When we want to plan a dinner or a visit to a restaurant, we often need to make a reservation. This means calling or booking online to save a table in advance. When someone says, "I will make a reservation for four people", they are talking about a future plan—they are going to call or book a table for four people.
In this topic, we will learn how to:
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Use future tense with "will" to talk about decisions or promises.
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Talk about restaurant reservations and group planning.
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Use expressions related to eating out and booking services.
✅ Examples:
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I will make a reservation for four people.
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Will you book a table for tonight?
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We’re going to have dinner at 8 p.m.
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She made a reservation yesterday.
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You should confirm the reservation.
📚 GRAMMAR
🔹 Future with “Will” – Affirmative Sentences
Structure:
Subject + will + base verb + complement
Examples:
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I will make a reservation for four people.
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They will arrive at 7 p.m.
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She will call the restaurant later.
Use "will" when making spontaneous decisions, offers, or promises.
🔹 Negative Sentences
Structure:
Subject + will not (won’t) + base verb + complement
Examples:
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I won’t forget to call the restaurant.
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He won’t go out tonight.
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We will not eat at that place again.
🔹 Questions with “Will”
Structure:
Will + subject + base verb + complement?
Examples:
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Will you make the reservation?
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Will they eat together?
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Will she call now or later?
🔹 Review of Other Tenses and Structures
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Present simple: “He usually books a table on Fridays.”
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Present continuous: “I’m making a reservation right now.”
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Past simple: “She made a reservation yesterday.”
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Future with "going to": “We’re going to book online.”
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Modals: “You should call early.” / “I can do it.”
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Prepositions: for, at, with, before, after
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 words)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reservation | An arrangement to save a place or table in advance |
| Table | A place where people sit and eat at a restaurant |
| Guest | A person invited to a meal or event |
| Time | A specific moment when something happens |
| Call | To contact someone by phone |
| Restaurant | A place where people pay to eat meals |
| Dinner | The main meal, usually eaten in the evening |
| Confirm | To check or approve something officially |
| Busy | Full or occupied; not available |
| Available | Free or ready to use |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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I will call and make a reservation.
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Let me check the availability.
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We need a table for four.
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What time should I book it for?
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Do you have any tables at 7 p.m.?
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Please confirm the reservation.
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Let’s eat out tonight.
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I’ll take care of it.
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Are you free for dinner tomorrow?
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It’s a popular place—we must book early.
✏️ SENTENCES
🔹 Positive:
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I will make a reservation for four people.
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He will call the restaurant soon.
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They will eat dinner at 8 p.m.
🔹 Negative:
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I won’t forget to make the reservation.
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She will not go to the restaurant today.
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We won’t need a big table.
🔹 Questions:
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Will you make a reservation for us?
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Will they join us for dinner?
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Will we need a reservation on Monday?
🔹 Answers:
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Yes, I will. Don’t worry.
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No, I won’t. Can you do it?
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Yes, we will meet at 7 p.m.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
María: What are your plans for this evening?
Carlos: I’m going out with my parents. We want to try the new restaurant downtown.
María: Nice! Did you make a reservation?
Carlos: Not yet, but I will make a reservation for four people right after work.
María: Good idea. It’s a busy place.
Carlos: I know. I’ll call them now. What time do you think is best?
María: Maybe 7:30 p.m.? That’s perfect for dinner.
Carlos: Great! I’ll book it for that time.
📖 READING
Title: A Special Birthday Dinner
Julia wanted to do something special for her best friend’s birthday. She decided to take her to a nice restaurant with two other friends. Julia looked online and found a cozy Italian place with good reviews.
She said, “I will make a reservation for four people.” She called the restaurant and asked for a table at 7 p.m. The receptionist was kind and said, “Yes, we have a table available. See you tonight!”
That evening, everything was perfect. The food was delicious, and her friend felt very happy and surprised.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
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Why did Julia want to make a reservation?
To celebrate her friend’s birthday. -
How many people went to the restaurant?
Four people. -
What kind of restaurant did they choose?
An Italian restaurant. -
What time was the reservation?
At 7 p.m. -
Was the evening a success?
Yes, it was perfect and her friend was happy.
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