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Lesson 18: Booking and cancelling

Book a table or an appointment, change it and cancel it politely. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Basic Β· A2 Lesson 18 of 30 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • I'd like to book a table for four, please. Restaurant booking.
  • Have you got anything at seven? Ask about a time.
  • Can I book a haircut for Saturday? Book a service.
  • Is that under the name Chen? The booking name.
  • I need to change my booking. You want a different time.
  • I'm afraid I need to cancel. Polite way to cancel.
  • Is there a cancellation fee? Some places charge if you cancel late.
  • Could you put me on the waitlist? Ask to be called if a spot opens.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Wei" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎀 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Some clinics, salons and restaurants charge a fee if you cancel late or don't turn up. If you can't make it, call or cancel online as early as possible.