Week 1 · Hotel: arriving too early
Listen for the offers hidden in polite sentences — "I can put you on the list", "We'll text you" — they tell you what happens next.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1Hi, I have a reservation under Lee.
- 2Let me pull that up. Three nights, right?
- 3Yes, that's right.
- 4I'm sorry, your room's not ready yet.
- 5Our check in time is three in the afternoon.
- 6Oh, I was hoping to lie down for a bit.
- 7I can put you on the list for an early check in.
- 8We'll text you the moment it's ready.
- 9Can I leave my bags here in the meantime?
- 10Of course. Here's your claim ticket.
- 11There's free coffee in the lobby while you wait.
- 12Great. Is there somewhere to eat nearby?
- 13There's a nice little diner right across the street.
- 14Perfect. I'll go get some breakfast there.
- 15Good news, your room is ready early!
FAQ
- How does this dictation practice work?
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- What level is this lesson?
- This lesson is graded A2 on the CEFR scale and has 15 sentences. Dictation Trainer lessons start at A1 and climb as the library grows.