Setting the scene

The American has arrived at a restaurant without a reservation.

Listen to the dialog several times with your books closed. Do not repeat it. Try to understand what the speakers are saying. Working as a group, discuss what was said. Then listen to the American's lines. You are responsible for learning these. You are also responsible for being able to understand the Russian's lines and to respond to them in the appropriate manner.

В рестора́не

А.

Скажи́те, пожа́луйста, э́тот сто́лик свобо́ден?

Pardon me, is this table free?

Р.

Да, сади́тесь, пожа́луйста. Вот меню́.

Yes. Please, have a seat. Here's a menu.

А.

Спаси́бо.

Thank you.

Р.

Что бу́дете зака́зывать?

What will you be ordering?

A.У вас есть свобо́дный стол?Do you have any free tables?
P.Да, пожа́луйста, вот э́тот.Yes, this one [is free].
A.Принеси́те, пожа́луйста, меню́.Bring me a menu, please.
P.Одну́ мину́ту, сейча́с принесу́.Just a minute. I'll get it for you.

Listen to the following and choose the appropriate responses from those given below.

With your teacher playing the role of the Russian, act out the dialogs. At first adhere closely to the original. Then use as many variations as possible.