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Key Phrases

預訂位子

yù dìng wèi zi

Book a table

無障礙設施

wú zhàng ài shè shī

Accessibility features

預訂成功了

yù dìng chéng gōng le

Reservation confirmed

Skills You'll Learn

Making a reservation at a restaurant

在餐廳訂位

zài cān tīng dìng wèi

Requesting accessibility information

詢問無障礙設施

xún wèn wú zhàng ài shè shī

Confirming a reservation

確認預訂

què rèn yù dìng

Lesson Roleplay

Imagine you're in Taiwan and you want to make a reservation at a local restaurant. You engage in a conversation with the restaurant staff to reserve a table for four on Saturday evening at 7 PM. During the conversation, you inquire about accessibility features, such as pathways, restrooms, and parking spots, to ensure a comfortable dining experience for everyone in your group.

你好,我想要預訂一個餐廳的位置。

nǐ hǎo wǒ xiǎng yào yù dìng yī gè cān tīng de wèi zhì

Hello, I'd like to book a table at your restaurant.

你好,請問你想預訂什麼時間的位子?

nǐ hǎo qǐng wèn nǐ xiǎng yù dìng shén me shí jiān de wèi zi

Hello, what time would you like to book a table for?

我想預訂星期六晚上七點的位子。

wǒ xiǎng yù dìng xīng qī liù wǎn shàng qī diǎn de wèi zi

I'd like to book a table for Saturday evening at 7 PM.

好的,請問幾位客人?

hǎo de qǐng wèn jǐ wèi kè rén

Sure, for how many people?

總共有四位。我還想問一下,你們餐廳有沒有無障礙設施?

zǒng gòng yǒu sì wèi wǒ hái xiǎng wèn yī xià nǐ men cān tīng yǒu méi yǒu wú zhàng ài shè shī

There will be four of us. I'd also like to ask, does your restaurant have accessibility features?

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

你好

nǐ hǎo

Hello

💬 Pronounced as (nee how). A general greeting used throughout the day.

🇹🇼 A common and polite way to start a conversation in Taiwan. Smiling while saying 你好 is customary.

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🙏

我想要

wǒ xiǎng yào

I would like

💬 Pronounced as (wuh shyao yow). Often used to express wants or requests.

🇹🇼 Polite way to make requests. Common in restaurants or stores.

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📅

預訂

yù dìng

To book

💬 Pronounced as (yoo-ding). Used for making reservations.

🇹🇼 Planning ahead is common in Taiwanese culture, especially for dining.

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🍽️

位子

wèi zi

Table

💬 Pronounced as (way-dzuh). Refers to seating or space.

🇹🇼 Securing a table is important, especially during mealtimes.

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🍽️

餐廳

cān tīng

Restaurant

💬 Pronounced as (tsan-ting).

🇹🇼 Restaurants in Taiwan range from local stands to upscale dining, each offering unique flavors.

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什麼時間

shén me shí jiān

What time

💬 Pronounced as (shuh-muh shee-jyan). Important for scheduling activities.

🇹🇼 Punctuality is valued in Taiwanese culture.

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🥳

星期六

xīng qī liù

Saturday

💬 Pronounced as (sheeng-chee leo).

🇹🇼 Saturday is a popular day for social activities and dining out.

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🌙

晚上

wǎn shàng

Night

💬 Pronounced as (wane-shang). Refers to the evening period.

🇹🇼 Evening meals often involve family gatherings or social events.

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🕖

七點

qī diǎn

At 7 PM

💬 Pronounced as (chee dian).

🇹🇼 Dinner is often an important social occasion in Taiwan.

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