Lesson F - Accomodations
Lesson F - Accomodations

Lesson F - Accomodations (5)

Friday, 14 January 2011 04:20

Find a Hostel

Written by Lincoln Larry

Find a Hostel

Friday, 14 January 2011 03:25

Wake-up Call

Written by Lincoln Larry

A: Hello! Tomorrow I'm going to need a wake-up call.
B: Not a problem. What time shall we call you?
A: I always hit the snooze button, so give me two calls, one at 7 and another at 7:15.
B: It'll be our pleasure. We'll call you at 7 and then at 7:15.
A: Oops, cancel that. Change the second call to 7:30, will you, please?
B: No sooner said than done. Can I help you with anything else?
A: No, that's about it for now. Thanks.
B: Okay, sir. Have a pleasant evening.

Wednesday, 12 January 2011 00:50

Apartment for rent

Written by Lincoln Larry

Blanca makes a phone call to an apartment complex inquiring about the rent....

Blanca: Hello. I'm calling about the apartment you advertised.

Manager: Yes. What kind of apartment are you interested in?

Blanca: I'm interested in a one-bedroom. Do you have any available?

Manager: Yes. I have one. When do you need it?

Blanca: Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment?

Manager: Well, it's a one-bedroom apartment. The monthly rent is $650, with a $300 security deposit. You pay electricity only. Gas and water is included. Both the heat and stove are gas. You'll be assigned a sheltered parking space at no extra charge. And...that's probably it.

Blanca: Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow to take a look?

Manager: Sure. What time would you like to come?

Blanca: How about 10 AM? Manager: Good. May I have your name, please?

Blanca: My name is Blanca. Manager: Blanca. I'll see you tomorrow.

Sunday, 21 November 2010 01:00

Reception - checking in and out

Written by Lincoln Larry
Lodging Common signs 入口 Entrance [rùkǒu] 出口 Exit [chūkǒu] 推 Push [tuī] 拉 Pull [lā] 厕所 / 洗手间 Toilet [cèsuǒ] / [xǐshǒujiān] 男 Men [nán] 女 Women [nǚ] 禁止 Forbidden [jìnzhǐ] 吸烟 Smoking [xīyān] Do you have any rooms available? 你们有房间吗? Nǐmen yǒu fángjiān ma? Does the room come with... 有没有... Yǒu méiyǒu... ...bedsheets? ...床单? ...chuángdān? ...a bathroom? ...浴室? ...yùshì? ...a telephone? ...电话? ...diànhuà? ...a TV? ...电视? ...diànshì ? I will stay for _____ night(s). 我打算住_____夜。 Wǒ dǎsuàn zhù _____ yè. Do you have a safe? 你们有没有保险箱? Nǐmen yǒu méiyǒu bǎoxiǎn xiāng? Can you wake me at _____? 请明天早上_____叫醒我。 Qǐng míngtiān zǎoshàng _____ jiàoxǐng wǒ. I want to check out. 我现在要走。 Wǒ xiànzài yào zǒu.
Getting a Room for the Night
  1. Good evening. Can I help you?
  2. Yes, please. I'd like a room for the night.
  1. Would you like a single room, or a double room?
  2. A single room, please. How much is the room?
  1. It's $55 per night.
  2. Can I pay by credit card?
  1. Certainly. We take Visa, Master Card and American Express. Could you fill in this form, please?
  2. Do you need my passport number? No, just an address and your signature.
  1. (fills out the form) Here you are.
  2. Here's your key. Your room number is 212.
  1. Thank you.
  2. Thank you. If you need anything, dial 0 for the reception area. Have a good stay!

A: Hi, I want to check out. Here is my room key.
B: One second, sir, while I print out your receipt. Here you are.
A: Thanks.
B: May I ask, sir, if you enjoyed your stay?
A: Yes, I enjoyed the hotel. And I loved New York, of course.
B: Thank you.

Sunday, 21 November 2010 00:59

Hotel booking

Written by Lincoln Larry

Calling to Get a Reservation

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A: Hello, I’d like to reserve a hotel room.
B: That should be no problem. May I have your full name, please?
A: My name is John Sandals.
B: Hello, Mr. Sandals. My name is Michelle. What days do you need that reservation, sir?
A: I’m planning to visit New York from Friday, April 14 until Monday, April 17. 
B: Our room rates recently went up. Is that okay with you, Mr. Sandals?
A: How much per night are we talking about?
B: Each night will be $308.
A: That price is perfectly acceptable.
B: Wonderful! Do you prefer a smoking or nonsmoking room?
A: Nonsmoking, please.
B: Next question: Is a queen-size bed okay?
A: That sounds fine.
B: Okay, Mr. Sandals. Your reservation is in our computer. All we need now is a phone number.
A: Certainly. My phone number is 626-555-1739.
B: Thank you, Mr. Sandals. We look forward to seeing you in New York!

Receptionist : Hello, Marriott Hotel, how may I help you? Nancy : Hi. I'd like to make a reservation. Receptionist : Just a moment. OK, for what date? Nancy : July 25th. Receptionist : How many nights will you be staying? Nancy : 2 nights. What's the room rate? Receptionist : 75 dollars a night plus tax. Would you like me to reserve a room for you? Nancy : Yes please. Receptionist : Your name? Nancy : Nancy Anderson. Receptionist : Miss Anderson, how will you be paying? Nancy : Visa. Receptionist : Card number please. Nancy : 4198 2289 3388 228. Receptionist : Expiration date? Nancy : 1/9/2012 Receptionist : OK, You're all set. We'll see you on the 25th.

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