COULD YOU MAKE A DINNER RESERVATION FOR FOUR PEOPLE?

 This question is a polite request using the modal verb “could”. The action “make a reservation” means to book a table in a restaurant in advance. It is often used when going out to eat with family or friends.

You can ask someone else to do it for you or do it yourself by phone, online, or in person.

📌 Examples:

• Could you make a dinner reservation for four people?

• I’m going to make a reservation for 7 p.m.

• They made a reservation at the Italian restaurant.

• Will you call the restaurant?

• Can we get a table for tonight?

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🟦 GRAMMAR (with examples)

✅ Modal Verbs (could, can, should, must)

• Could you make a reservation, please?

• Can we book a table for tonight?

• You should call early to reserve a spot.

• You mustn’t forget the time of the reservation.

✅ Present Simple

• He makes the reservations for dinner.

• I call the restaurant every Friday.

• Do you book online or by phone?

✅ Present Continuous

• She is making the reservation now.

• We are planning to go at 8 p.m.

✅ Past Simple

• I made a reservation yesterday.

• They didn’t find a table at that place.

• Did you call the restaurant?

✅ Future (will / going to)

• I will call and make a reservation.

• We are going to eat out tomorrow.

✅ Adverbs of frequency

• We always reserve a table on weekends.

• He usually calls in the afternoon.

✅ Prepositions

• A table for four people.

• A reservation at 7 p.m.

• Dinner with friends.

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🟨 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Reservation – An arrangement to keep a table, seat, or room for you.

2. Dinner – The main meal of the evening.

3. Table – A place to sit and eat in a restaurant.

4. Book – To arrange or reserve something.

5. Restaurant – A place where people pay to eat meals.

6. Call – To use the phone to talk to someone.

7. Time – A specific hour, like 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.

8. Confirm – To say “yes” to a plan.

9. Guest – A person who joins you for a meal or event.

10. Busy – When many people are already there or using the service.

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🟧 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Could you make a reservation for four?

• I’d like to book a table.

• Do you have a table available?

• For what time?

• It’s under the name of…

• We are going to be four people.

• Let me check availability.

• Thank you, see you at 7 p.m.

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🟪 SENTENCES

Positive:

• I make a reservation every Friday.

• She is making the call now.

• We made one for four people.

• They will book a table for tonight.

• He is going to reserve for 8:30 p.m.

Negative:

• I don’t usually make the reservation.

• She isn’t calling the restaurant now.

• We didn’t make a reservation yesterday.

• He won’t book it until later.

• They can’t find a table for tonight.

Questions:

• Could you make a reservation for four?

• Can we eat there tonight?

• Is she calling the restaurant?

• Did you reserve a table for us?

• Will you book a table at 6:30?

Answers:

• Yes, I’ll call right now.

• No, I forgot. I’ll do it now.

• Yes, she’s on the phone with them.

• No, I didn’t. It was too late.

• Yes, I’m going to do it in a minute.

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🗨️ CONVERSATION

Lucas: Hey, could you make a dinner reservation for four people?
Emma: Sure! Where do you want to go?
Lucas: Let’s try that new Thai place.
Emma: Okay, what time should I book it for?
Lucas: Around 7 p.m.
Emma: Great, I’ll call them now and let you know.
Lucas: Thanks! I’m looking forward to it.

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📖 READING

"A Dinner Plan"

Carlos and his friends wanted to have dinner together. They talked and decided to go to a new Italian restaurant. Carlos said, “Could you make a dinner reservation for four people?”

Anna called the restaurant. She said, “Hello, I’d like to reserve a table for four people at 7:30 p.m.” The restaurant said yes. She told her friends, “We have a table! Let’s meet at 7:15.”

They had a great time and delicious food. Everyone was happy that Anna made the call.

Comprehension Questions:

1. Where did Carlos and his friends want to go?
   → A new Italian restaurant.

2. Who made the reservation?
   → Anna.

3. What time did they book the table?
   → 7:30 p.m.

4. How many people were in the group?
   → Four people.

5. Were they happy with the dinner?
   → Yes, they were.