Dinner Party English

Review from Eating at a Restaurant

When you sit down at a restaurant, what is the paper with the list of food called?

What do you call the person who serves you food at a restaurant?

If you called in advance to book a table at a restaurant, you made a ________.

When you’re ready to say what food you want at a restaurant, you say “I’d like to _______ please.”

After eating, when you want to pay, what do you ask for? 

Grammar: Past Simple Irregular verbs

To go—-----> went 

To make —------> made 

To eat —------> ate

To have —------>  had

Practice:

I ______ (have) a great time.

The host ______ (make) soup.

Yesterday, I ______ (go) to a dinner party.

We ______ (eat) together.

FIXED DINNER PARTY PHRASES

This hits the spot. (Past tense: This hit the spot.)

Use: when food or drink is exactly right (in taste and quantity).

SK: Presne to som potreboval/a.

I’m stuffed.

Use: when you are very full.

SK: Som úplne plný/plná.

Don’t mind if I do.

Use: when you accept food or drink, normally as you are grabbing more food or drink. 

SK: Prečo nie / Rád/Rada si dám.

DINNER PARTY VOCABULARY

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS

1. Do you enjoy dinner parties?
   Yes, I enjoy small dinner parties because they feel relaxed and more personal than big events.

2. Do you prefer being the host or the guest?
   I prefer being a guest because I don’t like the stress of cooking and organizing everything.

3. What food do you like at dinner parties?
   I like simple food like pasta or salad because it’s easy to eat and usually tastes good.

4. Do you usually bring something when you visit someone’s home?
   Yes, I usually bring dessert or a bottle of wine to be polite.

5. What’s the best thing someone can cook for guests?
   I think pasta is a good choice because most people like it and it’s easy to prepare.

6. Do you like playing games or doing activities at dinner parties?
   Yes, I like simple games because they help people relax and talk more, but I don’t like anything too competitive.

7. What kind of games or activities do you enjoy at dinner parties?
   I enjoy card games or simple conversation games that don’t take too long.

8. Do you prefer talking, eating, or doing activities at dinner parties?
   I prefer talking and eating, but activities can be fun later in the evening.

9. What makes a dinner party feel comfortable for you?
   Friendly people, good food, and a relaxed atmosphere make a dinner party comfortable for me.

10. Would you rather go to a quiet dinner or an active dinner with games?
    I would rather go to a quiet dinner, but sometimes games can make the evening more fun.