Speak English At The Hotel!π¨ Hotel vocabulary + expressions
Summary
TLDRIn this POC English lesson, Maddie teaches essential phrases for traveling and communicating in English at hotels. The video covers vocabulary for different types of accommodations, including hotels, hostels, B&Bs, and resorts. It guides viewers through the process of making a reservation, checking in, reporting issues, and checking out. Engaging dialogues illustrate real-life scenarios, and Maddie offers a free Ultimate English book for subscribers, summarizing lessons from her YouTube channel.
Takeaways
- π Maddie from POC English teaches how to speak English while traveling and staying at hotels.
- π¨ The term 'vacation' refers to a period of free time when one can travel or relax.
- π£οΈ 'Go on a vacation' is the correct phrase to use when talking about taking time off for leisure.
- π¨ 'Accommodation' is a general term for any place where you can stay or live while traveling.
- π¨ Different types of accommodations include hotels, hostels, B&Bs, motels, and resorts.
- π¬ When booking a room, it's important to consider the type of room and facilities such as pool access or gym.
- π The process of securing a room at a hotel is called 'making a reservation'.
- π 'Check-in' is the term used when you arrive at the hotel and 'check-out' is when you leave.
- βοΈ If there are issues with the room, such as the air conditioning, it's important to report the problem to hotel staff.
- π³ 'Check-out' involves settling the bill and potentially arranging services like a taxi upon departure.
Q & A
What is the first word introduced in the lesson and what does it mean?
-The first word introduced in the lesson is 'vacation,' which refers to a period of time when one does not have to go to school or work and has free time to travel or stay at home.
What is the correct verb to use when talking about taking time off for leisure?
-The correct verb to use when referring to taking time off for leisure is 'go on a vacation.'
What are the different types of accommodations discussed in the script?
-The script discusses various types of accommodations including hotels, hostels, B&Bs (bed and breakfasts), motels, and resorts.
How does the script differentiate between a hostel and a hotel?
-A hostel is described as a budget-friendly accommodation option that may have shared rooms and shared bathrooms, making it cheaper than hotels. A hotel, on the other hand, usually offers private rooms and is often more expensive.
What is the difference between a B&B and a hostel as explained in the script?
-A B&B (bed and breakfast) is similar to a hostel but typically includes breakfast in the price and may offer private rooms and bathrooms, while a hostel usually has shared rooms and shared bathrooms.
What is the primary purpose of a motel according to the script?
-A motel is primarily designed for travelers who want to park their car right next to their room, often consisting of individual units with parking spots in front.
What does the term 'check in' refer to in the context of the script?
-In the context of the script, 'check in' refers to the process of arriving at a hotel, presenting identification, receiving a room key, and being directed to one's room.
How does one express that they have a reservation at a hotel as per the script?
-To express that one has a reservation at a hotel, one should say 'I have a reservation under the name [your name].'
What is the term used when leaving a hotel after your stay?
-The term used when leaving a hotel after your stay is 'check out.'
What is the importance of making a reservation before traveling as highlighted in the script?
-Making a reservation before traveling is important because it ensures that you have a place to stay and can sometimes result in cheaper rates, especially if the booking is made in advance.
How does the script suggest handling issues with your room during your stay?
-The script suggests reporting any room issues to the front desk, where they will apologize for the inconvenience and arrange for a solution, such as sending someone to fix the issue or providing additional amenities like a fan.
Outlines
π Traveling and Hotel English
The paragraph introduces the topic of traveling and the importance of knowing English when staying at hotels. It begins with a vocabulary lesson on the word 'vacation' and its usage through examples. The script continues with a dialogue discussing different types of accommodations like hotels, hostels, B&Bs, and motels, highlighting their features and suitability for travelers. The focus is on the necessity of finding good accommodation and the language used to describe and book them.
π Booking a Room and Checking In
This section demonstrates how to book a hotel room over the phone, including the types of rooms and facilities one might inquire about, such as a pool or gym access. It explains the inclusion of complimentary breakfast and the process of checking in at a hotel. The dialogues provide practical examples of how to communicate with hotel staff, present necessary documents, receive room keys, and ask for additional information like Wi-Fi passwords and breakfast times.
π± Dealing with Room Issues and Checking Out
The final paragraph covers how to report problems with a hotel room, such as a non-functioning air conditioning unit, and how the hotel staff responds to such issues. It also outlines the process of checking out, which includes settling the bill and arranging additional services like a taxi. The script emphasizes the importance of clear communication with hotel staff to ensure a comfortable and satisfactory stay.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Traveling
π‘Vacation
π‘Accommodation
π‘Hotel
π‘Hostel
π‘B&B
π‘Motel
π‘Resort
π‘Reservation
π‘Check-in
π‘Check-out
Highlights
Introduction to the concept of 'vacation' and its usage in a sentence.
Explanation of the verb 'go on a vacation' and its application in different contexts.
Dialogue illustrating a conversation about vacation plans, including preferences for accommodations.
Discussion on the importance of finding good accommodation and the variety of options available.
Definition and explanation of the term 'hotel' as a type of accommodation.
Introduction to 'hostel' as a budget-friendly accommodation option with shared facilities.
Description of 'B&B' or 'bed and breakfast' as an alternative to hotels, including what's included.
Explanation of 'motel' as a type of accommodation with parking convenience.
Introduction to 'resorts' as comprehensive facilities for relaxation and recreation.
Usage of the verb 'stay' in relation to different types of accommodations.
Process of booking a room at a hotel, including the conversation and necessary details.
Explanation of the term 'check in' and the procedure at the hotel front desk.
Guidance on how to report a problem with the room during a hotel stay.
Process of checking out from a hotel, including settling the bill and additional services.
Offer of a free 'Ultimate English Book' containing summaries of all YouTube lessons for subscribers.
Encouragement for viewers to like, subscribe, and engage with the content for further learning.
Transcripts
do you like traveling if so let's learn
how to speak English at the
hotel hello my name is Maddie from POC
English and in this lesson we're going
to talk about traveling and speaking
English at the hotel first of all let's
start with a word now I will tell you
the meaning of this word and I want you
to guess what the word is ready let's go
what do we call a time when you don't
have to to school or to work and you
have free time and you can do whatever
you want traveling or staying at home
hm what a vacation that's right look at
this example we're going on a two we
vacation to
Barcelona we're going on a twoe vacation
to Barcelona what's the verb
here go on go on a vacation remember for
that go on a vacation I'm going on a
vacation to Japan are you going on a
vacation this summer no we want to go on
a vacation but before we do that let's
look at the dialogue hey are you going
on a vacation this summer I'm not sure
yet I might go to Barcelona for a few
days Barcelona is so crowded in summer
it'll be hard to find a good hotel I was
thinking about a B&B or a hostel uh I
don't like hostels
I like staying in a five-star hotel near
the beach yeah I'd do the same if I had
a rich dad like you excuse me I mean
that's a great idea uh have you made a
reservation yet oh not yet but I should
it'll be cheaper if I book a room in
advance interesting dialogue right now
when you want to travel somewhere what
is the first thing you need to think
about well getting there of course but
when you get there where do you want to
stay you want to stay in an
accommodation
accommodation accommodation is any place
where you can stay or live when
traveling finding good accommodation is
very important right now we have many
different kinds of accommodation but the
most common one is a hotel a hotel is
where you usually stay when you travel
but sometimes hotels can be expensive so
what other options do we have you can
stay in a hostel a hostel a hostel is a
budget friendly accommodation you may
not pay as much for a hostel as you may
pay for a hotel but a hostel may have
shared rooms that means you may have to
share a room with another person or if
the room is not shared usually the
bathroom is shared so you don't get your
own private bathroom and that's why a
hostel is cheaper right but what other
options do we have you can stay in a BNB
a BNB bed and breakfast a BNB is very
similar to a hostel usually in a BNB you
spend a night and the next morning you
have breakfast so they serve breakfast
for you breakfast is included in a B&B
and yes sometimes they are cheaper than
hotels and yes you may get your own
private room and private bathroom the
next alternative is a motel now what's
the difference between a Motel a B&B a
hotel what's a motel a motel is
basically a hotel where you can park
your car right next to your place so it
is not like a huge building no it's an
area of houses with parking spots where
you can park your car in front of your
house and then walk in that's a motel
now sometimes you may travel somewhere
in an area with a lot of facilities
there are rooms to stay there are
swimming pools there are Spas gym lots
of recreational activities a tennis
court now these areas are called
Resorts Resorts usually places for
relaxation and everything is close by
now what is the verb we use with
accommodation Stay Stay look at this
sentence we're
staying a hotel near the beach huh at or
in
hm look at this one we're staying the
Hilton
Hotel at the Hilton hotel in the Hilton
hotel which one if you are speaking in
general that means you are not
specifying the name of the accommodation
use in stay in a hotel stay in a motel
stay in a hostel but if you are
specifying the name of the place or some
details about the place go with at stay
at stay at Hilton hotel stay at motel
Rio all right now that we know what type
of accommodation we have or we want to
have what's the next step hm we need to
make a call and book a room or make a
reservation book a room make a
reservation we have to do this right now
I want to call a hotel and then we're
going to listen to a conversation and
see how I'm going to book a room
ready all right let's
go uh hello I'd like to book a room at
your hotel please good afternoon of
course what type of room are you looking
for I'm interested in a double room for
two people great would you like a room
with specific facilities like pool or
gym access yes a room with access to the
pool would be wonderful does the room
come with uh breakfast included all our
double rooms have pool access and yes
they come with complimentary breakfast
that sounds perfect could you also let
me know if there is Wi-Fi available
absolutely we offer free Wi-Fi in all
our rooms and public areas fantastic I'd
like to book the room for this weekend
please certainly uh may I have your name
and contact information to reserve the
room yes my name is mie and my contact
number is 333 44455 five thank you
Maddie uh we look forward to welcoming
you this weekend great thanks now I have
a few questions why did I make this
phone call I wanted to book a room or
make a reservation now what kind of room
did I book hm single or double a double
room for two people we talked about
facilities what two facilities did we
talk about
swimming pool and gym was breakfast
included yes they had complimentary
breakfast what is compliment breakfast
that means breakfast is included in the
price of accommodation so you don't have
to pay for breakfast it's complimentary
breakfast okay now that we have booked
the hotel what's the next thing to do we
have to pack our bags and travel right
now when we get to the hotel we should
present our documents take the keys and
go to our room this process is called to
check in check in to a hotel are you
ready to go to the hotel with me and
check in let's go good afternoon I have
a reservation under the name Maddie and
I'd like to check in good afternoon
Maddie let me pull up your
reservation ah here it is could I please
see your ID or credit card for
verification oh of course uh here they
are thank you um everything seems in
order you've booked a double room with
pool access is that correct yes that's
right great your room is ready for you
uh here's your room key you are in room
204 on the second floor the elevators
are just to your left thank you could
you also tell me what time breakfast is
served certainly breakfast is served
from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the
dining area on the ground flooor perfect
and could you please remind me of the
Wi-Fi password absolutely the Wi-Fi
password is hotel guest 123 oh great
thanks for your help you're welcome and
if you have any questions feel free to
contact the front desk anytime you want
enjoy your stay when you have booked a
room or in general when you have booked
something for example a table for two at
a very good restaurant when you get
there you should say
that I have a reservation under the name
and then state your name my name is
Maddie I booked and I reserved with my
name so when I get there I should say I
have a reservation for a room under the
name Maddie now when you state your name
what does the front desk clerk do they
pull up your reservation that means they
check the hotel system to find your
reservation and I wanted to know about
the time during which breakfast is
served so I asked this question when is
breakfast served and he replied
breakfast is served from 2 from 7 to 9:
from 8 to 10: now let's go to the next
step I take the keys I go to my room I
open the door and I enter the room at
which point I see huh there is something
wrong with my room what should I do
there was a problem and I should report
the problem let me show you
how it doesn't
work hello this is Maddie in room 204
I'm calling to report a problem with my
room good afternoon mdy I'm sorry to
hear that what seems to be the issue the
air conditioning isn't working and it's
quite warm in here I apologize for that
inconvenience we'll send someone to look
at it right away in the meantime would
you like a fan brought up to your room
yes please that would be helpful all
right I'll arrange for a fan to be sent
to your room immediately is there
anything else I can assist you with ah
no that's all for now thank you for your
quick response you're welcome and again
we apologize for the discomfort if you
have any other issues or need further
assistance please don't hesitate to call
us again certainly thanks after you
finished your stay
it is time to leave the Hotel this
process is called check out what was
entering the hotel called check in and
what is leaving the hotel called check
out now it is time to check out let's
look at this dialogue good morning I'm
in room 204 and I'd like to check out
please good morning I hope you've
enjoyed your stay let me pull up your
room
details yes thank you everything was
Pleasant great to hear uh just to
confirm did you use any of the paid
services like the hotel mini bar uh no I
didn't use any of those Services all
right your total comes to
$1,000 how would you like to settle the
bill I'll pay with my credit card uh
perfect uh please tap your card
here excellent and here's your receipt
oh thank you and could you please call a
taxi for me of course I'll arrange that
right now please please have a seat
thank you for your help it's our
pleasure we hope to see you again soon
and that's it guys in this lesson we
learned how to call and book a room or
make a reservation how to show up and
check in how to report a problem and how
to check out and we saw a lot of
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