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Level6Café&CoffeeShopPhrases1
Published: 2009-06-03 12:33:53Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6Café&CoffeeShopPhrases1 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html 1. All of our coffee drinks are espresso- (rooted/based). 2. This drink has two (shots/shoots) of espresso. It's very strong. 3. The milk is on the little table at the end of the (counter/floor). 4. A tip- (jar/compartment) is a container where customers can leave tips for baristas. 5. (Decaf/Caffeinated) is short for "decaffeinated." 6. If someone is lactose- (intolerant/introspective) it means that they can't drink milk. 7. This is the smallest (size/dimension) cup we have. 8. A (hot/heat) cup is a paper cup that is designed to hold hot liquids like coffee. 9. Starbucks is an example of a (chain/keychain). ( = a cafe/restaurant which has multiple locations) 10. Your coffee will be in a ready in a (couple/few) of minutes. I'll call you.
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Level6Café&CoffeeShopPhrases2
Published: 2009-06-03 12:23:38Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6Café&CoffeeShopPhrases2 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html 1. An Americano is a shot of espresso (poured/placed) into a glass of hot water. 2. If you prefer, we can (substitute/change) the regular milk with soy milk. 3. Our muffins are (baked/cooked) fresh every morning. 4. All of our coffee is made from high- (worth/quality) beans. 5. Make sure you grind the coffee beans right before you (brew/do) the coffee. 6. A cappuccino is a combination of coffee, (steamed/steam) milk, and foam. 7. Milk foam is commonly referred to as (froth/freight). 8. This is our most (populist/popular) coffee. = This is the coffee that we sell the most. 9. All the tables inside are occupied, but our outside (patio/zone) has plenty of free tables. 10. (Java/Brownie) is a very common slang word for "coffee."
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Level6CateringPhrases1
Published: 2009-06-03 12:21:05Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6CateringPhrases1 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html 1. We're looking for someone to cater our wedding (reception/fest). ( = the party after a wedding) 2. To put together a temporary kitchen = To (assemble/assume) a temporary kitchen 3. Do you have a general (budget/cost) in mind? ( = how much money are you willing to spend?) 4. Our company has been catering large- (scale/scaled) events for over 15 years. 5. Many catering companies cook on (site/sight). ( = at the location where the food is served/on-premise). 6. We've unloaded all the (supplies/supplements) ( = items needed to cook) from the truck, so we can begin to set everything up. ( = organize everything to start cooking) 7. Will this be an indoor event or an (outdoor/outer) one? 8. I'm assuming you would like the food served (buffet/buffed) style? 9. No, we would like it to be a (seat/seated) dinner. 10. All of our servers have a good (command/comment) of the English language. ( = speak/understand English well)
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Level6CateringPhrases2
Published: 2009-06-03 12:17:53Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6CateringPhrases2 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html 1. Make sure that you (service/serve) the food from the left. 2. What if someone wants (seconds/double)? = What if someone wants more food (after they finish eating)? 3. The second (course/court) ( = part of the meal) will be served soon. 4. All of the food has to be meat- (free/out). We're vegetarians. 5. Our staff will make sure that the tables are (set/sit) before the guests arrive. 6. I'll have to hire 10 (extra/added) ( = additional) people to help serve food at this event. 7. In English, the term "hors d'oeuvres" ( = appetizers) is pronounced "or- " (devries/derves)" 8. We have a wide (selection/collection) of items for you to choose from. 9. All servers have to follow these rules of (etiquette/ticket). 10. A (feast/fest) is a large, elaborately prepared meal.
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Level6CateringPhrases3
Published: 2009-06-03 12:13:30Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6CateringPhrases3 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html assist x assorted x catering condiments x detail x disposable x etiquette fare x floral x gourmet x hourly range x service 1. We provide catering for a wide range of events. 2. Ketchup, mustard, HP sauce, etc., are known as condiments . 3. Yes, we do floral design as well. ( = arrangement of flowers, etc.) 4. Most successful catering companies pay great attention to detail. 5. We don't want anything too "gourmet". We just want simple, traditional food. 6. Food that's not very "heavy" or “fattening” is called “lighter fare.” 7. A basket with different kinds of bread is a basket of assorted breads. 8. As far as labor costs are concerned, we usually charge $20 per hour per person. Our hourly rate is $20 per person. 9. We keep our prices low partly because we use disposable (=plastic or paper) plates and cutlery. 10. We can assist you in all aspects of planning your event.
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Level6CateringPhrases4
Published: 2009-06-03 12:10:22Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6CateringPhrases4 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html catering surcharge birthday spill customize quote privately uniform head appetizers pour venue throw 1. The location of an event is also called a venue. 2. You can customize any of our packages by adding (or taking away) food items. 3. I'll have a quote ( = estimate) for you by tomorrow. 4. All staff members have to wear a uniform. 5. We're looking for someone to cater our son's birthday party. 6. We will provide 8 items at $22.00 per head. ( = per person) 7. For bookings of 10 people or less, a $30 surcharge may apply. ( = you might have to pay $30 more) 8. Canapés are small, bite-size appetizers . 9. Be careful not to spill soup on the guests! 10. When you pour the wine, do it from the right side, not the left.
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Level6GeneralRestaurantVocabulary
Published: 2009-06-03 12:06:29Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6GeneralRestaurantVocabulary1 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html cutlery glass trays fork spoon knife cup napkin menu straw waiter/server tablecloth pitcher hairnet slice salad spatula spoon mug shot pool pot check pan soup grill apron sandwich salad coaster vegetables cutlery waiter plate knife bowl check meat restroom Write the correct word (from the list on the right) to describe each picture: sandwich tomatoes onions garlic fork spoon rice bartender pasta fruit beer potatoes wine rice box swiper kitchen pepper salt jacket cookie cocktails cake grill fries coffee
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Level6RestaurantPhrases1
Published: 2009-06-03 12:04:07Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6RestaurantPhrases1 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html 1. Are you (prepared/ready) to order? 2. The soup of the (day/special) is "Cream of Broccoli." 3. Our (specials/deals) are listed on the board. 4. I (recommend/request) the vegetarian chili. 5. We can (substitute/subtract) the bacon for cheese, if you like. ( = We can give you cheese instead of bacon) 6. I'll be right (back/return) with your drinks. 7. This meal consists of three courses: soup, the (main/prime) course, and dessert. 8. The chicken (comes/arrives) with your choice of rice or potatoes. 9. I'm sorry, but we're completely (booked/baked) ( = we have no free tables) right now. 10. If you would like, you can wait at the bar until a table (opens/comes) up. ( = becomes available)
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Level6RestaurantPhrases2
Published: 2009-06-03 12:01:14Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6RestaurantPhrases2 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html 1. I'm sorry for the (tardiness/delay). Your food will be right out. 2. Are you paying together, or would you like separate (checks/receipts)? 3. There's an automatic 15% (grace/gratuity) added to parties of 8 or more. 4. We accept all (primary/major) credit cards. 5. The bread is free-of- (charging/charge).( = You don't have to pay for it) 6. The drinks are in the (back/rear) of the menu. 7. We have (plenty/plentiful) of ( = many) vegetarian options as well. 8. Follow me, please. I'll (show/seat) you to your table. 9. You can get the salad on the (side/separate). ( = not on the same dish as the main meal) 10. It'll (take/last) about half an hour to prepare.
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Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6RestaurantPhrases3
Published: 2009-06-03 11:58:29Level6.podomatic.com file: Level6RestaurantPhrases3 Source: http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_foodandbeverage.html 1. I'm sorry, but our kitchen (stops/closes) at 11:00 PM. 2. Would you like anything for (sweets/dessert)? 3. How was (all/everything)? 4. Our (house/home) wine is Concha y Toro from Chile. 5. Would you like to take a look at our wine (description/list)? 6. Our (special/specialty) ( = what we do best) is Tandoor Chicken. 7. We stay open until the last customer (leaves/goes). 8. A (sampler/diversity) plate gives you a chance to try several different items at once. 9. We're (finished/out) of the (NAME OF DISH: the yellow fin tuna) = We have no more (NAME OF DISH: yellow fin tuna) left. 10. The (portions/sizes) are very big.
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