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Immediatamente sotto troverete il vocabolario che vi può servire per parlare con i vostri Club Partners (altri alunni di MPEC con i quali sarai messo in coppia per le conversazioni guidate)

Se avete voglia e tempo – seguite il consiglio numero 1 dell’immagine a sinistra e fate un review di tutti i ‘language bits’ che pensiamo vi possono essere utili. Siamo i Vostri Coach e vi conosciamo bene! Sappiamo che usare Idioms & Phrasal Verbs può essere una vera sfida, dunque sono spesso proprio questi gli elementi di linguaggio che vi proporremo 🙃

Dopo la preparazione (trovate sia il vocabolario che le domande delle conversazioni che vi proporremo oggi su questa pagina), vi invitiamo a participare nella sessione di Club. Avete ricevuto una mail con il ZOOM link per la sessione:

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Se volete fare più pratica dopo la sessione del Club, potete tornare qui per fare l’attività di Follow Up (in fondo alla pagina). Siete Pronti? Iniziamo!

B1-B2 Keywords for Hotels & Bookings

• Reservation: A pre-arranged booking for a room at the hotel.
• Check-In: The process of arriving at the hotel and registering as a guest.
• Front Desk/Reception: The area where guests check in and out, and where hotel staff assist with inquiries.
• Confirmation Number: The unique code provided when you make a reservation.
• Identification: Documents, such as a passport or driver’s license, used to verify your identity during check-in.
• Room Key/Card: The device that grants access to your room.
• Bellboy/Porter: A hotel staff member who assists with luggage.
• Lobby: The hotel’s main entrance and waiting area for guests.
• Amenities: Facilities and services provided by the hotel, like Wi-Fi, gym, pool, etc.
• Concierge: A hotel employee who assists guests with information and arrangements.

Discussing Room Preferences

1. “I have a reservation under (your name).”
2. “I’m here to check in.”
3. “Could you please provide me with the confirmation number?”
4. “Here is my identification.”
5. “Do you have a room available for (number of nights)?”
6. “Could I have a room with (specific feature)?”
7. “I prefer a (single/double) bed.”
8. “Is it possible to have a room on a higher/lower floor?”
9. “Could I get a room with a view?”
10. “Is breakfast included in my booking?”
11. “Are there any amenities or facilities in the hotel?”
12. “What time is check-out?” (check out = leaving the room)
13. “Can I have an extra key/card for my room?”
14. “Is there a safe in the room?”
15. “Is the Wi-Fi included?”

The UK

1. Single Bed 👤: This is a small bed designed for one person. It’s commonly known as a “single” bed in the UK.
2. Double Bed 👥: In the UK, a “double” bed refers to a larger bed designed for two people.
3. King Bed 🤴👸: A “king” bed in the UK is a wider and more spacious bed compared to a double bed.
4. Super King Bed 🌟👑: This is an even larger bed than a king bed, providing extra space for comfort.

The US

1. Twin Bed 👤: Similar to the UK’s single bed, a “twin” bed in the US is designed for one person.
2. Full Bed 👥: In the US, a “full” bed is larger than a twin bed but smaller than a queen bed.
3. Queen Bed 👫: A “queen” bed in the US is a popular choice for couples, offering more space than a full bed.
4. King Bed 🤴👸: The US also uses the term “king” bed for the largest standard bed size.
5. California King Bed 🌴🤴👸: This is a variation of the king bed, longer but slightly narrower.

• Check in: To arrive at the hotel and complete the necessary procedures to become a guest.
  • “We’ll check in at the reception as soon as we arrive.”
• Fill out: To complete a form with necessary information, often during check-in.
  • “Please fill out this form with your personal details.”
• Settle in: To get comfortable in your hotel room.
  • “After unpacking, I like to settle in and relax.”
• Look over: To examine or review something, such as hotel room options.
  • “Let’s look over the available room choices before deciding.”
• Call down: To request something from the front desk, usually by phone.
  • “I’ll call down and ask for more towels.”

• Turn in: To go to bed or retire for the night.
  • “I’m exhausted; I think I’ll turn in early tonight.”
• Check out: To leave the hotel after settling the bill.
  • “We need to check out by 11 AM tomorrow.”
• Move in: To start staying in a new place, like a hotel room.
  • “After we check in, we can move into our room.”
• Hang up: To place a phone back on its receiver after making a call.
  • “Once I’ve called the front desk, I’ll hang up.”
• Run out of: To have no more of something, like available rooms.
  • “Unfortunately, we’ve run out of rooms with a city view.”

Round 1 – Let’s Warm Up

1. Have you ever stayed in a hotel with a bed size that surprised you? Why? What is the IDEAL bed size?
2. Tell your partner about your most memorable hotel stay. Where was it? What made it so memorable? What were 2 things you LOVED about the hotel? What 2 things would you have liked to change?

Round 3: The Final One – We Role Play!

In pairs, take turns participating in a role play. First, one of you will be a tourist calling a hotel to

enquire about a hotel offer you found online (PDF A). The other student will provide information and answer all the questions. Then, please, switch roles and use the other pdf for the 2nd round.