{"id":7234,"date":"2026-04-15T12:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/?page_id=7234"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:02:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:02:19","slug":"speaking-preparation-for-the-next-class","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogg.folkuniversitetet.nu\/muhlsa\/engelska-for-hotell-och-restaurangbranschen-a2-fortsattning-distans-live\/speaking-preparation-for-the-next-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking preparation for the next class"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Read the dialogues we did in class today.\u00a0 On Monday you will do these speaking exercises if you would like to prepare for them:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaking task <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choose one job and talk about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What the job is<\/li>\n<li>Daily tasks<\/li>\n<li>Skills needed<\/li>\n<li>Working hours\/shifts<\/li>\n<li>If you would like this job and why<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fill in the gaps with the correct words:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(serve, clean, guests, kitchen, shift, orders, rooms, drinks)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A waiter takes ______ and serves food.<\/li>\n<li>A housekeeper cleans hotel ______.<\/li>\n<li>A bartender serves ______ in a pub.<\/li>\n<li>A chef works in the ______.<\/li>\n<li>Receptionists help ______ at the front desk.<\/li>\n<li>Workers may have a morning or night ______.<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen assistants help to ______ dishes.<\/li>\n<li>Waiters ______ food to customers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role-play <\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Hotel Receptionist<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Student A <\/strong><br \/>\nYou are interviewing a receptionist. Ask:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you do in your job?<\/li>\n<li>What are your daily tasks?<\/li>\n<li>What shifts do you work?<\/li>\n<li>How do you help difficult guests?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student B (Receptionist):<\/strong><br \/>\nYou:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome guests and check them in\/out<\/li>\n<li>Answer phone calls and handle bookings<\/li>\n<li>Work morning, afternoon, and night shifts<\/li>\n<li>Solve customer problems politely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Housekeeper<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Student A <\/strong><br \/>\nAsk:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you clean every day?<\/li>\n<li>How many rooms do you clean per shift?<\/li>\n<li>What do you do if something is broken?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student B (Housekeeper):<\/strong><br \/>\nYou:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean rooms and bathrooms<\/li>\n<li>Change towels and bedsheets<\/li>\n<li>Report problems or damage<\/li>\n<li>Usually work morning shifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Waiter \/ Waitress<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Student A <\/strong><br \/>\nAsk:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you do during a shift?<\/li>\n<li>How do you handle busy times?<\/li>\n<li>What do you do if a customer complains?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student B (Waiter\/Waitress):<\/strong><br \/>\nYou:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take orders and serve food and drinks<\/li>\n<li>Set and clean tables<\/li>\n<li>Work lunch and evening shifts<\/li>\n<li>Stay calm with customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Chef \/ Kitchen Staff<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Student A <\/strong><br \/>\nAsk:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you prepare every day?<\/li>\n<li>How do you keep the kitchen clean?<\/li>\n<li>What happens during a busy service?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student B (Cook\/Kitchen Staff):<\/strong><br \/>\nYou:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cook meals and prepare ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Follow recipes and hygiene rules<\/li>\n<li>Work early and evening shifts<\/li>\n<li>Work quickly under pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Bartender (Pub)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Student A <\/strong><br \/>\nAsk:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What drinks do you serve?<\/li>\n<li>How do you check customer age?<\/li>\n<li>What do you do at closing time?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student B (Bartender):<\/strong><br \/>\nYou:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix and serve drinks<\/li>\n<li>Check ID for age<\/li>\n<li>Clean the bar after work<\/li>\n<li>Work mainly evening and night shifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong> Tour guide<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Student A <\/strong><br \/>\nAsk:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What places do you show tourists?<\/li>\n<li>How do you explain information?<\/li>\n<li>What do you do if tourists get lost?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student B (Tour Guide):<\/strong><br \/>\nYou:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead groups around attractions<\/li>\n<li>Explain history and facts<\/li>\n<li>Keep tourists safe and together<\/li>\n<li>Work mostly daytime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong> Car hire assistant<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Student A <\/strong><br \/>\nAsk:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do you rent cars to customers?<\/li>\n<li>What documents do you check?<\/li>\n<li>What do you do when a car is returned?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student B (Car hire assistant):<\/strong><br \/>\nYou:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rent cars and explain rules<\/li>\n<li>Check driving licence and documents<\/li>\n<li>Inspect cars before and after rental<\/li>\n<li>Work daytime and weekends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Useful Phrases <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cI usually work\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMy main task is\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI start my shift at\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI help customers by\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIf there is a problem, I\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cDuring busy times, I\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow up:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Compare two jobs (e.g. waiter vs housekeeper)<\/p>\n<p>Decide which job is hardest and why<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read the dialogues we did in class today.\u00a0 On Monday you will do these speaking exercises if you would like to prepare for them: &nbsp; 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