LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
How would you describe the atmosphere in the photo?
How does the green plants around the bath make it better?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Yuki is explaining the bath etiquette and providing helpful information about using the hotel's spa facilities.
Ava
Yuki
Certainly! When using our spa pool or hot spring, please make sure to rinse off before you enter.
Ava
Thank you. Are there any specific manners I should follow while using the facilities?
Yuki
Yes, please keep your voice down and avoid loud talk. If you are with your family or child, make sure they do the same.
Ava
Can I use the bath with my husband in private?
Yuki
By all means! We have private baths available for families or couples to use.
Ava
That’s great. Is the hot spring good for health?
Yuki
Yes, that's true! The minerals in the hot spring water are known to be beneficial for the skin and overall health.
Ava
Should I put my towel in a specific place?
Yuki
Yes, please put your towel on the rack before entering the bath.
Ava
Thank you. Anything else I should know?
Yuki
Just make sure to allow others to enjoy the bath peacefully and in private. If you need anything, feel free to ask.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What should you do before entering the spa pool or hot spring?
2. Are you allowed to talk loudly in the bath area?
3. Can the guest use the bath with their wife in private?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
Please make sure to rinse off before you enter. | Could you tell me about the bath etiquette? |
Keep your voice down and avoid loud talk. | Are there any specific manners I should follow? |
By all means! We have private baths available. | Can I use the bath with my husband in private? |
The hot spring water is beneficial for the skin and overall health. | Is the hot spring good for health? |
Please put your towel on the rack before entering the bath. | Should I put my towel in a specific place? |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Guest
Excuse me, could you tell me about the bath etiquette here?
Staff
Yes, .
Guest
Are there any specific rules I should follow?
Staff
.
Guest
Is there a place to put my towel?
Staff
.
Guest
Can I use the bath with my family in private?
Staff
.
Guest
Are there any health benefits of the hot spring water?
Staff
.
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
The guest is inquiring about bath etiquette at the hotel’s hot spring.
Instruction:
Find a partner. One student plays the guest, and the other plays the receptionist. Use words or expressions like "manners," "rinse," "enter," "spa pool," "make sure," "in private," "family," "good for," "health" "skin."
| AS A RECEPTIONIST | AS A GUEST |
|---|---|
Greet the guest and explain the importance of rinsing off. | Ask about bath etiquette. |
Inform to keep noise levels down. | Ask about specific manners. |
Explain the benefits of hot spring. | Ask about the benefits of the hot spring. |
Provide information on private baths and towel placement. | Ask about the use of private baths. |
LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
- What benefits have you felt from using a hot spring or spa?
- How do you make sure you follow the rules in shared baths?
- Have you ever seen someone not follow bath rules? What did you do?
- What differences have you noticed in bath rules in different countries?
Excuse me, could you tell me about the bath etiquette here?