Lesson Four

What’s the date today?   It’s Monday the 20^th “of” April

What we did today:

• ordinal numbers (1^st, 2^nd…)
• past simple discussion
• jobs, responsibilities, and daily tasks at work
• ordering food and drink

 

• Last Monday was the first lesson (= number 1)
• Last Tuesday was the second lesson (= number 2)
• Wednesday was the third lesson (=number 3)
• Today is the fourth lesson  (lesson 4)
• Tomorrow will be the fifth lesson (lesson 5)

 

• 20^{th     “}twen-tee-yuth”
• 30^{th      “}thur-tee-yuth”
• 40 ^th  “for-tee-yuth”
• 50^th                “fif-tee-yuth”
• 60^th          “siks-tee-yuth”
• 70th “seven-tee-yuth”
• 80^th
• 90^th  nine-tee-yuth
• 100^th   “a hundredth”

 

• It was my grandparents’ 50^th wedding anniversary last week.
• I was born on the 20^th September.
• It was my sister’s 40^th (birthday) on Saturday.
• We threw a big party for my husband’s 50^th.
• In the UK people get a card from the King for their 100^th birthday.
• My brother’s 30th birthday was during the pandemic, so it was a quiet occasion.

 

red (bell) peppers

remove the stalks and chop up the peppers

Paprika is a spice

What have you been doing since we last met?         What have you been up to?    (very friendly)  

meet – met  go – went   watch – watched  do – did  freeze– froze

I met some friends at the weekend and we went for a walk.

I called my sister on Saturday and wished her happy birthday.

I texted my cousin and asked how he was.

I went for a 10-kilometre walk in the sunshine yesterday.

I cleaned my apartment on Saturday as it was so dusty

I watched a documentary about Artemis II last night.

I did some homework every day.

I attended the Ukranian ladies’ meet-up on Saturday.   I met up with other Ukranian ladies.

I did some batch-cooking for the week and froze some of the portions.

to batch cook

I took part in the Stockholm culture night and watched an opera and ballet performance.

I have been working.       (in the surgery ward – avdelning)

Yesterday I went out for a little while

I went for an 8-kilometre walk.  I went out for a walk in the fresh air.

My daughter’s team won their football match. My daughter scored six out of seven goals.  She was delighted.

What did you do on Sunday with your cat?  I took my cat for a walk.

I’m training my cat to travel.

I went to a concert.

I spent time with my family

 

There are only two buses a day, so you can’t be spontaneous.   “spon-tay-nee-yuss”

We have to plan ahead. We have to plan in advance.

upplevelse – an experience

cherry blossom

 

We have had a lot of exciting experiences. The greatest experience I’ve had was to live and work in Japan

I have a lot of experience in the hotel sector.    (job/work experience uncountable)

Jobs in Hospitality & Tourism – Responsibilities and daily tasks

1. Hotel Receptionist they = gender neutral

• Welcome guests and checks them in/out
• Answer phone calls and emails
• Handle bookings and payments

• Greet guests
• Give out room keys
• Solve customer problems

Shifts:    Morning (7am–3pm)           Afternoon (3pm–11pm)           Night shift (11pm–7am)

 

2. Housekeeper She….

• Cleans rooms and public areas
• Changes bed sheets and towels
• Reports damage or missing items

• Vacuums floors
• Cleans bathrooms
• Restocks toiletries

Shifts:  Mostly morning and daytime shifts (when does she work?)

 

3. Waiter He…

• Takes orders and serves food
• He gives menus and explains dishes
• Handles customer requests

• Sets tables
• Serves drinks and meals
• Cleans tables

Shifts:   Lunch shift (11am–3pm)       Evening shift (5pm–11pm)

The lunch is from 11am to 3pm

 

4. Chef / Cook She…

• Prepares and cooks food
• Follows recipes and hygiene rules   “hi-jean”
• Manages kitchen supplies

• Chops ingredients
• Cooks meals
• Cleans the kitchen area

Shifts:

• Early morning (She is a breakfast chef – she prepares omelettes to order, eggs benedict)
• Afternoon/evening (lunch/dinner service)

 

5. Kitchen Assistant He…

• Helps chefs with preparation
• Washes dishes
• Keeps the kitchen clean

• He peels vegetables
• Cleans surfaces
• Organises food supplies

Shifts:   are flexible (morning, afternoon, evening)

 

6. Bartender (pub/bar) They…

• Serve drinks
• Mix cocktails
• Check the customer age (they ask for ID)

• They prepare drinks
• Clean bar area
• Talk to customers

Shifts:                    Evening and night shifts

 

7. Tour Guide She…

• Shows tourists around
• Gives information about places
• Answers questions

• Leads groups
• Tells stories
• Organises tours

 

8. Car Hire Assistant He…

• Rents cars to customers
• Checks documents
• Explains rental conditions

• Inspects cars for damage
• Completes paperwork
• Helps customers

Shifts:   Daytime and weekend shifts

 

Speaking task

Choose one job and talk about:

• What the job is
• Daily tasks
• Skills needed
• Working hours/shifts
• If you would like this job and why

 

Fill in the gaps with the correct words:

1. A waiter takes orders and serves food.
2. A housekeeper cleans hotel rooms.
3. A bartender serves drinks in a pub.
4. A chef works in the kitchen
5. Receptionists help guests at the front desk.
6. Workers may have a morning or night shift.
7. Kitchen assistants help to clean
8. Waiters serve food to customers.

 

 

 

Role-play

Useful Phrases

• “I usually work in the morning…”
• “My main task is to…”
• “I start my shift at 6pm…”
• “I help customers by checking they are ok …”
• “If there is a problem, I…”
• “During busy times, I…”
• ”What I like most about my job is meeting guests from all over the world.

 

 

1. Hotel Receptionist

Student A
You are interviewing a receptionist. Ask:

• What do you do in your job?
• What are your daily tasks?
• What shifts do you work?
• How do you help difficult guests?

Student B (Receptionist):
You:

• Welcome guests and check them in/out
• Answer phone calls and handle bookings
• Work morning, afternoon, and night shifts
• Solve customer problems politely

 

2. Housekeeper

Student A
Ask:

• What do you clean every day?
• How many rooms do you clean per shift?
• What do you do if something is broken?

Student B (Housekeeper):
You:

• Clean rooms and bathrooms
• Change towels and bedsheets
• Report problems or damage
• Usually work morning shifts

 

3. Waiter / Waitress

Student A
Ask:

• What do you do during a shift?
• How do you handle busy times?
• What do you do if a customer complains?

Student B (Waiter/Waitress):
You:

• Take orders and serve food and drinks
• Set and clean tables
• Work lunch and evening shifts
• Stay calm with customers

 

4. Chef / Kitchen Staff

Student A
Ask:

• What do you prepare every day?
• How do you keep the kitchen clean?
• What happens during a busy service?

Student B (Cook/Kitchen Staff):
You:

• Cook meals and prepare ingredients
• Follow recipes and hygiene rules
• Work early and evening shifts
• Work quickly under pressure

 

5. Bartender (Pub)

Student A
Ask:

• What drinks do you serve?
• How do you check customer age?
• What do you do at closing time?

Student B (Bartender):
You:

• Mix and serve drinks
• Check ID for age
• Clean the bar after work
• Work mainly evening and night shifts

 

6. Tour guide

Student A
Ask:

• What places do you show tourists?
• How do you explain information?
• What do you do if tourists get lost?

Student B (Tour Guide):
You:

• Lead groups around attractions
• Explain history and facts
• Keep tourists safe and together
• Work mostly daytime

 

7. Car hire assistant

Student A
Ask:

• How do you rent cars to customers?
• What documents do you check?
• What do you do when a car is returned?

Student B (Car hire assistant):
You:

• Rent cars and explain rules
• Check driving licence and documents
• Inspect cars before and after rental
• Work daytime and weekends

 

 

Follow up:

Compare two jobs (e.g. waiter vs housekeeper)

Decide which job is hardest and why

 

 

 

 

 

rolig

fun = something you enjoy doing, it is enjoyable

funny = something that makes you laugh

funny = strange / unusual / a bit suspicious/weird/odd

 

Examples

• “The tour was fun.” = I enjoyed it
• “The tour guide was funny.” =  He made me laugh
• “The hotel party was fun.” = It was enjoyable
• “The waiter was funny.” = He told jokes, and made me laugh

“That smell is funny.” = Something is not normal – There was a dead bird under the bed!

“There’s something funny about this hotel.” `= Something feels wrong

 

 

It was a fun story/anecdote to listen to  (= enjoyable)

It was a funny story/anecdote to listen to  (= made me laugh)

funny causes laughter

 

Don’t be ridiculous, that will never happen.

 

Choose fun or funny:

1. The hotel game night was really fun/enjoyable.
2. The entertainer at the resort was very funny. I couldn’t stop laughing.
3. The pool activities are fun for all ages.
4. The boat trip looks fun, I want to join!
5. That comedian at the hotel bar is really funny.
6. The children had a really fun/enjoyable time at the water park.
7. The guide made a funny face when he forgot the name of the place.
8. It’s always fun to travel with friends.
9. The cooking class was a lot of fun and we learned a lot.
10. Did you leave a suitcase here? That’s funny, I don’t remember seeing it earlier.
11. The chef is funny – he always tells jokes while cooking.
12. He told a funny story about a guest who brought a goat to the hotel.
13. It’s always fun to explore a new city.
14. There’s something funny going on here, I don’t like it. (= weird, wrong, suspicious)
15. I don’t like injections. They’re not fun at all.
16. I don’t find that comment very

 

Did you mean funny ha-ha or funny strange?

 

 

 

Taking food and drink orders, giving recommendations, and dealing with problems

 

Starters

• Tomato Soup with basil oil
• Classic Caesar Salad with grilled chicken
• Smoked Salmon with lemon and dill

 

Mains

• Grilled Salmon with seasonal vegetables and a lemon butter sauce   “sammun”
• Ribeye Steak cooked to your liking with fries or mixed leaf salad     well-done,  medium, rare
• Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto with parmesan and truffle oil (vegetarian)     rice

 

Sides

• Garlic Bread with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt   “vuhr-djin”
• Truffle Fries with parmesan
• Steamed seasonal vegetables with parmesan

 

Desserts

• Warm chocolate fondant with a molten centre   (= runny, liquid)
• Vanilla Crème Brûlée with caramelised sugar crust  (= cover, on top)
• Fresh seasonal fruit platter

molten lava from a volcano

caramelised onions

 

Drinks

 

 

 

Non-Alcoholic

• Still / Sparkling Water
• Fresh lemonade
• Apple or orange juice
• Coffee / herbal tea   ‘erbal (US)

Alcoholic

• House red / white wine
• Selection of craft beers (draft or bottled)
• Classic cocktails/mocktails prepared by our bartender
• Irish coffee (= coffee and whisky with whipped cream)

 

Digestifs  (after the meal)

. Baileys

 

ribeye (entrecôte) – tender, marbled, and flavourful.

 

 

Dialogue 1: Arrival and drinks

Server:
Good evening and welcome to the Over the Moon restaurant. Do you have a reservation?

Customer:
Yes, it’s under the name Andersson, two people.

Server:
Perfect. If you’d like to follow me, I’ll take you to your table.

…
Here we are—please take a seat. I hope this table is to your liking.(polite)  = I hope you like it

Customer:
Yes, it’s lovely, thank you.

Server:
Can I offer you something to drink while you look at the menu?

Customer:
Could I have a glass of sparkling water?

Customer 2:
And I’ll have a craft beer, please.

 

Dialogue 2: Taking food orders

Server:
Are you ready to order, or would you like a few more minutes?

Customer:
We’re ready, thank you.

Server:
Wonderful. What would you like to start with?

Customer:
I’ll have the soup please.

Customer 2:
And I’ll go for the smoked salmon.

Server:
Excellent choices. And for your main courses?

Customer:
I’d like the pan-seared salmon. Could I have it with steamed vegetables instead of the standard garnish?  = a sprig of rosemary, a small side salad

Server:
Of course.

Customer 2:
I’ll have the ribeye steak, medium rare.

Server:
Certainly. Would you like any sides to share? We have truffle fries and garlic bread, for example.

fish with a lemon garnish.

 

Dialogue 3: Recommendation and dietary request

Customer:
What would you recommend?

Server:
If you enjoy rich flavours, I’d highly recommend the ribeye steak—it’s very tender and well-marbled. Alternatively, the wild mushroom risotto is an excellent vegetarian option.

Customer:
The risotto sounds good. Does it contain dairy?

Server:
Yes, it’s finished with parmesan and a touch of butter, but we can prepare a dairy-free version if you prefer.  “vurzhun”

Customer:
That would be perfect, thank you.

 

rubber

dairy products = milk products

a frying pan = use fat to fry

I boil eggs in a saucepan  (a pan)

 

Dialogue 4: Dessert and closing

Server:
How was everything?

Customer:
It was excellent, thank you.

Server:
I’m delighted to hear that. Would you like to see the dessert menu?

Customer:
Yes, please.

Server:
Can I tempt you with the warm chocolate fondant? It has a molten centre and is one of our most popular desserts.

Customer:
That sounds perfect—we’ll share one.

Server:
Of course. I’ll bring that out shortly.  (= soon)

 

 

camels and sand – the DESert