{"id":6315,"date":"2025-04-10T11:26:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T09:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/?page_id=6315"},"modified":"2025-04-10T11:27:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T09:27:23","slug":"notes-from-lesson-7-10-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/completed-courses\/english-for-the-hotel-and-restaurant-industry\/notes-from-lesson-7-10-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Notes from Lesson 7 (10\/4)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lesson Seven<\/strong>
\n– Review
\n– Restaurant vocabulary, phrases, dialogues<\/p>\n

Please share your thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 How do you feel using English now compared to the start of the course? Do you feel more confident?
\n\u2022 How have you been using English between lessons?
\n\u2022 What activity or lesson has helped you the most?
\n\u2022 What do you like most about the course so far?
\n\u2022 What aspects of the course do you find the most challenging?
\n\u2022 Is there any particular skill or topic you would like the teacher to focus on more?
\n\u2022 What are your personal goals for the rest of the course?
\n\u2022 Which recommended self-study sites have you visited, and have you watched any of the English lesson videos? If so, were they useful? What did you learn? Would you like any more of these, and in which case, which areas would you like them to focus on?<\/p>\n

Making mistakes<\/strong> is perfectly ok.
\nMistakes are perfectly ok.
\nI feel like I have made a lot of progress.
\nDo your best! Do<\/em> refers to a process
\nEnglish practice\/practise
\nPlease practise the piano (BrE) Please practice (US)
\nI need more grammar practice (BrE) grammar practise (US)
\nWork through the grammar systematically (day by day, step by step)
\nAnswer the phone – opposite = I hang up the phone<\/p>\n

Likes:<\/strong>
\nBlog
\nGrammar
\nPronunciation
\nPractice roleplay<\/p>\n

Wishlist:<\/strong>
\nPhrasal verbs do up, go out, eat up
\nArticles (a, an, the, zero)
\nPresent perfect, present simple, past simple
\nFuture tenses
\nIdioms, everyday phrases Keep your fingers crossed! (= wish me luck, hope for the best) Fingers crossed it doesn\u2019t rain on Sunday
\nRegister \u2013 formal v informal<\/p>\n

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Pronunciation “ow”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cow towels shower (head) dressing gown flowers crowds\/crowded now
\nFlower the flow \u201coh\u201d of water
\nLounge ouch! housekeeping roundabout fountain mountain (summit) (a meeting of world leaders) discount bouncers
\nMouth mouse account scout couch
\nTo bounce a tennis ball, bounce on a trampoline<\/p>\n

bulls bullfighting a calf \u201cI\u2019ll take the veal please\u201d (meat of the baby cow)<\/p>\n

A carousel at the fair
\nThe baggage carousel<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe train now arriving at Platform 2 is the 10.35 service to Waterloo\u201d = an announcement, a station announcement<\/p>\n

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Parsnips \u201cparznips\u201d \u201csoor-bay\u201d bell peppers (US\/Aus\/NZ) peppers (BrE) yellow peppers<\/p>\n

A courgette \/ a zucchin
\nCelery
\nSpring onion scallion<\/p>\n

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Food & Drinks (Menu Items)<\/strong>
\nAppetisers:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Prawn cocktail: A classic starter with prawns served in a creamy, tangy sauce. (prawn = shrimps\/r\u00e4kor)
\n\u2022 Garlic bread: Slices of bread with garlic, butter, and herbs, toasted or baked. US \u201curbs\u201d
\n\u2022 Tomato soup: a simple and popular starter, often served with a bread roll.
\n\u2022 Charcuterie board: A selection of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments like olives or nuts. \u201ckyuu-rd\u201d (= different types)
\n\u2022 Gazpacho: A cold Spanish soup made from blended vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.<\/p>\n

Main Courses:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Vegetable lasagne: A vegetarian version of the classic Italian pasta bake.
\n\u2022 Surf and turf: A dish combining seafood\/shellfish (like lobster or shrimp) and meat (like steak).
\n\u2022 Ratatouille: A French vegetable dish made with zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes. Zucchini = courgette (BrE) eggplant = aubergine
\n\u2022 Duck confit: Duck leg cooked slowly in its own fat.
\n\u2022 Risotto: A creamy Italian rice dish cooked with broth and often flavoured with parmesan and other ingredients.<\/p>\n

Side Dishes:<\/strong>
\nMashed potatoes: Potatoes boiled and mashed with butter and milk. chive
\n\u2022 At midsummer we eat (boiled) new potatoes with dill.
\n\u2022 Steamed asparagus: A healthy vegetable side often served with lemon or butter.
\n\u2022 Roasted root vegetables: Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes cooked in the oven.
\n\u2022 \u201cpaah-znips\u201d
\n\u2022 Potato Salad: Boiled potatoes mixed with mayonnaise, sometimes with chives or onions.<\/p>\n

Desserts:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Apple crumble: A dessert with stewed apples topped with a crumbly mixture of butter, sugar, and flour.
\n\u2022 Cheesecake: A rich dessert with a cream cheese base, often topped with fruit or chocolate. \u201ctoppt\u201d
\n\u2022 Pavlova: A meringue dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. (New Zealand) \u201cmee-rang\u201d
\n\u2022 Sorbet: A frozen dessert made with fruit puree and sugar. \u201csor-bay\u201d<\/p>\n

Drinks:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 orange\/lemon\/lime squash A diluted (orange)-flavoured drink, non-alcoholic and refreshing. (saft)
\n\u2022 Cider: An alcoholic drink made from apples, popular in the UK and France.
\n\u2022 Lager: A light, fizzy beer, commonly served in pubs.
\n\u2022 IPA (India Pale Ale): A hoppy and bitter beer, popular among craft beer enthusiasts. (=from hops)
\n\u2022 A mocktail: A non-alcoholic cocktail.
\n\u2022 Chardonnay: A type of white wine.
\n\u2022 Cabernet Sauvignon: A type of red wine.
\n\u2022 Ros\u00e9- A pink wine, often light and refreshing, perfect for summer \u201crose- say\u201d
\n\u2022 Sparkling wines & champagne
\n\u2022 craft beer: Artisan or locally brewed beer.<\/p>\n

Staff Roles<\/strong>
\n\u2022 the server\/the waiter\/the waitress: The person who takes orders and serves food.
\n\u2022 The host: The person who greets customers and shows them to their table.
\n\u2022 The chef: The person who cooks the food.
\n\u2022 A kitchen assistant\/ the kitchen porter: A person who helps in the kitchen, often washing dishes and cleaning.
\n\u2022 A bartender: The person who serves drinks at the bar.
\n\u2022 A busser, a runner: Restaurant staff responsible for clearing tables and resetting them.
\n\u2022 A barista: A person who prepares coffee and espresso-based drinks.
\n\u2022 A pastry chef: A chef specialising in desserts and baked goods.<\/p>\n

A baker (in a bakery)<\/p>\n

Restaurant-Related Vocabulary<\/strong>
\nActions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 to seat (someone): To show a customer to their table. She seated the guests at Table 8.
\n\u2022 to take an order: To write down what the customer wants to eat or drink.
\n\u2022 to clear (a table): To remove plates, glasses, and cutlery after a meal.
\n\u2022 to serve To bring food or drinks to the table. She served them their starters.
\n\u2022 to prepare To make or cook food. It has a 30-minute preparation time.
\n\u2022 to recommend To suggest something (e.g., a dish or drink). I can recommend you our locally-brewed beer
\n\u2022 to refill- To fill a glass or cup again (e.g., Can I refill your water?). p\u00e5t\u00e5 Unlimited refills all day. Can I top up your water?
\n\u2022 to garnish- To decorate a dish with herbs, sauces, or other edible items. Garnish the dish with chopped chives
\n\u2022 a garnish
\nDescriptions:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 spicy: Food with a strong, hot flavour (e.g., curry).
\n\u2022 Sweet: Food with a sugary taste (e.g., desserts).
\n\u2022 Creamy: Food with a smooth, rich texture (e.g., custard, sauces).
\n\u2022 Crispy: Food that is crunchy, like chips or fried batter.
\n\u2022 Fresh: Food that is new, not frozen or preserved.
\n\u2022 the batter mix – battered fish<\/p>\n

The carrots have been in the fridge for two weeks. They have gone soggy.
\nSoggy crisps! Yuck!<\/p>\n

Problems\/Complaints:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Too spicy: Food with too much chilli or pepper for someone\u2019s taste.
\n\u2022 Slow service When the food takes too long to arrive.
\n\u2022 Wrong order: When the food served isn\u2019t what the customer asked for.
\n\u2022 Missing items: When part of the order hasn\u2019t been brought out.
\n\u2022 Undercooked: Food that has not been cooked enough.
\n\u2022 Overcooked: Food that has been cooked too much.
\n\u2022 Too salty: A dish with excessive salt.
\n\u2022 Lukewarm: Food or drink that is not hot enough.
\n\u2022 An allergic reaction: A reaction to a particular food (I have a nut allergy<\/p>\n

Phrases for Waitstaff<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Good evening! How can I help you today?
\n\u2022 Would you like to start with any drinks?
\n\u2022 Are you ready to order?
\n\u2022 Our special today is (stuffed vegetables)
\n\u2022 How was everything? Can I get you anything else?
\n\u2022 Would you like the bill?
\n\u2022 Thank you for dining with us! to wine and dine What a din! (= a noise) I can\u2019t hear with all this din.<\/p>\n

Phrases for Customers<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Could I have a look at the menu, please?
\n\u2022 What\u2019s the special today?
\n\u2022 Could I have a glass of water, please?
\n\u2022 Could I have [dish] without [ingredient]?
\n\u2022 Everything was lovely\/great\/fantastic, thank you.
\n\u2022 Could I have the bill, please?
\n\u2022 Do you accept cash?<\/p>\n

Special Dietary Needs<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Vegetarian: Food without meat or fish.
\n\u2022 Vegan: Plant-based foods, avoiding all animal products
\n\u2022 Nut-free: Food without nuts for those with allergies. Not nut \u201cuh\u201d
\n\u2022 Low-fat: Food with low fat content. Fat free milk
\n\u2022 Gluten-free: Food without wheat, barley, or rye. (= r\u00e5g)
\n\u2022 Dairy-free: Foods without milk, cheese, or other dairy products.
\n\u2022 Low-carb: Foods low in carbohydrates often for diets like keto. \u201ckeeto\u201d
\n\u2022 Organic: Foods grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. (fertile)<\/p>\n

I\u2019m trying to cut down on<\/strong> carbs. (= reduce)<\/p>\n

Hotel Restaurant Menu<\/strong>
\nStarters<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Tomato Soup (V) \u2013 Creamy homemade tomato soup served with warm crusty bread
\n\u2022 Caesar Salad \u2013 Crisp romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing
\n\u2022 Garlic Bread (V) \u2013 Oven-baked slices of bread with garlic butter and parsley
\n\u2022 Prawn Cocktail \u2013 Fresh prawns in a Marie Rose sauce on a bed of lettuce \u201clettus\u201d
\n\u2022 Grilled Halloumi (V) \u2013 Served with rocket leaves and sweet chilli dip (=ruccola)
\n\u2022 Stuffed Mushrooms (V) \u2013 Baked mushrooms filled with cream cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs<\/p>\n

Main Courses<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Grilled Chicken Breast \u2013 With mashed potatoes, green beans, and creamy mushroom sauce
\n\u2022 Spaghetti Bolognese \u2013 Traditional Italian-style pasta with beef and tomato sauce
\n\u2022 Vegetable Lasagna (V) \u2013 Roasted courgette\/zucchini, aubergine, and peppers with b\u00e9chamel sauce and cheese
\n\u2022 Baked Salmon Fillet \u2013 With wild rice, asparagus, and lemon butter sauce
\n\u2022 Mushroom Risotto (V) \u2013 Creamy arborio rice with wild mushrooms and parmesan
\n\u2022 Beef Burger \u2013 Served in a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and fries \u201cbree-osh\u201d
\n\u2022 Vegan Stir-Fry (VE) \u2013 Noodles with tofu and seasonal vegetables in soy-ginger sauce
\n\u2022 Grilled Lamb Chops \u2013 Served with rosemary roast potatoes, carrots, and red wine sauce<\/p>\n

Desserts<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Chocolate Brownie \u2013 Warm brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
\n\u2022 Fresh Fruit Salad (VEGAN) \u2013 A mix of chilled seasonal fruits
\n\u2022 Baked Cheesecake \u2013 Creamy cheesecake with a biscuit base (ask for today\u2019s flavour)
\n\u2022 Ice Cream (V) \u2013 Vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry (2 scoops)
\n\u2022 Apple Crumble (Vegetarian) \u2013 Served with vanilla sauce, cream or vanilla ice-cream
\n\u2022 Cheeseboard \u2013 A selection of local and imported cheeses, crackers, grapes, and chutney
\n\u2022 Tiramisu \u2013 Classic Italian dessert with coffee-soaked sponge and mascarpone cream \u201cspunge\u201d \u201cmass-ka-poh-nee\u201d
\nCan I have the bill (BrE) \/ check (US) please?<\/p>\n

Drinks List<\/strong>
\nSoft Drinks<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Still \/ Sparkling Water
\n\u2022 Coca-Cola \/ Diet Coke
\n\u2022 Lemonade
\n\u2022 Orange Juice \/ Apple Juice<\/p>\n

Beer<\/strong>
\n– On Tap: Stella Artois (Belgium), Carlsberg (Denmark), London Pride, Greene King IPA, Nils Oscar God Lager,
\n– Bottled: Heineken (Netherlands), Corona (Mexico), Norrlands Guld, Gotlands Wisby Lager, Hobgoblin, Old Speckled Hen, Oppig\u00e5rds Amarillo (Sweden)<\/p>\n

Red Wines<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Merlot (France)
\n\u2022 Malbec (Argentina)
\n\u2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile)
\n\u2022 Pinot Noir (England) \u2013 Light, fruity red from southern England<\/p>\n

White Wines<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
\n\u2022 Chardonnay (Australia)
\n\u2022 Pinot Grigio (Italy)
\n\u2022 Bacchus (England) \u2013 Crisp and aromatic white wine<\/p>\n

Ros\u00e9 Wines<\/strong>
\n\u2022 White Zinfandel (USA)
\n\u2022 Ros\u00e9 d\u2019Anjou (France)
\n\u2022 English Ros\u00e9 \u2013 Delicate and dry, made from Pinot Noir<\/p>\n

Sparkling Wines<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Prosecco (Italy)
\n\u2022 Cava (Spain)
\n\u2022 English Sparkling Wine (Sussex) \u2013 Elegant bubbles with apple and citrus notes
\n\u2022 Champagne (France, bottle only)<\/p>\n

Practise!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Waiter: Good evening, welcome to the Terrace Restaurant. Can I offer you something to drink to start?
\nGuest 1: Yes, I\u2019ll have a glass of red wine, please.
\nGuest 2: I\u2019ll have sparkling water, thank you.
\nWaiter: Great. Are you ready to order your food?
\nGuest 1: Yes, I\u2019ll start with the tomato soup.
\nGuest 2: And I\u2019ll have the grilled halloumi, please.
\nWaiter: Lovely. And for your mains?
\nGuest 1: I\u2019ll have the grilled chicken breast.
\nGuest 2: I\u2019m vegetarian, so I\u2019ll go for\/with the mushroom risotto. (= choose)
\nWaiter: Perfect. I\u2019ll bring your drinks and starters shortly.
\n2. Waitress: Good afternoon! Here are your menus. Can I get you something to drink?
\nGuest 1: A Cola Zero, please.
\nGuest 2: Just water for me. Still, please.
\nWaitress: Of course. Would you like ice with those?
\nGuest 1: Yes please.
\nWaitress: Are you ready to order, or do you need more time?
\nGuest 1: I\u2019m ready. I\u2019ll have the garlic bread and the spaghetti Bolognese.
\nGuest 2: I\u2019ll start with the stuffed mushrooms, and then the vegetable lasagne.
\nWaitress: Perfect. Would you like any sides with that?
\nGuest 2: No, I think that\u2019ll be enough. Thanks.
\nWaitress: Great! I\u2019ll put your order through.<\/p>\n

Waiter: How was your meal?
\nGuest 1: Excellent, thank you. The lamb was cooked perfectly.
\nGuest 2: The stir-fry was lovely. Light but really tasty.
\nWaiter: I\u2019m glad to hear that! Would you like to see the dessert menu?
\nGuest 1: Yes, please.
\nWaiter: We have chocolate brownie, fruit salad, baked cheesecake, ice cream, apple crumble, and a cheeseboard.
\nGuest 2: I\u2019ll try the cheeseboard.
\nGuest 1: I\u2019ll go for the brownie. And I\u2019ll have a pint of London Pride, please\u2014on tap.
\nWaiter: Certainly. And would you like any coffee or tea?
\nGuest 2: No thanks, I\u2019ll have another glass of the Malbec.
\nWaiter: Perfect. I\u2019ll bring those right out.<\/p>\n

Server: Hello again. How are your meals?
\nGuest 1: Mine\u2019s delicious, thank you. The salmon is perfect.
\nGuest 2: Mine is good too, but the mashed potatoes are a bit cold.
\nServer: I\u2019m really sorry about that. Would you like me to take it back and have the kitchen reheat it?
\nGuest 2: Yes, please, if that\u2019s okay.
\nServer: Of course! I\u2019ll bring it right back as soon as it\u2019s warm. Thank you for letting me know<\/p>\n

One person is the guest, one is the waiter.
\n\u2022 Order a starter, main, drink, and dessert
\n\u2022 Ask questions about the dishes (e.g., \u201cIs it vegetarian?\u201d \u201cWhat\u2019s the sauce made of?\u201d)
\n\u2022 Give feedback after the meal<\/p>\n

Something is wrong
\nThe guest receives their food, but:
\n\u2022 The side dish is missing
\n\u2022 The wrong drink was brought
\n\u2022 The food is too salty or cold
\nThe server must apologise and solve the problem politely.<\/p>\n

Group of friends
\nThree friends are out to celebrate. Take turns ordering from the menu:
\n\u2022 Include some food and drink
\n\u2022 Someone wants to share a dessert
\n\u2022 Someone wants a vegetarian option<\/p>\n

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