LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Have you ever stayed in a capsule hotel? What was your experience like, and would you recommend it to others?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
In a bustling city street in Japan, a tourist, Andy, looks around with a puzzled expression. A local man, Yuji, notices and approaches her.
Yuji
Andy
Hi! Yes, please. We're looking for accommodations.
Yuji
Sure, I can help with that. What's your budget?
Andy
We want somewhere cheap. Do you have any recommendations?
Yuji
I recommend a capsule hotel. It's affordable and quite unique.
Andy
Oh, I've heard about those. What are they like?
Yuji
They are small, private pods with all the basic amenities you need. It's a great experience, especially if you're on a budget.
Andy
That sounds interesting. Could you guide us there?
Yuji
Absolutely! I'm actually heading in that direction. Follow me.
[The next day, Jessica runs into Yuji again near a Yuji café.]
Yuji
Hi! Did you sleep well?
Andy
Well, not really.
Yuji
Was there any problem with your room?
Andy
Yes. it's not a big one, though, just the futon. It's a bit too hard for me and my first time sleeping on one. I'm not used to it.
Yuji
I understand.
Andy
That would be a great help. Thank you!
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What type of accommodations did Yuji recommend?
2. How did Andy describe her experience at the capsule hotel?
3. What did Yuji offer to do to help Andy?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
Can I help you with anything? | We're looking for accommodations. |
What's your budget? | We want somewhere cheap. |
I recommend a capsule hotel. | What are they like? |
Did you sleep well? | Well, not really. |
Was there any problem? | The futon is a bit too hard for me. |
I'll speak to the staff. | That would be a great help. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Local
Can I
Tourist
Thanks. We're looking for accomodations.
Local
What's your budget?
Tourist
Well, we want
Local
Then, I recommend
Tourist
A capsule hotel? What are they like?
Local
Tourist
No, not really. I kept tossing and turning.
Local
Was there a problem?
Tourist
Yes. It's not . The futon
Local
Oh, that's too bad. I'll speak to the staff.
Tourist
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A tourist is looking for a cheap hotel, and the local recommends a capsule hotel. The local offers to guide her there since he is also on the way. The next day, the local checks on her, and she mentions difficulty sleeping on a futon. The local then offers to help her talk to the staff.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the tourist, and the other will be the local. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.| AS A VISITOR | AS A LOCAL RESIDENT |
|---|---|
Greet the local. | Greet the tourist and offer to help find a place to stay. |
Explain that you are looking for a cheap place to stay. | Recommend the capsule hotel as an affordable option. |
Accept the recommendation of the capsule hotel and the offer to guide you there. | Offer to guide the tourist to the capsule hotel. |
Explain the next day that you had difficulty sleeping on the futon. | Check on the tourist the next day and ask about her stay. |
Accept the offer for help in talking to the staff. | Offer to help the tourist talk to the staff about her sleeping issue. |
Hi there! You look a bit lost. Can I help you with anything?