What do you actually say when the bar is crowded, the music is loud, and the bartender is waiting for your answer?
TalkMe’s Bars & Pubs course series is designed for exactly these moments. It doesn’t teach language as theory—it teaches you how to handle real social situations smoothly, whether you’re traveling, socializing, or living abroad. And it works not only for English, but for multiple languages available on TalkMe.
Real Situations You Will Actually Use
The Bars & Pubs series covers the full experience of being in a bar or pub, from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. Each lesson focuses on one realistic scenario, such as:
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Finding a table in a busy venue
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Asking for a beer or cocktail recommendation
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Customizing a drink to your taste
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Handling a dirty table or service issue
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Ordering and paying for a large group
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Sharing or disputing a bar tab
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Splitting the bill in different ways
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Making a last order before closing
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Asking staff to help call a taxi
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Recovering a lost item
These are the moments where people often freeze—not because they don’t know words, but because they don’t know how the interaction is supposed to flow.
Learn the Conversation Pattern, Not Just the Words
Across the series, TalkMe trains you to recognize a simple but powerful pattern: Real interactions are built around short, focused questions and clear decisions.
For example, when you arrive at a crowded pub, you may hear:
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“How many are in your party?”
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“Would you prefer a quiet corner or near the bar?”
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“How long do you plan to stay?”
When ordering drinks, you might be asked:
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“Do you prefer something hoppy or malty?”
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“How strong would you like it?”
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“Are you open to seasonal specials?”
When paying or organizing a group:
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“Is this all going on one tab?”
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“How many ways should we split it?”
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“Cash or card?”
By practicing these exchanges repeatedly, you stop guessing—and start anticipating.
Speak Naturally with Ready-to-Use Examples
TalkMe doesn’t leave you wondering what to say. Each lesson includes realistic example phrases you can immediately reuse, such as:
Starting an interaction
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“Hi, do you have a table for two?”
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“Could you recommend something local?”
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“We’d like to open a tab, if possible.”
Expressing preferences
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“I’m looking for something light and refreshing.”
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“I prefer something bold, but not too bitter.”
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“Surprise me—I’m feeling adventurous.”
Handling problems politely
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“I’m sorry, but this doesn’t seem quite right.”
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“Would it be possible to move to another table?”
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“I think there may be a mistake on the bill.”
Confirming and closing
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“That sounds perfect, thank you.”
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“Yes, that works for us.”
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“Everything looks correct now.”
These examples help you sound natural, polite, and confident, without memorizing long scripts.
Practice Making Choices, Not Just Speaking
Many TalkMe lessons include moments where you decide what happens next:
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Accept a complimentary drink or ask to change tables
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Choose a classic option or try something adventurous
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Set a spending limit—or keep things flexible
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Negotiate a fair solution instead of escalating conflict
This design teaches you how to navigate social decisions, not just produce sentences. You learn how to respond calmly, clearly, and appropriately—skills that transfer far beyond bars and pubs.
What You Gain from TalkMe’s Bars & Pubs Series
By learning with TalkMe, you gain:
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Confidence to speak up in real social spaces
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Faster reactions because you recognize common patterns
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The ability to solve small problems without stress
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Cultural and social awareness across different countries
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Practical communication skills you can reuse in cafés, restaurants, hotels, and everyday life
And because TalkMe supports multiple languages, you can apply the same learning approach whether you’re preparing for travel, work, or daily life in another country.
About TalkMe
TalkMe is a conversation-first language learning app designed to help you use a language in real life, not just study it. Through interactive scenarios, guided conversations, and practical tasks, TalkMe helps learners build confidence across multiple languages.
With TalkMe, you can:
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Learn different languages using the same proven interaction design
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Practice real-life situations anytime, anywhere
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Build speaking confidence step by step
You can download TalkMe from the App Store or Google Play.
