Unit: Introduction to Hotels 1

USA

In this unit, students will master some basic vocabulary from the hotel industry.

The following activities can be tailored to fit the needs of your students and the goals your study program.

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Reading Activity: Introduction to Hotel English, Part 1

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

If you're working in, or thinking of working in the hotel industry, it's important to know the differences between the many types of hotels that exist today. Just as hotel guests compare the facilities and amenities offered by each hotel, before choosing the best fit for their planned vacation or business trip, any potential hotel employee will want to find the work environment that appeals to them the… Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

You must sign in to try this activity.

Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

You must sign in to try this activity.

Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

You must sign in to try this activity.

Speaking Practice Activity

Students will be able to speak and record 5 example sentences from the unit vocabulary and then submit them for grading by the classroom teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the students will be shown good examples of other students' work.

We use eco-friendly cleaning products in this hotel because we believe in protecting the environment.

You must visit the new spa treatment center, the staff over there really know how to make you feel pampered.

The Hilton Hotel chain is so big, we could fly around the world, and stay at one of their hotels in every country we visit.

They're going to renovate this hotel, so it should look much better when we come back next year.

Rooms must be vacated by 12pm on the final day of the stay.

You must sign in to try this activity.

Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

Why might it be useful to know something about all the different types of hotels before applying for your first job in the hotel industry?

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of staying in a hostel?

Which do you personally prefer to stay at: a hotel, a hostel, or a motel? Why?

You must sign in to try this activity.