster tails.
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Oh, may I have a drink menu, please?
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Here, sir.
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I think a rosé champagne, prosecco, or margarita would go well with the lobster, sir.
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Really?
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Well, I'll have the margarita then.
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The food will be ready in a few minutes, sir.
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Hello.
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I want a table for two, please.
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Do you have a reservation, sir?
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Oh, no, actually.
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Do you have any free tables at the moment?
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Well, we have a table available for two.
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This way, sir.
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Oh, I wonder if there's roast duck on your menu?
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My friend tried this yesterday and suggested this place to me.
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I see.
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Unfortunately, it's out of order today.
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Would you like to try our beef wellington instead?
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It's one of our best dishes here.
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Let me see.
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I think I'm gonna go with the steak then.
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And a glass of water, please.
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Still or sparkling, sir?
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Sparkling, please.
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And how would you like your steak?
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Medium rare, please.
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Oh, Jesus!
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This place is like a maze!
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I've already walked enough for today Good evening, ma'am.
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This way, please Oh, gosh, I'm starving now May I take your order now?
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We will serve you as soon as possible Of course, I want to order spaghetti with meatballs, please Yes, ma'am.
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Would you like a small, medium, or large order?
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Oh.
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Well, I always have the medium, so I'll have a medium size of spaghetti.
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And one dish of roasted grouse, please.
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Anything else, ma'am?
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Wine, please.
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I want a bottle of Pinot Noir, if you have it.
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Time to spoil myself after a long trip.
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Well, that'll be all for now.
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I got it.
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The food will be ready soon.
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Here are your dishes.
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Enjoy your meal, ma'am.
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Oh, no!
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What's wrong, ma'am?
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This isn't what I ordered.
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I ordered medium spaghetti.
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Not extra large.
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And the grouse here, apparently, is for two people.
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Oh, it is actually the medium size, ma'am.
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And for the grouse, this amount is one serving.
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Are you serious?
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This is huge!
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I thought food portions were the same everywhere!
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Why are food portions in America so enormous?
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Jesus!
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This is insane!
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Gosh, I could feed a whole village with these foods!
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I'm sorry about that, ma'am.
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Do you want to change it to the small one?
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Yes, please!
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I don't want to waste this delicious dish at all!
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Hello, sir.
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What can I do for you?
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Well, I made a dinner reservation for two last week.
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I see.
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May I have your name, please?
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Our reservation is under the name of J.
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Arnold.
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Okay, Mr. Arnold, your reserve table is this way.
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Well, are you ready to order yet?
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My daughter just got into Yale, so I'm going to splurge today.
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I want a beef wellington with a lobster risotto please Oh, congratulations And for miss?
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Well, I think I'll have the wagyu beef mossum and curry Oh,
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and I want to try the steak tartare as well Anything else?
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Um, I think I'm going to get main style lobster rolls Is the lobster fresh?
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Of course, miss.
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The lobster just came several hours ago.
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Awesome!
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Excuse me, sir.
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There's been a small delay in your meal due to some disturbance back in the kitchen.
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It'll take several more minutes to serve your first dish.
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We're sorry for that.
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Oh well, it's all right with me.
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Don't worry.
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Thank you so much.
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Scene three.
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Check. Was everything alright, sir?
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Well, it's perfect, to be honest.
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The lobster is rich and meaty.
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I'll definitely try it next time.
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Unfortunately, my eyes are bigger than my belly.
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Could I get the rest to go? Of course, sir.
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I'll get the bag for you.
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Oh, do you take credit cards?
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We do, sir.
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That'll be $320.
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May I have your card, sir?
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Here. $50 is the tip.
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Thank you, sir.
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I really appreciate that.
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Here's your card and your receipt.
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Have a good day, sir.
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Um, could you, well...
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Over here, please.
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Oh, my bad.
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I didn't see you at first.
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What can I do for you?
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Can we have the bill, please?
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Oh, we want separate checks for each of us here.
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Is that okay? Of course.
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I'll go and get them for you.
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How was everything, sir?
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Oh, you tell me the steak is tender and juicy, like melt in my mouth.
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It's ten out of ten.
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I'm glad you loved it.
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Here you are.
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Yours is $135.
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How would you like to pay?
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Cash or card?
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Cash please.
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This is $150 so you can keep the change.
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Thank you so much.
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Have a nice day sir.
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Oh he can't see me, Jesus.
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Check!
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Check!
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Excuse me, I want to pay now please.
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Oh, yes ma'am.
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Well, it seems like you didn't notice me at all.
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I've called you for quite a long time.
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I apologize, ma'am.
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What can I help you with?
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I'll take the check, please.
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One moment, please.
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Well, how was everything?
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Did you like it?
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I love the taste of the spaghetti.
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Creamy, cheesy, with a chewy texture.
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Absolutely amazing.
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It made me feel like at home.
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And the wine.
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Jesus!
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The flavor of raspberry, mushroom, and vanilla is crazy.
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Glad to hear that, ma'am.
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Here, your total is $187.
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I'll pay by cash.
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Here's $100.87.
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Well, here you are.
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Did I do something wrong, ma'am?
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No, not at all.
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What's wrong?
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Ah, okay.
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Thank you.
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Excuse me.
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May I have the check, please?
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One moment, please.
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Here you are.
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How's everything, sir?
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My daughter loves the curry.
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She even finished the whole dish.
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And the lobster risotto is excellent.
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Everything is well-cooked and perfect.
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I'm thrilled to hear that, sir.
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You know what?
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I would be willing to try the lobster again for a hundred dimes.
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It blew my mind.
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We're honored to serve you, sir.
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And about your bill, it is $970.
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I'll pay in cash.
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This is one grand and $200.
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Keep the change for yourself.
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Thank you, sir.
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Have a nice day.
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And that's what happened at the restaurant.
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Pretty interesting, isn't it?
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Did you catch the main idea of the story?
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Let me break down the main points of the story to help you understand it better.
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In this restaurant, Chef David and his team, including Jason and May, are gearing up for a busy weekend by ensuring all necessary ingredients are stocked,
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such as various cuts of beef and fresh lobster from Maine.
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They encounter a minor setback with a delayed delivery of grouse caused by snowy conditions in Michigan, but manage to keep their preparations on track.
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The kitchen team is clearly defined in their roles with Jason handling the beef preparations and Chef David, alongside May taking charge of the lobster dishes.
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David's leadership is evident as he motivates his team to work efficiently and avoid delays,
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emphasizing the importance of timing and precision in their culinary tasks.
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As the restaurant opens for service, the staff, particularly waiter Adam, engages with the customers to assist them in their menu choices.
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Adam adeptly handles special dietary needs and recommends popular dishes like beef wellington and freshly sourced Maine lobster,
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enhancing the guest's dining experience with his knowledgeable suggestions.
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Challenges such as a slight delay in serving due to kitchen issues are met with professionalism and courtesy,
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with the staff ensuring customers are informed and comfortable.
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The customers' reactions are positive, with commendations particularly focused on the quality of the lobster dishes, suggesting a successful application of the kitchen's efforts.
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The evening concludes with the processing of payments where customers express their satisfaction with the quality of their meals
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and the service provided.
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Positive feedback and generous tips reflect their appreciation, reinforcing the restaurant's reputation for culinary excellence and customer care.
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This story takes us into the fast-paced and dynamic environment of a busy restaurant,
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highlighting the teamwork and effective management necessary to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth operation during peak service times.
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And that sums up the main idea of the story.
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I bet that you have heard some new words in the story.
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That's when we move to the last part, vocabulary.
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Vocabulary highlights 1.
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Tenderloin, the tenderest part of a loin of beef or pork.
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2. Filet, a fleshy, boneless piece of meat from near the loins or the ribs of an animal.
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3. Prime rib, the seven ribs immediately before the loin.
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4. Lobster, a large marine crustacean.
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5. Grouse, a medium to large game type of bird.
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6. Mignon A thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a beef tenderloin.
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7. Ryby A cut of beef from the outer side of the ribs.
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8. Dressing A sauce?
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9. Gherkin The small green fruit of a plant related to the cucumber.
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10. Reservation An arrangement in advance.
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11. Check.
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Bill.
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12. Splurge.
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Spending money freely or extravagantly.
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That's the end of the video.
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Thank you for watching.
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Remember to practice English every day to improve your skills.
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Watch the video at least three times a week and repeat daily conversations to improve your listening and speaking skills fast.
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Try to mimic the intonation and pronunciation in the video to enhance your speaking fluency and pronunciation.
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Don't forget to like, share, and comment on my video.
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Diese Sprechübung auf Niveau B1 basiert auf dem Video „SPEAK English With Daily Conversations“. Diese Wörter kommen am häufigsten vor: lobster, sir, beef, Chef, grouse. Dieses Video enthält 296 Sätze und 2083 Wörter zum Nachsprechen. Der gesprochene Teil dauert 17:04. Der Sprecher spricht gleichmäßig mit etwa 122 Wörtern pro Minute – ein angenehmes Tempo fürs Shadowing. Nur 77 % der Wörter gehören zu den 3.000 häufigsten im Englischen, der Wortschatz ist also anspruchsvoll. 52 der 296 Sätze sind Fragen – gut, um Frageintonation und kurze Antworten zu üben.

Wichtiger Wortschatz in diesem Video

Die 15 anspruchsvollsten Wörter aus dem Video, mit Aussprache und Bedeutung:

WortAusspracheBedeutung
lobster Substantiv/ˈlɑb.stɚ/Hummer
dish Substantiv/dɪʃ/Teller, Schüssel
grouse Substantiv/ɡɹaʊs/Raufußhuhn
steak Substantiv/steɪk/Steak, Beefsteak
fillet Substantiv/fɪˈleɪ/Streifen, Band
reservation Substantiv/ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/Reservierung
menu Substantiv/ˈmɛn.juː/Menü
risotto Substantiv/ɹɪˈzoʊtoʊ/Risotto
tenderloin SubstantivFilet, Lende
rib Substantiv/ɹɪb/Rippe
seafood Substantiv/ˈsiːfuːd/Meeresfrüchte, Meeresfrucht
vocabulary Substantiv/vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/Wortschatz, Vokabular
gosh/ɡɑːʃ/meine Güte, Mensch
curry Substantiv/ˈkʌ.ɹi/Curry
gherkin Substantiv/ˈɡɝkɪn/Salzgurke, Gewürzgurke

Phrasal Verbs, die du hören wirst

WortBedeutung
break down Verbversagen, den Geist aufgeben
find out Verbherausfinden, erfahren

Sätze zum Wiederholen

Kurze, vollständige Sätze aus dem Video, die du im Alltag wiederverwenden kannst:

  • Jason, have we got everything here?
  • Are you ready to order?
  • Do you have a reservation, sir?
  • Do you have any free tables at the moment?
  • Would you like to try our beef wellington instead?

Grammatik in diesem Video

Die Strukturen, die der Sprecher am häufigsten verwendet, mit den genauen Worten aus dem Video:

StrukturIm Video
Present Perfect have/has + Partizip Perfekt – eine vergangene Handlung, die jetzt noch wichtig istI've already walked · There's been · I've called
Passiv be + Partizip Perfekt – wichtig ist, was geschieht, nicht wer es tutare curled · are stocked · are met
Superlativ the -est / the most … – das Höchste oder Niedrigste einer Gruppethe best · our best · the tenderest
Zukunft mit „will“ will + Verb – eine Entscheidung, ein Versprechen oder eine Vorhersagewill watch · I'll summarize · will learn

Aussprache, auf die du achten solltest

Der Sprecher verwendet 49 Kurzformen und abgeschwächte Formen, zum Beispiel I'm, I'll, don't. Sprich sie in der kurzen Form, so wie du sie hörst.

  • Die Laute „sh“ und „zh“: dish /dɪʃ/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/
  • Lange Wörter – auf die Betonung achten: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, margarita /ˌmɑɹ.ɡəˈɹi.tə/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, culinary /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/

Laute, die Deutschsprachigen schwerfallen:

  • /w/ — mit runden Lippen, nicht wie das deutsche „w“ (/v/): wagyu /ˈwæɡ.juː/, waiter /ˈweɪ̯təː/
  • Stimmhafter Auslaut — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ am Wortende nicht verhärten: pound /ˈpaʊ̯nd/, rib /ɹɪb/, seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/, splurge /splɝd͡ʒ/, summarize /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/
  • /æ/ — offener als „ä“: wagyu /ˈwæɡ.juː/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, enhance /ɪnˈhæns/, satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/, extravagantly /ɛksˈtɹæv.ə.ɡənt.li/

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  2. Sprich Satz für Satz in normaler Geschwindigkeit nach und wiederhole jeden, bis dein Rhythmus zum Sprecher passt.
  3. Nimm dich auf und vergleiche mit dem Original; achte dabei auf Wörter wie lobster, dish, grouse.

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