Lesson 11 – Thursdsay 20th February

the half-term (spring/autumn) break (sportlov/höstlov)

I stayed/lived at the hotel for two weeks (temporary)
a pet-friendly hotel

First conditional, likely situations
if + present simple + subject + will/won’t
If it snows later I will stay home.
If it doesn’t snow, I’ll go out.
If I have time today, I’ll go for a run in the park. I’ll read my book.
If I don’t have time, I won’t go for…
If I have the energy later, I’ll dance with my friends.
If I have the energy later, I’ll go downhill skiing/I’ll go cross-country skiing
If I go to Ikea at the weekend, I will buy/get a present for my friend

want won’t “wohnt”

will would

Less likely – second conditional, hypothetical situations, imaginary future
If + subject + were/past simple + subject + would + infinitive
If you were a hotel manager, what three things would you do to give guests the best experience?
If I were a hotel manager, I would
I would introduce a loyalty scheme
I would make sure the interior design is trendy and beautiful.
I would make sure that every guest received an equally warm welcome
I would make sure that guests are treated with respect
I would focus on good quality food rather than a large quantity of food
I would provide complimentary coffee and cake
I would ensure that each room had tea-making facilities
I would ensure that we had a good problem-solving strategy
I would make sure that staff/personnel have enough (paid) breaks.

He paused to check the map.
There was a brief pause while the presenter changed the slides
I’ve lost my water bottle
Have you checked the lost-property box?
If you find a wallet hand it in to reception
Somebody had handed in my phone to reception

ensure = make sure
a pet-friendly room

Pronunciation
1. She works out every day, and she is really fit.
2. After hiking in the mountains, I had really sore feet. I had a blister on my heel.
3. Sweden is full of natural wonders, and the brown bear is just one of the many amazing creatures that call this country home.
4. I’ll have two beers and a packet of chips please.
5. Hares can reach maximum speeds of 56 km/h in short distances of approximately 90 metres.
6. It takes me 20 minutes to fix my hair in the morning.
7. Waiter! There’s a hair in my soup! (countable)
8. Have you seen my phone? I’m sure it’s here somewhere.
9. In Spain, people usually take a siesta to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat.
10. I enjoyed playing tennis, but I wasn’t very good at hitting the ball!
11. There is nobody on the football pitch
12. Enjoy these delicious peaches
13. We took a ship from the Hook of Holland to England. (a ferry)

14. We were delayed because there was a flock of sheep blocking the road.
15. Please sit down. Please take a seat (more formal)

Do you choose a window seat or an aisle seat? (“ay-ull”) I’ll / aisle

Phrasal verb review
Time for bed! Can you turn off /switch off the lights and blow out the candles?
The trees were blown down in the storm last night.
The papers blew away in the wind.
I can’t hear the radio. Can you turn it up? Can you turn up the volume?
I spilled some coffee on the table, but I wiped/cleaned it up immediately. I wiped down the table.
We’re running out of milk. Can you buy some on the way home? (= there’s very little left)
We’ve run out of milk (= nothing left)
We were worried about what would happen, but it turned out to be ok in the end (= the result went well)
Shall I top up/fill up your glass?

Close the curtains. Pull down the blind(s)
I had to pull down the blind because the sun was so bright

 

Can you fix the errors in these sentences?
I want to check out/ I’d like to check out I need to check out now.
I haven’t used the …. I didn’t use the minibar
How much I must pay? How much do I have to pay? must becomes “have to” in a question
How much does it cost?
Can/Could/Would you call me a taxi please?
There is a mistake on my bill, I think. (on the receipt, on the menu, on our specials’ board, on the whiteboard)
Can I pay in cash?
Do I have to pay extra?
What time should I check out? What is the checkout time? When do I need to check out?
I need to leave my luggage here. “lugg-idge”
I have lost my key card.
I need some information.
Please explain me the bill. Can you (please) explain the bill (to me)(please)? (explain something to somebody)
I will pay now. I will make the payment now.
. I’m waiting for the taxi outside.