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Practice dining out conversations with AI

Conversations in restaurants, cafes, and bars, including ordering food and making reservations. Fluently has 20 dining out scenarios. Each one is a short role-play with an AI partner and four goals; you finish when you have done them all, by text chat or voice call, in any of 29 languages.

Updated 2026-10-02

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Ordering Coffee at a Cafe

Order your favorite coffee at a local cafe

  1. Greet the barista
  2. Order your preferred coffee
  3. Ask if they have any pastries
  4. Thank the barista for their service
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Making a Lunch Reservation

Call a restaurant to make a reservation for lunch

  1. Greet the restaurant host
  2. Request a reservation for your preferred date and time
  3. Provide the number of people in your party
  4. Confirm the reservation details
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Ordering Pizza for Delivery

Call a pizzeria to order a pizza for delivery

  1. Greet the pizzeria staff
  2. Place your pizza order
  3. Provide your delivery address
  4. Confirm the order details and delivery time
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Asking About Breakfast Menu

Ask a waiter about the breakfast menu options

  1. Greet the waiter
  2. Ask about the breakfast menu options
  3. Inquire about any breakfast specials
  4. Thank the waiter for the information
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Ordering at an Ice Cream Parlor

Order ice cream at a local parlor

  1. Greet the ice cream server
  2. Ask about available ice cream flavors
  3. Place your ice cream order
  4. Thank the server and pay for your ice cream
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Making a Dinner Reservation

Call a restaurant to make a reservation for dinner

  1. Greet the restaurant host
  2. Request a dinner reservation for your preferred date and time
  3. Specify the number of people in your party
  4. Confirm the reservation details
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Asking About Lunch Specials

Inquire about the daily lunch specials at a restaurant

  1. Greet the waiter
  2. Ask about the daily lunch specials
  3. Inquire about any lunch combo deals
  4. Thank the waiter for the information
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Asking About Cafe Wi-Fi

Inquire about Wi-Fi availability at a cafe

  1. Greet the cafe staff member
  2. Ask if the cafe has Wi-Fi available
  3. Request the Wi-Fi password if available
  4. Thank the staff member for their help
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Ordering Dessert After Dinner

Order dessert at a restaurant after finishing your main course

  1. Greet the waiter when they approach
  2. Request to see the dessert menu
  3. Ask for a dessert recommendation
  4. Place your dessert order
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Making a Brunch Reservation

Call a popular brunch spot to make a weekend reservation

  1. Greet the restaurant host
  2. Request a brunch reservation for your preferred date and time
  3. Provide the number of people in your party
  4. Confirm the reservation details and any specials
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Asking About Vegetarian Options

Inquire about vegetarian menu options at a restaurant

  1. Greet the waiter
  2. Ask about vegetarian options on the menu
  3. Inquire if any non-vegetarian dishes can be modified
  4. Thank the waiter for their assistance
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Ordering from a Food Truck

Place an order at a popular food truck

  1. Greet the food truck vendor
  2. Ask about the menu options
  3. Place your food order
  4. Ask about the estimated wait time
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Ordering a Birthday Cake

Call a bakery to order a custom birthday cake

  1. Greet the bakery staff member
  2. Specify the cake flavor and size you want
  3. Discuss decoration options for the cake
  4. Confirm the order details and pickup time
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Asking for the Bill

Request the bill after finishing your meal at a restaurant

  1. Get the waiter's attention
  2. Request the bill for your meal
  3. Ask about accepted payment methods
  4. Thank the waiter and leave a tip if appropriate
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Inquiring About a Buffet

Ask about the offerings at a restaurant's buffet

  1. Greet the restaurant host
  2. Ask about the buffet options available
  3. Inquire about the price of the buffet
  4. Thank the host for the information
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Asking About Food Allergies

Inquire about allergen information for menu items

  1. Greet the waiter
  2. Mention your food allergy
  3. Ask about ingredients in a specific dish
  4. Request a safe alternative if needed
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Ordering Cafe Takeout

Place a takeout order at a local cafe

  1. Greet the cafe staff member
  2. Place your takeout order
  3. Ask about the estimated pickup time
  4. Confirm the order details
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Changing a Restaurant Reservation

Call a restaurant to modify an existing reservation

  1. Greet the restaurant host
  2. Explain that you need to change your reservation
  3. Provide the new details for your reservation
  4. Confirm the changes to your reservation
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Requesting Outdoor Seating

Ask for outdoor seating at a restaurant

  1. Greet the restaurant host
  2. Request outdoor seating
  3. Ask about the wait time if outdoor seating isn't immediately available
  4. Thank the host for their assistance
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Planning a Group Dinner

Call a restaurant to arrange a dinner for a large group

  1. Greet the restaurant manager
  2. Explain the size of your group and the occasion
  3. Ask about menu options for large groups
  4. Confirm the reservation details and any special arrangements

How a scenario works

  1. Pick a language and a level. Any of 29; the level sets how simple or rich your partner's language is.
  2. Chat or call. Type, hold the mic to speak, or start a hands-free call with subtitles.
  3. Hit the goals. They tick off as you go. Stuck? Ask for suggestions or translate any reply.
  4. Learn from it. What you got wrong is kept in your Study tab, and with Pro it turns into your next daily lesson.

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