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travel B2

allergen menu

Understand how to ask for and use an 'allergen menu' to identify safe food options and avoid ingredients like gluten, nuts, or dairy.
travel B2

appetizer platter

Learn how to order an 'appetizer platter' to share a variety of starters with your group when dining out.
food-cooking B1

ask for the menu

Discover how to use 'ask for the menu' in English restaurants to request the list of food and drink options from your server.
travel B1

bar stool

Find out what a 'bar stool' is, how to use it in everyday conversation, and see natural examples of this common travel, hotel, and dining term.
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travel A2

bottle of wine

Master the phrase "bottle of wine" for dining out. Learn how to order, common pronunciation tips, and avoid typical mistakes.
travel B2

bottle opening fee

Understand what a bottle opening fee is when dining out and how to ask about it at restaurants.
travel C1

celiac friendly

Discover what 'celiac friendly' means, how to use it when traveling or dining out, and see real-life examples.
travel B1

chef's recommendation

Learn how to ask for and order the 'chef's recommendation' at restaurants. Improve your dining English with natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
travel B1

dessert selection

Discover how to ask about and describe a restaurant's 'dessert selection' when dining out or traveling, featuring natural example sentences and practical tips.
travel B2

dessert trolley

Learn about the classic dining term 'dessert trolley' and how to order from one in English.
travel C1

dietary restrictions notice

Learn how to use and understand a 'dietary restrictions notice' when booking flights, hotels, or events.
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food-cooking B2

dry wine

What does 'dry wine' actually mean? Learn how to use this essential wine term correctly in English with real-life conversational examples.
travel B1

family-run restaurant

Discover what a family-run restaurant is and how to talk about cozy, local dining experiences when traveling. Learn natural examples and common mistakes.
food-cooking A2

fast service

Learn how to use the everyday phrase 'fast service' to describe quick and efficient experiences at restaurants and cafes.
travel B2

fine dining restaurant

Discover the meaning of 'fine dining restaurant' and learn how to discuss high-end eating experiences in English.
travel B2

fully booked restaurant

Learn how to use 'fully booked restaurant' in English. Discover natural examples, common mistakes, and related travel vocabulary.
travel B2

gratuity included

Master the phrase 'gratuity included' to understand restaurant bills and avoid paying double tips when traveling.
travel B1

halal food

Learn what halal food means, how to ask for it while traveling, and explore natural English examples to use in restaurants and hotels around the world.
travel B1

indoor seating

Learn how to use 'indoor seating' when dining out at restaurants. Find clear definitions, natural conversation examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

insist on paying the bill

Learn how to use 'insist on paying the bill' in English. See natural examples, correct preposition usage, and practice exercises.