English Learning Series

English for Tourism and Hospitality

Lesson 5
Making Recommendations
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English for Tourism and Hospitality

Lesson 5
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Making Recommendations

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Eng: Lesson Five. Making Recommendations.

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Leo (cheerful young man): Hi Im Leo.

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Leo Mona

Mona (young woman): Hi, Im Mona White.

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Mona Jack Webber

Jack (congenial, older man): Hi, Im Jack Webber.

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Jean

Jean: Hi, Im Jean.

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Leo:

Good evening, Ms White, Mr Webber.

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Ms White Mr Webber

Jack: Good evening, Leo.

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Leo

Mona: Were going out for dinner now. Could you recommend a good restaurant? One
thats nearby?

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Leo:

The Golden Lotus is very close. Its famous for its seafood.
But, if you like to listen to music while youre eating, I recommend the
Pearl Garden Cabaret. Its also within walking distance

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Golden Lotus

Pearl Garden Cabaret

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Leo

Mona

Mona: One thats nearby.

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Leo -

Leo:

The Golden Lotus is very close

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Golden Lotus

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Eng: Nearby
Its nearby
Very close
Its very close

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Within walking distance

Its within walking distance.
Just two doors down.
Its just two doors down.

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Mona: Oh no, wed like a quiet restaurant.

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Leo:
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Leo:
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Then I suggest the Golden Lotus.
Golden Lotus
Its just two doors down, on the left.

Mona: Thank you.

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Jack: Maybe we could go to the Pearl Garden tomorrow night.

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Pearl Garden

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Eng: I recommend.
I recommend the Plaza Hotel.
I suggest.
I suggest the Lotus restaurant.

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Leo:

Good evening, Ms White, Mr Webber.

Jack: Good evening, Leo

Mona: Were going out for dinner now. Could you recommend a good restaurant? One
thats nearby?

Leo:

The Golden Lotus is very close.

Leo:

Its famous for its seafood.

Leo

But, if you like to listen to music while youre eating,

Leo:

I recommend the Pearl Garden Cabaret.

Leo:

Its also within walking distance.

Mona: Oh no, wed like a quiet restaurant.

Leo:

Then I suggest the Golden Lotus.

Leo:

Its just two doors down, on the left.

Mona: Thank you.

Jack: Maybe we could go to the cabaret tomorrow night.
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Now, here is some Australian music for you to enjoy before we

continue with the dialogue.

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Eng: Dialogue 3 Making Recommendations.

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Mona: Good evening. Do you speak English?

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Jean: Yes, I do. Do you have a reservation?

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Mona: No, we dont.

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Jean: This way please.

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Jean: Would you like to see a menu?

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Mona: Yes, we would, thank you.

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Jean: Can I get you anything to drink while you decide?

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Jack: Ill have a light beer, thank you.

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Jean: Local or imported?

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Jack: Do you have Australian beer?

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Jean: Yes, we do.

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Jack: Ill have Australian thanks.

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Mona: Just a bottle of water for me, thank you.

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Jean: Certainly.
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Yes No ............

Mona: Do you speak English?

Jean: Yes, I do.
Jean: Would you like to see a menu?
Mona: Yes, we would, thank you.
Jack: Do you have Australian beer?

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Jean: Yes, we do.

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Eng: Do you speak English?

Yes, I do.
Eng: Do you take credit card?
Yes, we do.
Eng: Is there a clock in the room?
Yes, there is.
Eng: Will you leave on Friday?
Yes I will.

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Now you try. First youll hear the (Insert appropriate first language),
then the English. When you hear the bell youll be given time to
respond to the question with a short answer. Then, to check your
answer, youll hear the correct response in English and be given time
again to repeat it.

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Is there a restaurant nearby?

Eng: Is there a restaurant nearby?

Eng:
L1:

Yes, there is.

Do you take credit card?

Eng: Do you take credit card?

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Eng:
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Yes, we do. .

Will you leave on Sunday?

Eng: Will you leave on Sunday?

Eng:
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Yes, I will.
Now its time to listen to and repeat the last section of

the dialogue. You will be given time to repeat each of Jeans lines.
Mona: Good evening. Do you speak English?
Jean: Yes, I do.
Jean: Do you have a reservation?
Mona: No, we dont.
Jean: This way please.
Jean: Would you like to see a menu?
Mona: Yes, we would, thank you.
Jean: Can I get you anything to drink, while you decide?
Jack: Ill have a light beer, thank you.
Jean: Local or imported?
Jack: Do you have Australian?
Jean: Yes, we do.
Jack: Ill have Australian thanks.
Mona: Just a bottle of water for me, thank you.
Jean: Certainly.

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L1:

Here is a chant for you to learn and practise to help keep some of the
lesson with you until next time.
Eng: I recommend
I recommend
a restaurant close to here
And may I suggest,
May I suggest,
You try a local beer?

Eng: I recommend
I recommend
a restaurant close to here
And may I suggest,
May I suggest,
You try a local beer?

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Tune in next time as Lesson 6, Making Recommendations, continues.

And don't forget to visit our websites at abc.net.au/ra and
click on the Chinese Service and AMES at ames.net.au.

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