Welcoming guests
Problems and solutions
At the bar/restaurant
Grammar Focus
100

 Ask for a guest’s passport politely.

Example: “May I see your passport, please?”

100

Apologize to a guest. Use the phrase: I'm afraid...

Example: "the room isn't ready" 

100

Name: 1 breakfast item, 1 vegetable and 1 drink served at the bar

Examples: pancakes, carrot, beer

100
Make a sentence using the word 'good' and another using 'well'.
Examples: "'He is a good manager'' ''The system works well''
200

Describe one facility in your hotel using at least two adjectives.

Example : “Our rooftop pool is spacious and offers beautiful city views.”

200

Mention 3 special needs guests may have.

Examples: adjoining rooms, an extra child’s bed in the double room, children’s menus, a crib, food allergies.

200

What does a customer normally order at room temperature?

Wine or water

200

Name two uncountable nouns you might use at breakfast.

Coffee” and “juice” (others: bread, milk, butter).

300

Mention 3 phrases you say when you check in a guest.

Examples: "'Can I have your passport, please?'' ''Could you fill in the registration form, please?'' ''Here's your key card.'' ''Can we offer you a drink?''

300

Explain how to connect to the hotel’s Wi-Fi.

Example: ''Select ‘Hilton Guest’ from the Wi-Fi list, then enter your room number and last name''

300

Ask 2 questions you could ask a customer at the restaurant.

Examples: Are you ready to order? / How would you like your steak? /  Is everything all right with your meal? /  Would you like to see the dessert menu?

300

Make a sentence using “yet” in a negative form.

Example: “Dinner hasn’t been served yet.”

400

Give directions from reception to the spa.

Example: “Go past ...  turn left at the corridor, and the spa is ...."

400

Create a complete sentence that includes the following phrases: improve customer service, exceed expectations, basic needs

Example: "We want to improve customer service by meeting basic needs and exceeding expectations."

400

Mention one starter, one main course and one dessert

Cheese, Roasted chicken, Key lime pie

400

Make ONE sentence using the following verbs in the past form:

Greet, Offer, (not) confirm

Example: ''The receptionist greeted the guests, offered them a welcome drink, but didn’t confirm their dinner reservation''

500

Make a polite sentence recommending a restaurant to a guest. 

Example: “I’d recommend trying ... , it’s only a five-minute walk and serves excellent Italian food.”


500

Give two alternative solutions for a guest whose flight is delayed but has already checked out.

Example: “You can relax in our lounge area, or we can arrange a late check-out for a small fee.”

500

Answer the customer’s question: What is "empanadas"?

Example: It is a sort of pastry filled with meat, cheese, or other ingredients

500

Rephrase this sentence: ‘Where is the fitness centre?’

Could you tell me...

...where the fitness centre is?