Pratica di Shadowing: English Shadowing Challenge | Practice Speaking Real-Life Conversations - Impara a parlare inglese con i video
Creazione lezione...
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You know the word, it was right there.
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And then someone asked you a question and your mind went completely blank.
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You stood there feeling like the only person in the room who couldn't speak.
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That feeling is exactly why I made this challenge.
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Seven days, seven conversations, shadowing every day.
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Shadowing means you speak out loud at the same time as the characters speaking, matching their rhythm and their pace.
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You don't wait, you speak with them.
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That's how the words And today we're checking into a hotel, something I'll be doing really soon, in a couple of weeks.
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You have just arrived after a long journey and you go to the front desk.
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But there is a small problem waiting for you.
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Here are the words and phrases you need to know first.
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To check in.
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To check in at a hotel means to arrive, confirm your booking at the front desk and get your room key.
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Next, reservation.
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A reservation is a booking you made ahead of time.
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At a hotel, you will usually open with, I have a reservation under the name, followed by your name.
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versus queen bed.
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A king and a queen are both standard hotel bed sizes, but a king is larger Many hotels let you specify where you want when you book.
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Next, complimentary.
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Complimentary means free of charge.
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Offered as a courtesy.
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So, complimentary breakfast means it is included and you do not pay extra.
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Then, to charge something to the room.
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To charge something to the room means to add it to
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your hotel bill rather than paying for it separately at that moment.
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Next, incidentals.
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Incidentals are a deposit that hotels hold on your card when you arrive.
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To cover any potential extras like mini bar use or damages, it is released back to you when you check out if you have not used anything.
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Then, late checkout.
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Late checkout means staying in your room past the standard checkout time, which is usually noon.
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Some hotels offer it for free depending on availability.
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Others charge a small fee.
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Next, do not disturb.
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Do not disturb is a sign or a switch on your hotel room door
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that tells housekeeping and staff not to knock or enter.
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Then, to upgrade.
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To upgrade, a guess means to move them to a better room than the one they booked.
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Sometimes hotels do this for free as a goodwill gesture.
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And finally, amenities.
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Amenities are all the facilities and services a hotel provides.
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Things like a gym, a pool, a restaurant, or room service.
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One quick thing before the conversation, I have to mention this handbook again because
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so many of you got it after day two and you've been writing to me about it.
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It's the 300 plus English words and expressions handbook, and today's dialogue is a perfect example of why I keep recommending it.
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Hotels, travel, asking for things, dealing with small problems.
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The whole conversation runs on the kind of are still struggling with.
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The handbook has over 300 expressions like this, organized by situation, with example sentences, so you see exactly how to use each one.
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Travel and hotels has its own little section.
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Small talk has its own section.
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Asking for help, complaining politely, all of it.
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It's a download, so you get it in your email a few minutes after you buy,
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and you can shadow from it the same conversation.
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Good evening.
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Welcome to the Meridian.
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Checking in?
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Yes, hi.
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I have a reservation.
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The name is Jordan.
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Jamie Jordan.
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Jamie Jordan, Let me pull that up.
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one moment, Okay, I have got you here.
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A standard king room, two nights.
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Checking out Sunday morning.
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Is that right?
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That is correct, yes.
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So, I do need to mention something.
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The room you originally booked had a maintenance issue earlier today.
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a problem with the heating unit.
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I am really sorry about that.
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But what I have done is moved you to a room on the fourth floor.
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It is a superior room.
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slightly larger, same rate.
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so there is no extra charge at all.
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Oh.
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Well, that actually sounds fine.
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Does it have a king bed?
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I specifically requested one when I made the booking.
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It does.
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Yes.
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King Bed.
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City View.
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and it is on the quieter side of the building, away from the street.
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so in some ways it is actually an upgrade.
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Okay.
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That sounds good.
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I will not complain.
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Is breakfast included with my rate or is that separate?
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Breakfast is not included in the standard rate, unfortunately.
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However, We do have a complimentary coffee and pastry station in the lobby every morning, from 6 until 10.
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And our restaurant does a full breakfast.
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which you can either pay for directly, or charge to the room.
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I will probably just grab something from the lobby.
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That is fine.
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What about the gym?
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is that available to guests yes the gym is complimentary for all guests
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It is on the second floor and it is open 24 hours, The pool is also available.
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though that closes at 10 in the evening.
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Good to know.
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And the mini bar in the room?
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How does that work?
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Everything in the mini bar is charged to your room automatically.
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when it is removed from the fridge.
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You will see it itemized on your bill at checkout.
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On that note, I DO NEED TO TAKE A CARD FOR INCIDENTALS.
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It is a hold of $50 that is released in full When you check out assuming no extras.
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Sure, of course.
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Here's my card.
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Thank you.
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Just give me a moment.
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Perfect.
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That has gone through.
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Here are your two key cards.
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The lifts are just to your right, fourth floor, Room 412.
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The key cards also get you into the gym and the pool.
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Great.
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One thing I wanted to ask, is there any chance of a late checkout on Sunday?
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My flight is not until quite late in the evening.
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I cannot confirm it right now.
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But if you call down to reception on Sunday morning, we can check what the availability looks like.
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If the room is free for that night, We can usually extend until 2 p .m at no extra charge.
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That would be really helpful.
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Thank you.
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Last thing.
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The "Do not disturb." Is it a physical sign or is there a switch somewhere?
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It is a switch just inside the door on the left -hand side as you walk in.
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When it is on, a light comes on outside your room and housekeeping will not enter.
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Perfect.
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That is everything I needed.
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Thank you so much.
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"Absolutely, my pleasure." I hope you have a really comfortable stay.
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Do not hesitate to call the front desk if you need anything at all.
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We are here 24 hours.
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Wonderful.
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Thank you.
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Good night.
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Good night.
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Okay, now you speak.
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The conversation plays again.
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Say the customer's words at the exact same time as you hear them.
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Good evening.
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Welcome to the Meridian.
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Checking in.
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Yes, hi.
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I have a reservation.
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The name is Jordan.
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Jamie Jordan.
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Jamie Jordan, Let me pull that up.
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one moment, Okay, I have got you here.
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A standard king room, two nights.
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Checking out Sunday morning.
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Is that right?
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That is correct, yes.
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So, I do need to mention something.
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The room you originally booked had a maintenance issue earlier today.
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a problem with the heating unit.
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I am really sorry about that.
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But what I have done is moved you to a room on the fourth floor.
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It is a superior room.
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slightly larger, same rate.
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so there is no extra charge at all.
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Oh.
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Well, that actually sounds fine.
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Does it have a king bed?
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I specifically requested one when I made the booking.
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It does.
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Yes.
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King Bed City View.
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and it is on the quieter side of the building, away from the street.
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so in some ways it is actually an upgrade.
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Okay.
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That sounds good.
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I will not complain.
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Is breakfast included with my rate or is that separate?
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Breakfast is not included in the standard rate, unfortunately.
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However, We do have a complimentary coffee and pastry station in the lobby every morning, from 6 until 10.
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And our restaurant does a full breakfast.
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which you can either pay for directly, or charge to the room.
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I will probably just grab something from the lobby.
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That is fine.
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What about the gym?
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Is that available to guests?
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Yes, the gym is complimentary for all guests.
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It is on the second floor and it is open 24 hours, The pool is also available.
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though that closes at 10 in the evening.
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Good to know.
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And the mini bar in the room?
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How does that work?
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Everything in the mini bar is charged to your room automatically, when it is removed from the fridge.
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You will see it itemized on your bill at checkout.
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On that note, I DO NEED TO TAKE A CARD FOR INCIDENTALS.
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It is a hold of $50 that is released in full, when you check out assuming no extras.
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Sure, of course.
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Here's my card.
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Thank you.
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Just give me a moment.
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Perfect.
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That has gone through.
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Here are your two key cards.
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The lifts are just to your right, fourth floor, Room 412.
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The key cards also get you into the gym and the pool.
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Great!
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One thing I wanted to ask, is there any chance of a late checkout on Sunday?
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My flight is not until quite late in the evening.
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I cannot confirm it right now.
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But if you call down to reception on Sunday morning, we can check what the availability looks like.
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If the room is free for that night, We can usually extend until 2 p .m at no extra charge.
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That would be really helpful.
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Thank you.
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Last thing.
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The "Do not disturb." Is it a physical sign or is there a switch somewhere?
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It is a switch just inside the door on the left -hand side as you walk in.
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When it is on, a light comes on outside your room and housekeeping will not enter.
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Perfect.
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That is everything I needed.
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Thank you so much.
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Absolutely, my pleasure.
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I hope you have a really comfortable stay.
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Do not hesitate to call the front desk if you need anything at all.
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We are here 24 hours.
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Wonderful.
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Thank you.
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Good night.
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Good night.
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That's day four.
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You passed the halfway point.
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Write day four done in the comments
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and let me know how does your mouth feel after four days of speaking out loud?
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Tomorrow is your first phone call dialogue.
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I think it's going to be the hardest one yet.
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See you for day five and bye bye.
Informazioni su Questa Lezione
In questa lezione, ci concentreremo sulla pratica della conversazione in situazioni quotidiane, come il check-in in un hotel. Attraverso una serie di dialoghi, imparerai a usare espressioni utili e a "shadow speak", ovvero ripetere frasi e parole mentre vengono pronunciate, migliorando così la tua pronuncia inglese. L'obiettivo di questa lezione è aiutarti a vincere l’auto-censura e a sentirti più sicuro quando parli in inglese, affrontando situazioni reali che potresti incontrare in viaggio.
Vocabolario e Frasi Chiave
- Check in: Arrivare in un hotel e confermare la propria prenotazione.
- Prenotazione: Un booking effettuato in anticipo per la camera d'hotel.
- Camere King e Queen: Tipi di letto standard in hotel, con il letto King che è più grande.
- Complimentary: Gratuito, come una colazione inclusa nel soggiorno.
- Addebitare in camera: Aggiungere un costo alla bolletta dell'hotel invece di pagare immediatamente.
- Servizi: Tutte le comodità offerte da un hotel, come palestra, piscina e servizio in camera.
- Late checkout: Restare in camera oltre l'orario standard di checkout.
Consigli per la Pratica
Quando pratichi con il metodo del shadowing in inglese, è importante mantenere un buon ritmo. Ecco alcuni consigli specifici per il tono e la velocità del video:
- Inizia lentamente: Se sei un principiante, ascolta il dialogo a una velocità ridotta. Puoi anche utilizzare i sottotitoli per seguire meglio.
- Ripeti ad alta voce: Non limitarti a leggere; prova a "shadow speak" le frasi, ripetendole nel momento in cui vengono pronunciate dai personaggi.
- Pausa e ripeti: Fai delle pause durante il dialogo per ripetere le frasi più complesse fino a sentirti a tuo agio.
- Concentra sulla pronuncia: Presta attenzione alla pronuncia e al ritmo delle parole, cerca di imitare non solo le parole ma anche l'intonazione.
- Riascolta e rivedi: Dopo la tua prima sessione di shadowing, riascolta il dialogo e ripeti le parti che ti sembrano più difficili.
Utilizzando queste tecniche di shadowspeaks, potrai migliorare la pronuncia inglese e sentirti sempre più sicuro nelle conversazioni quotidiane. Buona pratica!
Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?
Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.