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?”
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