M1: Speaking

Instructional Objective

You will be able to speak about vacation reservation, ordering flight ticket and tour packaging.

Video 1 : At travel agent

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Dialogue 1

Practice the dialogue with your partner

Receptionist    : Good morning Sir. How can I help you?
Customer         : Well I have some time off from work next month and I was thinking of  going to Australia.
Receptionist    : That sounds great. How long is your vacation?
Customer         : Just one week.  My last day of work is 26th of July. And I go back on  the 5th August
Receptionist    : OK. Here’s our Sydney Brochure. Have a look if there is a hotel that you like.
Customer         : Ah. This one is good. The Four Season Hotel. It’s expensive but I have been told It’s very nice.
Receptionist    : Yes. It’s very high class hotel. ’m sure you’ll enjoy your stay there. Would you like me to make the booking  now , Sir.
Customer         : Yes, please.

Video 2 : At travel agency

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Practice the dialogue with your friend

Dialogue 2

(Booking a Flight)

A         : Hello, I need to schedule my trip to Paris for next week?
B         : When would you like to travel?
A         : I have to reach Paris by the 24th
B         : Is this a round trip? Will you need a return ticket, too ?
A         : Yes, check that for 31st in the evening.
B         : Yes, there’s a nonstop flight to Paris from Kennedy airport on 24th at 6AM. On 31st you may board flight 309 which is also nonstop at 4:30 PM.
A         : Okay, fine, I think that can work for me.
B         : Would you like to book the tickets then?
A         : What’s the cost ?
B         : It’ll be $2.750
A         : Do you accept cards?
B         : Yes, we do.

(Booking a Hotel)

A         : I’d like to book a hotel in Paris, please.
B         : Sure, we can help you find a great place.
A         : Well, I need a budget hotel that’s near the marketplaces.
B         : Certainly, just give me a second. Okay, here’s one. It’s the Belladonna on Lock Avenue.
A         : What are the rates for 1 person?
B         : It costs $150 per night. The room is big and has one queen size bed.
A         : Okay, book that for 3 nights then, from the 24th to the 26th of this month.
B         : Certainly, sir. Is there anything else I could help you with?
A         : That’s all for now, thank you!

(Enquiring for a Lower Fare)

A         : How may I help you?
B         : I need to book three tickets in economy class for Tokyo on the 28th of May.
A         : Okay. Yes here’s a flight on ANA from San Francisco to Tokyo. Would you like the return tickets, too?
B         : No, just one way. How much is the fare?
A         : It would be $5.570 for three tickets.
B         : Are there any other cheaper flights?
A         : This is the Cheapest for that day. However, if you book for the 1st of June, you’ll have to pay only $4.800 for the three tickets on JAL.
B         : I see. Let me talk to my husband and call you back.

Exercise:

Practice the dialogue above with your partner. For more practice you may visit: https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/travel/travel01.htm

Dialogue 3 :  

Nadya             : Good afternoon.
Karima            : Good afternoon.
Nadya             :  What can I help you?
Karima            :  I would like to book a holiday in Lampung.
Nadya             :  Certainly. When would you like to go, Mom.
Karima            :  From twenty first until twenty fourth March.
Nadya             :  For four days, Mom.
Karima            :  Yes, that’s right.
Nadya             :  And how many people?
Karima            :  Oh. Just for me.
Nadya             :  I see. Are you interested in a package from one of the tour    Operators?
Karima            :  What do you suggest?
Nadya             :  If you are travelling  alone, then I recommend, “Pahawang Trips”
Karima            :  What does “Pahawang Trip” have?
Nadya             :  They have got a special offer for individuals one day in Pahawang Island just for Rp. 2.900.000
Karima            :  That sounds reasonable. What does the price include?
Nadya             :  It includes return boat fare, plus a stay in a cottage with breakfast and dinner.
Karima            :  What a nice package.

Dialogue 4 : An amazing package of you

Travel Agent  : Hello Sir, you gave a call regarding the booking of yours to Lampung.
Costumer    : Yes, please.
Travel Agent  : Sir, I would like to tell you that we have recently prepared an amazing  package of you and your wife.

Customer     : Can you tell me the detail of the package?

Travel Agent  : Sure, This package you will get three night and two days. Breakfast    and lunch are include in this, and the complete package is  Rp. 7.500.000.
Customer     : That’s a nice package.
Travel Agent  :  So, When are you and your wife plan to go?
Customer     :  Well, I plan to have vacation next month. I think about early June.
Travel Agent  :  That’s perfect, Sir. This package will be valid for two months.
Customer      :  Great. How can I complete the booking?
Travel Agent  :  Just  give your ID proof and photograph and you have to pay the down payment Rp. 4.000.000.
Customer   :  Sure, no problem. How can I make the payment?
Travel Agent  :  You can pay by cash or transfer. You may also pay by credit card.
Customer    :  OK. I will pay by transfer.

Travel Agent  :  I will send you the Travel Agent bank account as soon as possible.
Customer   :  All right. Thanks.
Travel Agent  : Good bye, Sir.
Customer    : Good bye, see you.

More Exercises you can explore these links :

  1. Conversations In English At The Travel Agency
  2. Visiting a Travel Agent
  3. Buying a plane ticket
  4. Airport Conversation in English 
  5. Tip Your Tour Guide