In this episode, we follow María, a tourist visiting a restaurant for the first time. She carefully reads the menu filled with many options including entrada /enˈtɾaða/ (starter), plato principal /ˈplato prinθipal/ (main course), and postre /ˈpostɾe/ (dessert). María is unsure what to order but learns new vocabulary related to food and dining.

María asks the waiter for recommendations and discovers the especialidad /espeθjaliˈðað/ (specialty) of the house, which is chicken with vegetables. She decides to try something typical by ordering a vegetable soup as her starter and the chicken with vegetables as her main dish, choosing natural juice to drink.

As she waits and observes other diners, María enjoys her delicious meal and finishes with a homemade flan for dessert. This experience boosts her confidence in ordering food in Spanish and helps her practice useful phrases.

Listen carefully to the conversation and try to write down what you hear. This will help you improve your listening skills and remember the new words from this episode!