SURVIVAL ENGLISH

LODGING - (Alojamiento)
Youth Hostel – Albergue juvenil
-Do you know if there is a youth hostel near here?
-Yes, there is one about two miles from here.
-Can I register in a youth hostel without a credential?
--I think so.
At the youth hostel
-Good morning. May I help you?
-Yes, please. I want to spend the night here.
--May I have your credential?
-Here it is.
-Excuse me. I would like to spend two nights here but I don’t have a
credential.
--Fill out this form, please.
-Is that all?
-Yes, you can stay here for two nights.
-Excuse me. Where are the washing machines?
-Next to Building A.
-Can I leave my things here?
Related Verbs
turn off – rest – play – take a shower/bath – sleep – wash – cook – turn on
– chat – meet –go in – leave – register
Everyday language
Hi. My name is —.
Where do you come from?
Let’s go to the disco.
What’s your address?
I look forward to seeing you again.
It was nice meeting you.
Words, words, words
friend, form, boy, bathroom, locker, name, credencial, washing machine,
country, address, counter, shower, luggage, girl, register
Boarding house – (Casa de huéspedes)
-Excuse me. Are there any vacancies?
-Yes, we have one room with three beds. Do you mind sharing?
-That’s alright. How much do you charge weekly?
-$ —with meals.
-With kitchen facilities.
Private house – (Casa Particular)
At the bus station
-Excuse me. Are you Carlos?
-Yes. I am Carlos González, are you Ron?
-Yes, how do you do?
-Glad to meet you.
-Let’s go home.
At the house
-Mom, Dad, this is Carlos.
-How do you do?
-Come on/ Come along. I’ll show you your room.
-Alright.
-This is a nice room.
-Where can I put my things away?
-Can I phone home?
-Let’s watch T.V.
-Can I help you with the cleaning?
-This is a picture of my sister.
-I’ll be back in an hour.
-I wont’t have lunch here today.
-Thank you for your help.
-You have a letter from home.
You will find
In the bathroom
hot water – cold water – bathroom – bathtub – robe – toothbrush – tissue
paper/toilet paper - shaving cream – toothpaste – face cream – comb –
hand lotion – razor – shampoo – deodorant – mirror – shower cap –
W.C./toilet – soap – shower – hair dryer – powder - carpet/rug – towell –
sanitary napkin – soap – sink – lotion – faucet – tissue
In the kitchen
water – sugar – sugar bowl – mixer – coffee – coffee pot – meat – freezer
– wine glass – spoon – knife – fork - tray – apron – salad bowl – broom –
stove – sink – fruit – oven gloves – oven – microwave oven – egg - liquid
soap – ham – jug – kitchen cloth – juice – dishwasher – milk – blender –
tablecloth – place mat – pot – glass – vegetables
In the dining room
cabinet – glasses – table – chairs – tableware – glass cabinet
In the bedroom
carpet – pillow – closet – drawer – bed – matress – chest of drawers –
quilt – desk – mirror – pillowcase – lamp – blanket – nigh table – hanger –
blinds – sheets – bedspread
In the living room/family room
chimney – vase – flowerpot – armchair – sofa
Related verbs
go to bed, turn off, vacuum, help, take a bath/shower, drink, have
supper/dinner, cook, eat, buy, answer, have breakfast, rest, awake, wake
up, sleep, turn on, wash, get up, clean, call, phone, order, stand up, put,
dust, sit down, ring, dream, make the bed, watch TV
Everyday language
-Good morning
-Did you sleep well?
-May I help you?
-What do you want for lunch?
-Have a nice day.
-Thanks for everything
-See you tomorrow
-Sorry I’m late
Words, words, words
ornaments, furniture, lock, stereo, wall, ceiling, vacuum cleaner, yard,
telephone, ashtray, blinds, T.V. set, curtains/drapes, floor, terrace,
painting, plants, toaster, plug, door/gate, window, radio,
videocassette/recorder/player, key, hall
Apartment
Model dialogues
-I would like some information about your apartments.
-Yes, of course. You will find everything you need to know in this
brochure.
-Thank you.
-You’re welcome.
Continental Lodging
Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments completelyfurnished, including
color TV,fully equipped kitchens andprivate telephones.
Maid service.
Tennis court and swimmingpool.
Daily, weekly and monthly rates.
Forfurther information or reservations, call: (713) 7407231.
Hotel
Model dialogues