F2F Class Notes (Peter)

Grammar

In the past, I don’t have money – In the past, I didn’t have money

I don’t have a plan – I don’t have plans / I don’t have any plan

Vocabulary

Download – (verb), 下载
Ex. Before going to America, you need to download Google Maps.
Recreational Activities – (noun), fun things to do
Ex. If you go to Japan during winter, recreational activities include skiing and going to the hot springs.

Travel Vocabulary

Getting lost/Asking for directions:

Do you know the way to…
Ex. Do you know the way to the nearest subway station?
How can I get to …
Ex. How can I get to the Marriott Hotel?
Can you help me use Google Maps? I’m not used to it.

At a restaurant:

Excuse me, may I see the menu?

What do you recommend?

Where do I order?*
*Remember, in America, waiters are paid very little so you should tip them 15-20% of the bill. If you can’t afford to tip, then you shouldn’t go to a sit-down restaurant. If you order from a cashier (收银员), you don’t need to tip.

Where is the bathroom?

How long is the wait?

Do you have a happy hour?

Arriving at the Hotel:

I’d like to check-in please.
What is my room number?

What for is the gym on?

Is breakfast complimentary (free)?

Where is the concierge?

Visiting Tourist attractions:

How much is admission?

What time do you close?

Do you have a student discount?

Do you have a senior (old people) discount?

When you go to the Statue of Liberty, you should ask “how long is the ferry (boat) ride?”