{"id":7276,"date":"2026-04-22T16:25:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/?page_id=7276"},"modified":"2026-04-22T16:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:25:28","slug":"speaking-practice-for-23-04-26","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/engelska-for-hotell-och-restaurangbranschen-a2-fortsattning-distans-live\/speaking-preparation-for-the-next-class\/speaking-practice-for-23-04-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking practice for 23\/04\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is what we will go through tomorrow if you would like to read it first:<\/p>\n

Asking for the bill<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Simple and polite<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Guest:<\/strong> Excuse me, can we have the bill, please?
\nServer:<\/strong> Of course. I\u2019ll bring it right away.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A bit more formal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Guest:<\/strong> Could we have the bill, please?
\nServer:<\/strong> Certainly. I\u2019ll get that for you now.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In a restaurant<\/strong> (with \u201ccheck\u201d)<\/h3>\n

Guest:<\/strong> Can we get the check, please? (more common in American English)<\/em>
\nServer:<\/strong> Sure, I\u2019ll be right back with it<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

When in a hurry<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Guest:<\/strong> Excuse me, could we have the bill when you have a moment?
\nServer:<\/strong> Of course, I\u2019ll bring it straight away.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

If the server is busy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Guest:<\/strong> Sorry to bother you, could we have the bill, please?
\nServer:<\/strong> Not at all, I\u2019ll bring it as soon as possible<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Offering the bill (staff starts)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Server:<\/strong> Would you like the bill?
\nGuest:<\/strong> Yes, please.<\/p>\n

or<\/p>\n

Server:<\/strong> Are you ready for the bill?
\nGuest:<\/strong> Yes, could we have it, please?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

After handing over the bill<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Server:<\/strong> Here is your bill. Please take your time.
\nGuest:<\/strong> Thank you.<\/p>\n

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    \n
  1. Paying by card<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Server:<\/strong> Would you like to pay by cash or card?
    \nGuest:<\/strong> By card, please.
    \nServer:<\/strong> Of course. You can insert or tap your card on the machine here.
    \nGuest:<\/strong> Okay.
    \nServer:<\/strong> Please enter your PIN if needed.
    \nGuest:<\/strong> Done.
    \nServer:<\/strong> That\u2019s approved. Here\u2019s your receipt. Would you like a copy?
    \nGuest:<\/strong> Yes, please. Thank you.
    \nServer:<\/strong> You\u2019re welcome. Have a great day!<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Paying by cash<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Server:<\/strong> Here is your bill. Please take your time.
      \nGuest:<\/strong> Thank you. I\u2019ll pay in cash.
      \nServer:<\/strong> Certainly.
      \nGuest:<\/strong> Here you are.
      \nServer:<\/strong> Thank you very much. I\u2019ll bring your change in a moment.
      \nGuest:<\/strong> No problem.
      \nServer:<\/strong> Here\u2019s your change and your receipt.
      \nGuest:<\/strong> Thanks a lot.
      \nServer:<\/strong> You\u2019re welcome. Enjoy the rest of your day!<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Splitting the bill (card + cash)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Guest:<\/strong> Excuse me, can we split the bill?
        \nServer:<\/strong> Of course. How would you like to split it?
        \nGuest:<\/strong> Part card and part cash, please.
        \nServer:<\/strong> No problem. How much would you like to pay by card?
        \nGuest:<\/strong> 30 euros on the card, and the rest in cash.
        \nServer:<\/strong> That\u2019s fine. Please use the card machine first.
        \nGuest:<\/strong> Okay.
        \nServer:<\/strong> Thank you. Now I\u2019ll take the cash.
        \nGuest:<\/strong> Here you go.
        \nServer:<\/strong> Perfect, that\u2019s all sorted.<\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Accepting dollars<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Guest:<\/strong> Excuse me, can I pay in US dollars?
          \nServer:<\/strong> Yes, we do accept dollars.
          \nGuest:<\/strong> Great.
          \nServer:<\/strong> Please note that we use today\u2019s exchange rate, which is shown here.
          \nGuest:<\/strong> That\u2019s fine.
          \nServer:<\/strong> Thank you. I\u2019ll just calculate the amount.
          \nGuest:<\/strong> Sure.
          \nServer:<\/strong> Here is your change in local currency and your receipt.
          \nGuest:<\/strong> Thank you very much.
          \nServer:<\/strong> You\u2019re welcome<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Charging to a hotel room<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Guest:<\/strong> Can I charge this to my room, please?
            \nServer:<\/strong> Certainly. May I have your room number?
            \nGuest:<\/strong> It\u2019s room 214.
            \nServer:<\/strong> Thank you. Could you also tell me your last name?
            \nGuest:<\/strong> Smith.
            \nServer:<\/strong> Thank you, Mr Smith. Could you please sign here?
            \nGuest:<\/strong> Of course.
            \nServer:<\/strong> Perfect. The amount will be added to your hotel bill.
            \nGuest:<\/strong> Great, thank you.
            \nServer:<\/strong> You\u2019re welcome. Have a pleasant evening.<\/p>\n

             <\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Card not working<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Guest:<\/strong> I\u2019d like to pay by card, please.
              \nServer:<\/strong> Of course. Please insert your card.
              \nGuest:<\/strong> Okay.
              \nServer:<\/strong> I\u2019m sorry, it seems the payment didn\u2019t go through.
              \nGuest:<\/strong> Oh, that\u2019s strange. Let me try again.
              \nServer:<\/strong> Yes, please try once more.
              \nGuest:<\/strong> Still not working.
              \nServer:<\/strong> You can try another card or pay in cash if you prefer.
              \nGuest:<\/strong> I\u2019ll use another card.
              \nServer:<\/strong> No problem.<\/p>\n

               <\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Asking for the bill<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Guest:<\/strong> Excuse me, could we have the bill, please?
                \nServer:<\/strong> Of course. I\u2019ll bring it right away.
                \nGuest:<\/strong> Thank you.
                \nServer:<\/strong> Here you are. Please let me know if everything looks correct.
                \nGuest:<\/strong> Yes, it looks fine.
                \nServer:<\/strong> Take your time.<\/p>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Checking the bill<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Server:<\/strong> The total comes to 45 euros.
                  \nGuest:<\/strong> Sorry, could you check this item, please?
                  \nServer:<\/strong> Of course. Let me go through the bill with you.
                  \nGuest:<\/strong> I don\u2019t think we ordered this drink.
                  \nServer:<\/strong> You\u2019re right, I apologise for the mistake. I\u2019ll remove it immediately.
                  \nGuest:<\/strong> Thank you.
                  \nServer:<\/strong> Here is the updated total.
                  \nGuest:<\/strong> That\u2019s better, thanks.
                  \nServer:<\/strong> You\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Checking out<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Did you enjoy your stay?<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Here is your final bill. Please check that everything is correct.<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Would you like a taxi to the airport?<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Would you like us to arrange a taxi to the airport?<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Thank you for staying with us!<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Safe travels and we hope to see you again!<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Have a safe journey and we hope to see you again!<\/em><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Polite and helpful expressions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Excuse me, do you need any help?<\/em><\/p>\n

                  I\u2019m happy to help!<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Please let me know if you need anything else.<\/em><\/p>\n

                  I apologise for the inconvenience. <\/em><\/p>\n

                  I\u2019m sorry about this. Let me see what I can do.<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Thank you for your patience.<\/em><\/p>\n

                  Thank you for your understanding.<\/em><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                   <\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Talk together in breakout rooms.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  What kind of problems might occur in a restaurant, and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  What kind of problems might occur during a hotel stay?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                  \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n