Speak English At The Hotel!🏨 Hotel vocabulary + expressions

Summary

In 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

• 😀 Maddie from POC English teaches how to speak English while traveling and staying at hotels.
• 🏨 The term 'vacation' refers to a period of free time when one can travel or relax.
• 🗣️ 'Go on a vacation' is the correct phrase to use when talking about taking time off for leisure.
• 🏨 'Accommodation' is a general term for any place where you can stay or live while traveling.
• 🏨 Different types of accommodations include hotels, hostels, B&Bs, motels, and resorts.
• 💬 When booking a room, it's important to consider the type of room and facilities such as pool access or gym.
• 📞 The process of securing a room at a hotel is called 'making a reservation'.
• 🔑 'Check-in' is the term used when you arrive at the hotel and 'check-out' is when you leave.
• ⚙️ If there are issues with the room, such as the air conditioning, it's important to report the problem to hotel staff.
• 💳 '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

00:00

🌍 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.

05:02

📞 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.

10:03

📱 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.

Keywords

💡Traveling

Traveling refers to the act of moving from one place to another, often for leisure or business purposes. In the context of the video, traveling is the central theme as it discusses various aspects of traveling and staying at hotels while using English as a communication tool. An example from the script is 'we're going to talk about traveling and speaking English at the hotel'.

💡Vacation

A vacation is a period of time spent relaxing or enjoying leisure activities, often away from home or in a different environment. The video uses the term 'vacation' to introduce the concept of taking time off and the related English phrases, such as 'we're going on a two-week vacation to Barcelona'.

💡Accommodation

Accommodation refers to a place where a person can stay during their travels or temporary stay. The script discusses different types of accommodations, emphasizing the importance of finding good accommodation while traveling. It is used in the dialogue 'finding good accommodation is very important'.

💡Hotel

A hotel is a type of accommodation that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The video script mentions hotels as a common choice for travelers and discusses the process of booking a room, as in 'you want to stay in an accommodation. A hotel is where you usually stay when you travel'.

💡Hostel

A hostel is a budget accommodation option often featuring shared rooms and facilities. The script contrasts hostels with hotels, highlighting the cost-saving aspect of hostels but also the shared nature of the rooms and bathrooms, as in 'a hostel is a budget friendly accommodation'.

💡B&B

B&B stands for 'bed and breakfast,' a type of accommodation that typically includes an overnight stay and a breakfast meal. The video script describes B&Bs as an alternative to hotels, often offering a more personal experience, as in 'you can stay in a B&B'.

💡Motel

A motel is a type of hotel designed for motorists, typically having direct access to individual rooms from the parking area. The script differentiates motels from other types of accommodations by emphasizing the convenience of parking, as in 'a motel is basically a hotel where you can park your car right next to your place'.

💡Resort

A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, often having facilities for various activities. The video script includes resorts in the discussion of different accommodation types, emphasizing the amenities and recreational activities available, as in 'these areas are called resorts'.

💡Reservation

A reservation is a booking made in advance for accommodation, transportation, or services. The script uses 'reservation' in the context of booking a room at a hotel, as in 'I'd like to book a room at your hotel' and 'have you made a reservation yet?'.

💡Check-in

Check-in is the process of registering as a guest at a hotel or other types of accommodation upon arrival. The video script describes the check-in process, where the guest presents their documents and receives a room key, as in 'I have a reservation under the name Maddie and I'd like to check in'.

💡Check-out

Check-out is the process of leaving an accommodation and settling the bill. The script mentions check-out as the final step in the hotel stay, as in 'I'm in room 204 and I'd like to 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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