English Learning Content: At the Hotel

Dialogue

Current Situation

When you travel, you often need a place to stay, and a hotel is a common choice. At a hotel, you will usually go to the “front desk” or “reception” to “check in.” You’ll give your name and confirm your “reservation.” The receptionist will then give you a “key card” or a key to your “room.” Rooms can be “single” (for one person) or “double” (for two people, often with a larger bed). Sometimes, there might be small problems, like a mistaken booking or an old elevator, which can make for a funny story!

Key Phrases

• Are you sure…?: Used to ask if someone is certain about something.
  Example: Are you sure this is the right address?
• How can I help you?: A polite way to offer assistance.
  Example: Welcome! How can I help you today?
• We have a reservation under [name].: To state that you have a booking under a specific name.
  Example: We have a reservation under Smith.
• Single room / Double room: Types of hotel rooms. A “single” room typically has one bed for one person. A “double” room usually has one larger bed for two people.
  Example: I need a single room for tonight. / Do you have any double rooms available?
• By mistake: Accidentally, without intending to.
  Example: I took the wrong umbrella by mistake.
• Let me check: Used when you need to look for information or confirm something.
  Example: Let me check the schedule for you.
• Here’s your key card.: Said when handing over the room access card.
  Example: Here’s your key card for room 305.
• Enjoy your stay!: A polite wish for someone to have a good time at the hotel.
  Example: Your room is ready. Enjoy your stay!
• Oops! My bad.: An informal and common way to say “I made a mistake” or “Sorry.”
  Example: Oops! My bad, I spilled my coffee.

Grammar Points

• The verb “to be” (Present Simple): Used to describe states, identities, or locations.
  • I am, You are, He/She/It is, We are, They are.
  • Example from dialogue: “It is small.” “We are two people!”
  • Your turn: The hotel ______ old. (Answer: is)
• Present Simple Tense: Used for habits, routines, facts, and general truths.
  • For most verbs, use the base form (e.g., “walk”). For he/she/it, add “-s” or “-es” (e.g., “walks”).
  • Example from dialogue: “It looks a bit small.” “Most hotels have showers.”
  • Your turn: Bob usually ______ funny things. (Answer: says)
• “There is” / “There are”: Used to say that something exists.
  • There is + singular noun (or uncountable noun).
  • There are + plural noun.
  • Example from dialogue: “Is there a shower?” (meaning “Does a shower exist?”) “We have one double room left.” (Similar to “There is one double room left.”)
  • Your turn: ______ a big bed in the room. (Answer: There is)
• Basic Adjectives: Words that describe nouns, telling us more about them (e.g., size, age, type).
  • Examples from dialogue: small hotel, single room, double bed, old elevator.
  • They usually come before the noun they describe (e.g., “a red car,” not “a car red”).
  • Your turn: The car is very ______. (Choose one: fast / slow / big)

Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using words from the list: reservation, mistake, key card, single, check.

1. I made a ______, I booked the wrong date.
2. We have a ______ under the name Alice Green.
3. The receptionist gave me my ______.
4. Do you have any ______ rooms, or only doubles?
5. Please let me ______ if the restaurant is open.

Exercise 2: True or False (Based on the dialogue)

1. Alice thinks the hotel looks big. (True/False)
2. Bob booked a double room first. (True/False)
3. The hotel’s name is ‘The Cozy Corner Inn’. (True/False)
4. The new room is on the 5th floor. (True/False)
5. The elevator is new and fast. (True/False)

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

1. Who booked the first room?
2. What kind of room did Bob book by mistake?
3. What does Alice say ‘single’ means?
4. What is the number of their new room?

Answers

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

1. I made a mistake, I booked the wrong date.
2. We have a reservation under the name Alice Green.
3. The receptionist gave me my key card.
4. Do you have any single rooms, or only doubles?
5. Please let me check if the restaurant is open.

Exercise 2: True or False

1. Alice thinks the hotel looks big. (False – she thinks it looks small)
2. Bob booked a double room first. (False – he booked a single room)
3. The hotel’s name is ‘The Cozy Corner Inn’. (True)
4. The new room is on the 5th floor. (False – it’s on the 10th floor)
5. The elevator is new and fast. (False – it’s ‘charming old’)

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

1. Bob booked the first room.
2. Bob booked a single room by mistake.
3. Alice says ‘single’ means one.
4. Their new room number is 1001.