Coffee Break Spanish CBS 1.20 | Cultural programme in a Spanish restaurant
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Mar 28, 2009 Dive into a lively Spanish restaurant conversation, where essential dining vocabulary shines. Discover the delights of traditional dishes like patatas a lo pobre and croquetas de champiñones. Explore the role of social media in language learning as speakers discuss vegetarian options. Enjoy a tasty transition to mouthwatering desserts and local breakfast treats. The chatter is bursting with cultural nuances, drink orders, and even tips on interacting with waitstaff, making language learning deliciously entertaining!
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Spontaneous Restaurant Visit
- Cara and Mark decide to go to a nearby restaurant because they're hungry and find one close by.
- They enter together and are greeted by the waiter who asks if they want to follow him to a table.
Ask Politely For A Table
- Use ¿Tienen una mesa para dos, por favor? to request a table politely.
- Respond with Sí, claro. ¿Quieren seguirme? when guiding guests to their table.
Order Drinks With Me Apetece
- When offered drinks, ask ¿Qué quieres tomar? to check preferences.
- Say Me apetece tomar un vaso de tinto to request a glass of red wine politely.