1、Hotel Practical EnglishScene 3 ConciergeTeaching ProceduresExercises 4Text3Hotel Practical English2Case Study5Home Reading6Free Talk1.Free TalkDoor girls are just standing at the door to greet guests,so its a boring job.Whats your idea about it?Some bell-men are eager to get tips from guests,while t
2、he others think the letter of thanks is more than any money.Which do you prefer?Give good reasons to support your opinion,please.Hotel Practical English Dialogue 1 Im Here to Meet You Li Ming(B)works in the Concierge at Golden Lake Hotel.Now he is standing at Beijing international airport with the h
3、otel sign in hands,waiting for the guest,Cyndi Lauper(A)A:Excuse me.Im Cyndi Lauper coming from the USA.I made a reservation with your hotel a week ago.B:My name is Li Ming.Im here to meet you.A:Thank you.B:Is this everything,madam?A:Yes，but this suitcase is very heavy.B:Dont worry.Ill take it for y
4、ou.This way,pleaseA:ThanksB:Get into the car,please.Ill leave your luggage in the trunk of the car.(In the car.)A:Its my first visit to Beijing.It looks beautiful.Ill do some sightseeing later.What do you suggest I should see?.Hotel Practical English B:There are many scenic spots and historical site
5、s in Beijing.The Imperial Palace is near to our hotel and it was built in 1406.Its the residence of 24 successive emperors in the feudal society.A:Its really incredible.It has so long a history.It must be splendid and magnificent.B:Yes,its really worth seeing.A:Can I go there on foot?B:Im afraid you
6、 will be lost.Youd better take a bus.A:Which bus should I take?B:No.1 bus gets there.And there is a stop on the right of the hotel.It just costs you 1 yuan.A:Thank you very much.B:In addition,the Great Wall,the Ming Tombs and the Summer Palace are also places of interest.Tour package is cheaper.If y
7、ou like,I can help you with it.A:Its very nice of you to give me so much help.B:Its a pleasure.Hotel Practical English Dialogue 2 How Do You Like This Room?（A:Bellman B:Mr.White）A:Good afternoon,sir.B:Good afternoon.A:Very nice to see you.Let me help you with your luggage.B:Thanks a lot.A:Whats your
8、 room number,please？B:Here is my room card.Just a moment,please.The room number is 629.A:I see.This way,please.B:Why dont you have the fourth floor?A:In China,the number 4 has the same sound as the word“death”in English.People dont like this number,because it reminds them of death.B:Oh,its just like
9、 the No.13 in western countries.A:Yes.So we havent the 13th floor,too.B:Its very considerate of you.A:Thank you.Here we are.How do you like this room,sir?It just faces the seaYou can watch the ebb and flow of the tideB：Its terrific.I like it very much.Hotel Practical EnglishA:Do you mind if I put yo
10、ur luggage by the wardrobe?B:Certainly not.Thank you very much.A:If you need something,just call me over the phone.Dial 9 first,and then dial 331.B:OK.Thank you.Text Hotel Concierge Hotel concierge is one of the functions of the Front Office.Generally speaking,Concierge is composed of chief concierg
11、e,bell-man that is also called bell-boy,door man or door girl,airport representative and driver.In hotels,a concierge helps guests with various tasks like making restaurant reservations,arranging for spa services,recommending night life hot spots,booking transportation,assisting with various travel
12、arrangements and tours of local attractions.In addition,a concierge also manages valet parking and guest luggage.At the same time,a concierge handles in-coming and out-going mails for guests as well.In short,a concierge is often expected to“achieve the impossible”,dealing with any request a guest ma
13、y have,no matter how strange.That is the concierge who makes the impossible possible and do anything you required.In upscale establishments,a bell-man meets the guests as they step out of the car and escort them to their lofts.He takes the baggage to the guests room.The door man or door girl greets
14、guests and shows them the way to the front desk.Private car transfer is available between the airport and the hotel.The airport representative is in charge of it.The following are the top qualities needed for someone who wants to work in the hotel concierge.Number one is a true enjoyment of working
15、with people.Guests may be impatient and stressed out but a concierge needs to roll with that and not let it affect how you help them.The second is great organizational skills.Multi-tasking is the name of the game.The third top quality is energy and patience.A concierge has to be dedicated because be
16、yond the regular work hours,he or she needs spend a lot of time learning things.Hitting museums or checking out the latest restaurant or exhibit so he or she can talk to the guest about it with firsthand knowledge.This is unpaid time and possibly time away from the family,but it comes with the job.T
17、ext.Exercises Role-play Activity The following is a role-play activity to practice the service done by a concierge.Divide the class into two groups:bellmen and hotel guests.And then have the students work in pairs.The following is a conversation just as a sample.The students can create conversations
18、 as they like.(A:Guest B:bellman)B:Nice to see you again,sir.How are you doing?A:Fine,thank you.The room is very cozy.I had a good sleep last night.Im going to see a friend today.Could you help me figure out how to get to Beijing Seismological Bureau from here?B:Sure.First,you need to go to the Jian
19、guomen subway station.Its not far from here.A:Which bus gets there?B:You can go there on foot.It just takes you ten minutes.A:But Im afraid Ill be lost.B:Dont worry about it.Just go down this street,you will see the Jianguomen subway station on the right.You will not miss it.Exercises A:Thats great.
20、B:Take Subway Line 2 to Fuxingmen first.And then transfer to Line 1 to Muxidi.A:Oh,it sounds a little complicated.I have to buy the ticket twice.How much is a ticket?B:Two yuan.But you just need to buy the ticket once.And the ticket is a metro card.A:Can you tell me how to use it?B:Yes,sir.When you
21、enter the station,put the metro card on the card-reading machine and take it back quickly.At the same time,rush into the door because the door will close very fast automatically.If you are in the station,you can go wherever you like.Take good care of the ticket because you have to use it when you go
22、 out of the subway station.A:I see.Thanks a lot.B:There is a bus stop by the subway station.Youd better take the No.26 bus to the Beijing Seismological Bureau.A:Its very kind of you.Case StudyGet Me Two Tickets（Mr.and Mrs.Waltz are free tonight,so they intend to go to the music concert.Now Mrs.Waltz
23、 is talking with a door-man about it.）W:Hello.D:Good day,Madam.How may I help you?W:Would you be able to get me two tickets to a music concert in this area tonight?D:I will certainly do my best.What kind of music concert would you like to attend?W:Classical or pop.D:All right.I can get you tickets t
24、o the symphony tonight,if you dont mind sitting on the balcony level.Unfortunately,its a bit too late to get tickets for tonights Jay Chou solo concert.Its completely sold out.W:Jay Chou is in town?Youre kidding.Are you sure you cant get me a pass?Ill pay extra.Exercises D:Well,hmm.Occasionally,conc
25、ert tickets are held for the hospitality industry.If you would like I can speak to my contact,and see if we can find you two held tickets,although they would be quite expensive.W:That would be wonderful.If not,I guess Ill take the symphony balcony tickets.Would you mind finding out for me tonights s
26、ymphony program as well?D:Certainly.I will call your room within the next hour with some answers.What is your room number?W:Im in 1019.D:Thank you,Madam.I do hope that we can assist you.Exercises Read the above conversation and complete the outline.You should write your answers in no more than three
27、 words.Mrs.Waltz wants to go to concert tonight so she needs 1 .The doorman can provide two tickets to 2 if Mr.and Mrs.Waltz would liketo sit on the balcony level.Jay Chou will perform 3 tonight.The hotel can get 4 at times,but guests must pay more money for them.The doorman is very efficient becaus
28、e he can give the guest answers just in 5 .Home Reading A ConciergeConcierge is a word coming from France.A concierge is an employee who lives on the premises of an apartment building or a hotel.While the phenomenon and the term are most common in France,they can be seen elsewhere,for example in the
29、 French-influenced neighborhood of Heliopolis in Cairo,Egypt.A similar position,known as the portero,exists in Spanish-speaking regions.In medieval times,the concierge was an officer of the King who was charged with executing justice,with the help of his bailiffs.The term concierge evolved from the
30、French Comte Des Cierges,The Keeper of the Candles,who tended to visiting nobles in castles of the medieval era.In 19th century and early 20th century apartment buildings,particularly in Paris,the concierge often had a small apartment on the ground floor and was able to monitor all comings and going
31、s.However,such settings are now extremely rare;most concierges in small or middle-sized buildings have been replaced by the part-time services of door-staff.These are less costly.Some larger apartment buildings or groups of buildings retain the use of a concierge.The concierge may,for instance,keep
32、the mail of absented dwellers;be entrusted with the apartment keys to deal with emergencies when residents are absent,provide information to residents and guests,provide access control,enforce rules,and act as a go-between for residents and management,when management is not on-site.Home Reading Deci
33、de whether the statements are true(T)or false(F)after reading the passage above.1.Concierge is a French word.（）2.The term concierge is just used in France.（）3.The term concierge can date back to medieval era.（）4.Door-staff have taken the place of concierge now.（）5.Door-staff have to provide information to residents and guests.（）Thank you!
