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HOTEL ENGLISH. A Hands-On Course for Hotel Professionals. Unit 1 Phone Inquiries. Introducing different kinds of accommodation and facilities Describing locations Taking phone reservations. Before We Start. When was the last time you stayed in a hotel? What kind of room did you have?
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HOTEL ENGLISH A Hands-On Course for Hotel Professionals
Unit 1 Phone Inquiries • Introducing different kinds of accommodation and facilities • Describing locations • Taking phone reservations
Before We Start When was the last time you stayed in a hotel? What kind of room did you have? Do you normally stay in expensive hotels or do you prefer cheaper ones? What services and facilities do most five-star hotels offer? What are some of the differences between a five-star hotel and four-star hotel? How do you prefer to travel in Taiwan?
Unit 2 Drivers, Doormen, and Bellhops Handling airport pickup Receiving guests at the hotel Carrying guests’ luggage Hailing a taxi
Before we start Where should guests wait for pickup at the airport? What are some common things that doormen say to guests? What are some different ways we can say suitcase(s)? Would you like to be a hotel driver? Why or why not? How would you introduce your hometown to a hotel guest? What places would you recommend guests visit while in your hometown?
Mr. Hopkins comes out the baggage claim area. He sees a man holding a Hull Hotel sign.
Unit 3 Reception Helping guests check in Providing safe-deposit boxes Handling messages
Before We Start What skills should a front desk clerk have? What are the responsibilities of a front desk clerk? In what situations will a hotel usually give a discount? What should the front desk clerk say when he/she answers the phone? What are some problems that front desk clerks have to solve? What can front desk clerks do if they’re too busy to take a reservation? How should front desk clerks welcome incoming guests?
Keep your things put away • Cash • Jewelry • Diamonds • Crystal • Rare coins • Cameras • Antique • Important document • Gold • Traveler’s checks • Passport • Credit cards