{"id":214,"date":"2008-01-13T05:54:14","date_gmt":"2008-01-13T13:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.businessenglishpod.com\/2008\/01\/13\/bep-80-int-checking-in-to-a-hotel\/"},"modified":"2023-01-11T08:56:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:56:17","slug":"bep-80-int-checking-in-to-a-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9to5english.com\/wordpress\/2008\/01\/13\/bep-80-int-checking-in-to-a-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"BEP 80 &#8211; Travel English: Checking In to a Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-214-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/bizpod\/BEP080INT-Hotel_Check-in.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/bizpod\/BEP080INT-Hotel_Check-in.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/bizpod\/BEP080INT-Hotel_Check-in.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>In this Business English Podcast lesson, we will focus on phrases and vocabulary &#8211; both for checking in and for enquiring about hotel services whilst checking in. <\/p>\n<p>Arriving at a hotel after a long, hard day of travel, you need to do one last thing  before you can take a hot shower and relax in front of the TV &#8211; you need to check in. That means registering for the room by filling out any necessary forms and giving the hotel your credit card number. <\/p>\n<p>Checking in to hotels is another important part of travel, whether it&#8217;s for business or for pleasure. This episode follows on from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessenglishpod.com\/2008\/01\/06\/bep-79-int-travel-making-a-hotel-reservation\/\">BEP 79 Travel: Reserving a Hotel Room<\/a>, in which Sarah Johnson called to reserve a room at the Majestic Hotel in New York. Sarah has now arrived, and she is ready to begin her stay. <\/p>\n<p>In the listening, Paul, at reception, helps Sarah register for the room. Pay attention to the language Sarah uses. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Listening Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1)\tWhen she reserved the room, Sarah asked for a dinner reservation. What is the name of the hotel&#8217;s restaurant? Which floor is it on?<br \/>\n2)\tWhat do guests need to bring with them to the fitness center?<br \/>\n3)\tHow does Sarah pay for her room deposit?<\/p>\n<p>[tp no_translate=&#8221;y&#8221;]<strong>Premium Member Links: <a href=\"https:\/\/businessenglishpod.com\/learningcenter\/StudyNotes\/BEP080SN-Hotel_Check-in.pdf\">PDF Transcript<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/businessenglishpod.com\/learningcenter\/PhraseCasts\/BEP080PC.mp3\">PhraseCast<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download: <a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/bizpod\/BEP080INT-Hotel_Check-in.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Podcast MP3<\/a><\/strong>[\/tp]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Checking in to hotels is another important part of travel, whether it&#8217;s for business or for pleasure. This episode follows on from BEP 79 Travel: Reserving a Hotel Room, in which Sarah Johnson called to reserve a room at the Majestic Hotel in New York. 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