LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
What do you think the guest is asking the receptionist about in the picture?
Do you think the receptionist helped the guest?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Yumi is assisting the guest with recommendations and directions.
Harry
Yumi
Of course, I recommend visiting the castle nearby. It’s not so far from here.
Harry
That sounds great. How much does it cost to visit the castle?
Yumi
The entrance fee is $10 for adults and $5 for children. If you are an executive guest, you get a discount.
Harry
Thank you. How can I get to the castle? Is it possible to go on foot?
Yumi
It’s a bit hard to reach on foot, especially if you are not used to walking long distances. I suggest you take a taxi.
Harry
Where can I find a taxi stand?
Yumi
There is a taxi stand right outside the hotel. It will take about 15 minutes to get to the castle by taxi.
Harry
Perfect. I will decide and let you know if I need any more help.
Yumi
Please do. If you need daily recommendations or have any questions, feel free to ask. Have a great day!
Harry
Thank you so much for your help.
Yumi
My pleasure. Enjoy your day!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What place does the receptionist recommend visiting?
2. How can Harry get to the castle?
3. Where is the taxi stand located?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
I recommend visiting... | Could you help me decide on a nice place to visit? |
The entrance fee is... If you are an executive guest, you get a discount. | How much does it cost to visit...? |
It’s a bit hard to reach on foot... I suggest you take a taxi. | Is it possible to go on foot? |
There is a taxi stand right outside the hotel. | Where can I find a taxi stand? |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Guest
Excuse me, could you help me decide on a nice place to visit in the surrounding area?
Staff
Of course, . It's not so far from here.
Guest
That sounds great. How much does it cost to visit the botanical gardens?
Staff
. If you are an executive guest, you get a discount.
Guest
Thank you. How can I get to the gardens? Is it possible to go on foot?
Staff
.
Guest
Where can I find a taxi stand?
Staff
There is a taxi stand right outside the hotel. .
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
The guest needs to ask the receptionist for recommendations on places to visit and directions on how to get there.
Instruction:
Find a partner. One student plays the guest, and the other plays the receptionist. Use words or expressions like "recommend," "not so," "on foot," "take a taxi," "cost," "surrounding area."
| AS A RECEPTIONIST | AS A GUEST |
|---|---|
Provide a recommendation. | Ask the receptionist for a recommendation on a place to visit. |
Inform the guest about the cost. | Inquire about the cost. |
Explain how to reach the place. | Inquire about how to get there. |
LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
- What are some of your favorite places to visit when you travel?
- How do you usually plan your itinerary when visiting a new city?
- What is the most memorable place you have visited and why?
- How important is it for you to get local recommendations when traveling?
Excuse me, could you help me decide on a nice place to visit in the surrounding area?