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20 expression(s)

food-cooking B1

It's my treat

Learn how to offer to pay for someone else's meal or drink naturally in English using the friendly expression 'It's my treat'.
travel B2

lactose intolerant

Learn how to use 'lactose intolerant' to explain that you cannot digest dairy products when ordering food or traveling.
food-cooking B1

leave room for dessert

Learn the meaning of 'leave room for dessert' and how to use this friendly phrase during meals to remind guests to save some appetite for sweet treats.
travel B2

local eatery

Learn how to use the term 'local eatery' to describe charming, authentic neighborhood restaurants when traveling or dining out.
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travel B1

menu of the day

Learn what 'menu of the day' means and how to order this budget-friendly option when traveling. Includes natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
travel A2

no tables available

What does "no tables available" mean? Learn how to recognize this common restaurant phrase and find alternatives when dining out.
travel B1

nut allergy

Learn how to explain a nut allergy in English. This guide provides essential vocabulary and phrases to ensure safe dining experiences while traveling abroad.
food-cooking B1

order some takeout

Learn how to use the phrase 'order some takeout' when you want to buy prepared food from a restaurant to eat at home.
travel B2

outdoor patio seating

Learn the term 'outdoor patio seating' for dining out while traveling, with natural examples and practice.
travel B1

outdoor seating

Learn the meaning of 'outdoor seating' and how to use it when dining out or traveling. Discover natural English examples and practice exercises today.
travel B2

run a tab

Understand how 'run a tab' works at bars and hotels, allowing you to pay your bill at the very end.
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travel B1

seafood allergy

Master the term 'seafood allergy' in English. Learn how to communicate this dietary restriction clearly to waiters and chefs during your travels.
travel B1

separate checks

Learn how to ask for 'separate checks' when dining out with friends or colleagues, featuring natural English examples and practical travel tips.
food-cooking B1

service charge included

Understand what 'service charge included' means on a restaurant bill so you know whether or not to leave an extra tip.
travel B1

service included

Understand the phrase 'service included' on restaurant menus and bills, and learn how to navigate dining culture and tipping while traveling abroad.
travel B2

shellfish allergy

Learn how to explain a shellfish allergy when dining out or traveling abroad to ensure your safety.
travel B1

starter plate

Master the term starter plate for dining out. Learn how to order appetizers in English with natural examples, common mistakes, and helpful practice tests.
food-cooking A2

table by the window

Learn how to ask for a 'table by the window' when booking or arriving at a restaurant to enjoy the best view and a great dining atmosphere.
travel B1

table reservation

Learn how to make, confirm, and talk about a 'table reservation' at restaurants when traveling, with natural English examples and vocabulary.
travel B2

table service restaurant

Learn what a table service restaurant is, how it differs from fast food, and how to use this travel vocabulary correctly.