Lesson 19: Unit 37 SOMEWHERE TO STAY

Lesson 19: Unit 37  SOMEWHERE TO STAY

David: Today somewhere to stay.

Natalie: Accommodation.

Kevin: Accommodation for people who are traveling.

David: Natalie. Where do you like staying when you’re travelling?

Natalie: I like bed and breakfast places.

Kevin: Bed and breakfast places? What are they?

Natalie: they’re small hotels or even people’s houses where you often stay for just one night and have a bed and breakfast.

David: Where do you like staying, Kevin?

Kevin: If I can, I stay in a youth hostel.

David: Why?

Kevin: It’s a place where you can meet people and it’s a place that doesn’t cost much.

Why do you like staying in a youth hostel?

It’s a place where you can meet people.

It’s a place that doesn’t cost much.

Natalie: Where do you like staying when you’re traveling?

1.    When I’m travelling the accommodation I prefer is mainly bed and breakfast accommodation. I prefer that to hotels because I find hotels too formal. Bed an breakfast accommodation is more homely.

2.    I like places that are small and have a warm family atmosphere.

3.    I like to stay at places that are big and fancy.

4.    I like staying in suites and I’m the embassy suites is an American phenomenon but it’s where you get a nice room and a nice bedroom suite and a small kitchenette.

5.    Before I was married and had children I went camping a lot, but now if we go travelling will stay in a hotel.

HOSTELS

Owner: Yes?

Traveller: Do you have a room for the night?

Owner: Yes. Come in… Here’s your room.

Traveller: Where’s the bed?

Owner: Bed? Bed? What’s a bed?

Traveller: It’s… It’s a thing that you sleep on.

 Owner: You can sleep there.

Traveller: Is there a bathroom?

Owner: A bathroom? What’s a bathroom?

Travelling: It’s a place where you can wash your hands and face.

Owner: You can wash your hands and face there. Well, good night, then.

Traveller: Good night.

Owner: If there’s anything you need at all?

Traveller: Yes?

Owner: Don’t ask me.

Natalie: You used to work in a hotel, didn’t you?

Kevin: Yes, when I was a student.

Natalie: What did you do?

Kevin: I was a bell-boy.

Natalie: A bell-boy?

Kevin: Yes.

Natalie: I used to work in a hotel as well.

Kevin: Really? Were you a bellboy?

Natalie: No. I worked as a receptionist.

A bell-boy is someone who carries your suitcases.

The receptionist is the person who gives you your key.

David: James Brady is in Manchester  on business. He’s staying in a hotel.

Receptionist: Good afternoon, sir. Fot two night

James: Good afternoon.

Receptionist: Terrible weather.

James: Yes.

Receptionist: Excuse me, but what happened to you?

James: A car went past and splashed me. My name is that Brady by the way James Brady. I have a reservation.

Receptionist: Oh yes, Mr. Brady. You’re the person who asked about a conference room.

James: That’s right.

Receptionist: Well, our small meetings room is free tomorrow.

James: Well, excellent. That’s just what I wanted.

Receptionist: Good. And you’re staying for two night.

James: Yes.

Receptionist: Bed and breakfast only.

James: That’s right.

Receptionist: Would you mind filling in this form, please?

James: No, not at all.

Receptionist: You can have your shirt washed here in the hotel if you like.

James: Can I have my suit cleaned as well?

Receptionist: That should be no problem. I’ll give you a call in your room.

James: Great. Thanks.

Would you mind filling in this form?	No, not at all.
You can have your shirt washed here in the hotel.	Can I have my suit cleaned?	Can I have it cleaned?

David: Now James is in his hotel room. He wants to have his shirt washed. He wants to have his suit cleaned and he’s hungry.

James: Hello, James Brady.

Receptionist: Reception here, Mr. Brady. It’s OK, you can have your suit cleaned. It’ll be ready tomorrow morning. Can you give it to the maid on your floor?

James: Yes, of course. That’s marvellous. Thank you very much. Oh… Can I have something to eat?

Receptionist: yes, certainly. I’ll put you through to room service.

Voice: Room Service. Can I help you?

James: Yes. Can I have a beef sandwich, please? And an orange juice.

Voice: Of course. It’ll be  about ten minutes.

James: Thank you.

Waiter: Your food, sir.

James: Thank you.

Waiter: Er… Would you mind signing the bill, please?

James: Sorry! Bi, of course not. Oh… sorry.

Waiter: Thank you, sir.

Natalie: New Mexico looks beautiful.

David: Fascinating.

Kevin: Yes, it’s.

David: Well, that’s all for today. It’s good bye from me, from the man who used to be a bell-boy, and the woman who used to be a receptionist. Good bye.

Kevin: And have a nice day.