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Class List

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Course Syllabus Handout

English Nicknames Name Daniel Nicholas Dennis Jennifer Kate Whitney Meaning Ruler of the World Victory Wild or Crazy White Wave Pure Island

English Nicknames Male names: Female names:

Unit 1: Somewhere to stay Task: Write an to a hotel (pages 10-13)

Types of Accommodations page 10

You can stay at a hotel.

You can stay at a motel / an inn.

You can stay at a beach resort.

You can stay at a mountain/ski lodge.

You can stay at a youth hostel.

You can stay at a guest house / a bed and breakfast.

You can stay in a self-catering apartment.

You can stay in a cruise ship cabin.

You can stay in a bungalow.

Two Examples page 11

Answer these questions with your partner: 1.What type of accommodation is each group inquiring about? 2.Who are the people in each group? 3.What requirements and special needs does each group have? 4.When will Group 1 be checking in and checking out? 5.What kinds of rooms does Group 1 need? 6.What kinds of beds does Group 2 need? 7.What does “facilities” mean? 8.What does “full board” mean?

Types of Rooms

Single Room

Double Room

Types of Beds

King-Size Bed

Queen-Size Bed

Full-Size/Double Bed

Twin/Single Bed

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Choose a Hotel page 11

Useful Expressions page 12

Salutation Hello, Dear Sir/Madam, Dear (hotel name), * Do NOT forget to write a comma after the salutation!

Paragraph #1: Where you found out about the hotel I read about your hotel … on the Internet in a newspaper / magazine / travel guide I heard about your hotel … on the radio on TV from a friend / a coworker / a travel agent

Paragraph #2: Explain the purpose of your stay We are planning to visit (city name) … for vacation / business to attend a conference / a seminar to go sightseeing for our honeymoon for a wedding / funeral

Paragraph #2: Describe your main requirements Do you have (number) room(s) available for (number) night(s) in (month)? We plan to stay from (MM/DD) to (MM/DD). We need the following: … These are our requirements: … Here are our details: …

Paragraph #3: Describe your special needs Does your hotel offer … ? If so, … ? / If not, … ? wireless Internet service full board / half board room service early check-in / late check-out airport shuttle service Does your hotel have … ? If so, … ? / If not, … ? wheel chair access a spa a swimming pool a bar a meeting room a karaoke room

Paragraph #4: Ask for extra information I have (number) more questions: Can we pay by credit card / debit card / in won? What is the check-in / check-out time? How far is it (by car / bus / bicycle / on foot) to the nearest (beach / shopping mall / museum / local sights / Korean restaurant / … )? Do you have any special (offers / packages) available? Could you send me more information about … ?

Closing Thank you, Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Awaiting your reply, * Do NOT forget to write a comma after the closing!

Writing Tips Your writing should be very polite, so …  Write in short, clear sentences  Avoid using contractions (e.g. I’ll  I will)  Use formal English (e.g. gonna  going to)  Start a new paragraph for each new topic

Write an to a Hotel page 12 (b and c) Scenario: You are planning to go on a trip to Europe with your friends during summer vacation. Choose one of the hotels on page 11, and write an to the hotel. Remember, one of your friends is blind! Plan your (part b) and write your (part c) with 4 paragraphs. Do not forget to write a salutation and a closing. Be creative and have fun!

Homework 1.Choose an English nickname and make a nametag. Bring it to class next time. Be sure to write down three activities you like. 2.Finish writing your . Then, type your , print it, and bring it to class next week on Monday.

See you next time!