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20 expression(s)

travel B1

gluten-free meal

Find out how to order a gluten-free meal while traveling. Learn essential phrases and vocabulary to ensure your food is prepared safely and correctly.
food-cooking B1

gluten free

Understand what 'gluten free' means and how to ask for gluten-free options when dining out or shopping.
travel B1

house wine

Learn what 'house wine' means and how to order this budget-friendly option at restaurants and bars.
food-cooking B1

leave a tip

Learn how and when to use the expression 'leave a tip' when paying for service in restaurants or cafes.
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travel B2

on the house

Learn the meaning of the common phrase 'on the house' and how restaurants, bars, and hotels use it to offer free items.
travel A2

order food

Learn how to use the phrase order food in English. Perfect for traveling, dining out, or getting delivery.
travel B1

restaurant leftovers

Learn how to talk about restaurant leftovers—the extra food you take home from a dining experience.
travel B1

service charge

Learn what a service charge is, how it differs from a tip, and how to spot it on your restaurant bill when traveling.
travel B1

side dish

Understand how to use 'side dish' to order extra food like fries, salad, or vegetables to accompany your main meal.
food-cooking A2

side order

Learn the term 'side order'. Discover how to order extra dishes like fries or salad alongside your main meal in English.
travel B2

signature dish

Discover what a 'signature dish' is and why you should look out for it when exploring new restaurants on your travels.
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food-cooking B1

starter course

Master the term 'starter course', learn its place in a multi-course meal, and view natural examples.
travel A2

still water

Learn how to order still water in English. Understand the difference between still and sparkling water with examples and practice.
food-cooking A2

table service

Learn what 'table service' means in English, how to use it when dining out, and see natural example sentences.
travel B1

takeout container

Discover how to ask for a takeout container to pack up your unfinished restaurant food while traveling.
travel A2

tap water

Learn what tap water means in English. Find out how to ask for free drinking water at restaurants with natural examples.
travel B2

three-course meal

Understand what a 'three-course meal' is and how to order or describe this classic dining experience when traveling.
travel B1

tip the waiter

Understand how and when to tip the waiter when dining out, especially while traveling in countries like the US.
travel B1

tourist menu

Understand what a 'tourist menu' is, why travelers should recognize it, and how to use the phrase in English.
food-cooking B1

undercooked meat

Learn how to use the phrase 'undercooked meat' in English to talk about food safety, cooking mistakes, and restaurant experiences safely.