VIP Class Notes (Tibo) [S+W]

Copy a conversation you had a with a host on airBNB and try to correct it.

Vocabulary

hairdresser 美发师
I am not happy with the cut I got from my hairdresser yesterday

Hair salon / place where you do your hair.

Technique 技术
He is not good technically
His technique is not good.

reception 前台
The reception is on the 1st floor.

hotspring 温泉
Hot springs are great in Japan.

sauna 桑拿浴
I like to go to the sauna.

Jacuzzi 冲浪按摩浴缸
You will have a jacuzzi in your room.

friendly 热情
Thai people are very friendly.

exchange student  留学生
I was an exchange student in Japan 10 years ago.

to share / 分享
I shared the cake with my friends

dial / input a number
Dial 13452

position / where something is
GPS position  
I will share my position with you on WeChat.

address/ a number on a road.
Our address is Room 931, 9th floor, Building A, 10 Jing an road.

Talking to the receptionist?
Do you have a private hot spring? How can I book it?
What is the opening time? What is the closing time?
What time does it open/close?
What are the working hours?

Talking to the host:

Do you have any recommendations  推荐？

Are you Thai?
Are you from around there?
Do you know the place well? do you have any recommendations ?

I am booking a driver for pick up now. Could you please give me your exact address?
I won’t be living in the hotel, I am actually helping my friend to book it. Is it ok if I share your contact with my friend? This way he/she can contact you directly if anything.

there are 9 persons together -> we are 9 / we are a group of 9 (people)

Hi, are the host?
I want to know how to get to your house from the airport?
Could you give me the house directions?

And the locks password?

If the house has the parking?

Thank you

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Hi,
I booked your apartment on (date)
There are a few things I want to ask you:
– How can I go to your house from the airport?
– Could you please give me the exact address of the house?
– How can I open the door? Is it an electronic lock or do I need to use a key?
– Is there a parking spot in the compound?
Thank you in advance.

OR

Hi,
I booked your apartment on (date)
I would like to ask you the directions to the house from the airport.
Could you please also give me the exact address?
Once I arrive, how can I open the door?
I may rent a car during my stay, is there a parking spot available?
Thank you in advance.

Grammar

Asking permission:
Is it ok if I ……
Is it ok if I share your contact with my friend?
Is it ok if I put the keys on the table when I leave?

Asking confirmation?
It is next to the street, right?
It is next to the street, isn’t it?
You will pick us up, won’t you?
The address is : XYZ, is it correct?
Can you please confirm the address for me, I found XYZ, is it right?
Can you please confirm that you can wait for us until 11pm that day?
I just want to make sure, the address is XYZ, right?

Pronunciation

does (for questions)

dose (amount)