Pratique du Shadowing: Hotel Reservation - Check-in & out | English Conversation for Real Life - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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Hotel Reservations Hey, we will have a whole week off next week, right?
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Let's go somewhere.
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Hey, that's a great idea.
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I want to travel too.
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We should go somewhere far away and stay for a night there.
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Definitely.
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How many years since we last traveled together?
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I can't remember anymore.
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Anyways, do you have any ideas where we should go?
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As it's quite hot now, I am thinking about going to the beach.
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What do you think?
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That sounds nice.
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I like beaches too.
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Oh, I know a place.
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There's a beach that is an hour's drive from here called Sunnyside Beach.
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We can go there.
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An hour drive?
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That's great!
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Then we can go by ourselves in my car.
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Let's go with that.
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Sunnyside Beach, right?
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Yeah.
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Should we go on Wednesday?
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Because it's the middle of the week, so there will be fewer people at the beach.
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I think so, too.
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We will go on Wednesday and go home on Thursday afternoon?
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Yeah.
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Now we have to look for a hotel.
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Let me search on my phone.
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Let me see, too.
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Here, this one.
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What do you think?
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Wildflower Hotel.
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It is around 500 meters away from the beach, so it's really convenient.
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There's no breakfast offered though.
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How much is it a night?
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$15 per night for a twin room with a balcony.
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I see.
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It looks pretty cute too.
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What about this one?
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This one?
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Sunny hotel?
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Yeah.
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It's a bit further from the beach, almost a kilometer away.
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The price is $13 for a twin room.
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There is breakfast included though.
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Oh, not a bad price at all.
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And it's not that far away.
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We can still walk from the hotel to the beach.
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I like this one, what do you think?
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Yeah, I think this one is nice too.
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Should we go with this one?
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Yeah, sure, let me call them.
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Hello, is this Sunny Hotel?
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Thank you for calling Sunny Hotel.
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Sam speaking.
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I would like to book a twin room for next week, please.
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Yes, can you specify which day you want to book the room?
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Next week's Wednesday night, please.
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Do you want to stay for only a night?
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Yes, that's right.
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Okay, so there are two twin rooms available next Wednesday night.
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Do you prefer a room with a window or with a balcony?
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The price is the same.
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We would like the room with the balcony, please.
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I understand.
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So, a twin room with a balcony, right?
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For next Wednesday night, it will be $13, like on our website.
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There will be breakfast served for free as well.
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Do you have any requirements or extra service?
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No, we are all good.
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Perfect.
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Can I get your name and phone number?
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I'm Jane.
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My phone number is 053-356-1234.
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Thank you very much.
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Your booking is in our system now.
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Payment will be done when you check out and you don't have to deposit any money.
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I see, thank you.
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Can I ask when we check in and get our room?
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You can check in anytime.
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It's best to call us 30 minutes beforehand.
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I understand.
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Oh, do you have a car parking lot?
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Yes, we do.
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We provide a free parking lot for our customers.
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Great, thank you so much.
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Thank you for choosing to stay at Sunny Hotel.
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See you next Wednesday, Miss Jane.
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Hello, this is Jane.
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I'm here to get my room.
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Good morning, Miss Jane.
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A twin room with balcony, right?
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Yes, it is.
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Okay, here is your key.
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Did you have any trouble finding us?
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No, not at all.
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The hotel is really easy to find.
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Thank you.
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Great, and here are the breakfast coupons.
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Please bring this with you tomorrow morning when you want to have breakfast at our restaurant.
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It's on the fifth floor.
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I see, thank you.
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For room amenities, please use it freely.
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However, for the beverages and the fridge, we will charge them and you will pay during checking out along with your room's fee.
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Laundry is charged as well.
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If you want your laundry done by us, please call the room service.
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If you need anything or have any problems, you can either call the room service or go to the reception desk.
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I understand.
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Sorry, when can I check out tomorrow?
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Please check out before 4pm.
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Okay, thank you very much.
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You are welcome.
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Enjoy your stay at Sunny Hotel.
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Hello, Miss Jane.
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Are you ready to check out?
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Yes, please.
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Great.
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Did you enjoy your stay?
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Was there any problems?
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No, not at all!
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Everything was super pleasant.
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The beds were comfortable and the balcony had a better view than we had expected.
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There was one minor problem though.
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What was it again, Mary?
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Oh, right.
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When I was showering yesterday, the hot water was suddenly cut off for a few minutes.
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Huh?
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But it came back right after that, so I decided not to call the room service.
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Not a big problem anyways.
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I'm really sorry for the inconvenience.
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Our hot water system sometimes has that kind of trouble.
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I'm glad that it did not cause any problems.
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How was the breakfast?
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It was lovely.
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We especially enjoyed the coffee.
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I'm glad to hear that.
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Do you want to make your payment now?
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Yes, please.
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It will be $15, $13 plus $2 as you used a can of beer from the fridge.
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We see.
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Here are our $15.
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Thank you very much.
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Sunny Hotel hopes to welcome you again soon.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
This video presents an authentic conversation about planning a hotel stay, making it a fantastic opportunity for English learners to practice speaking. Engaging with real-life scenarios, such as hotel reservations, helps you build practical language skills. By mimicking the dialogue, you can enhance your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations. The context of travel also provides a motivational backdrop, allowing you to envision yourself in a lively conversation, which is key for IELTS speaking practice and developing fluency.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the conversation, several key grammatical structures and expressions can be identified:
- Questions for Suggestions: Phrases like “What do you think?” and “Should we go on Wednesday?” are important for soliciting opinions and making collaborative decisions. These structures can be useful in any discussion where consensus is needed.
- Comparative Structures: The phrase “It is around 500 meters away from the beach, so it's really convenient” uses comparative language effectively. Practice framing your sentences with comparatives to make your speech more descriptive.
- Descriptive Language: Describing the hotel and its features like “there's no breakfast offered” or “it looks pretty cute” enriches spoken English. Use adjectives and adverbs to create vivid descriptions in your own conversations.
- Future Plans: Sentences like “We will go on Wednesday and go home on Thursday afternoon” demonstrate how to express future intentions clearly. This is particularly useful when planning outings or events.
Common Pronunciation Traps
While practicing with this video, pay attention to the following pronunciation traps that can be tricky:
- “Sunnyside Beach”: The combination of the “sun” and “side” can be difficult for some learners; make sure to emphasize both syllables for clarity.
- “Wildflower Hotel”: The flow of consonants in “wildflower” often leads to mispronunciation. Break it down into “wild” and “flower” when practicing.
- “Convenient”: This word sometimes gets pronounced incorrectly due to its length and syllable stress. Focus on the second syllable to ensure correct pronunciation: con-VEN-ient.
Using the shadowing technique can greatly assist in overcoming these hurdles. By repeating the dialogue after the speakers, you can refine your pronunciation and rhythm. This shadow speech practice will enhance your confidence in speaking and is crucial for developing conversational fluency.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.