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Booking Hotels and Renting Apartments – HearSay

Italian A1

Listen in as Alessandro and Elena talk about booking hotel rooms and renting apartments in real, everyday Italian. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

Lessons

Greeting someone and requesting a room
Elena arrives at Alessandro's place, introduces herself, and asks about renting a room for specific dates in March.
Checking room availability and daily rate
Alessandro confirms the dates and floor of the available room, and tells Elena the nightly rate.
Calculating total price and breakfast options
Elena calculates the total cost for her stay and asks Alessandro if breakfast is included in the price.
Asking about room furniture and layout
Elena asks about the room's furnishings, and Alessandro describes the double bed, wardrobe, and chest of drawers.
Inquiring about bathroom and seeing room
Elena asks about the bathroom facilities and television before asking Alessandro to show her the room.
Pointing out a broken window handle
Elena compliments the bright room with two windows, but notices that one window does not close properly.
Reporting a maintenance problem politely
Elena explains that the room gets cold at night, and Alessandro promises to have a friend come repair the window tomorrow.
Accepting a room and future plans
Elena agrees to take the room for March and mentions that she plans to return for a longer stay in April.
Discussing long-term apartment rental options
Alessandro suggests a full apartment for her three-month stay and describes its kitchen and living room.
Asking about monthly rent prices
Alessandro details the bedrooms and bathroom, and Elena asks about the monthly and overall cost for three months.
Explaining why you need a kitchen
Elena explains why she prefers the apartment over a room, noting that she wants to cook fresh market fish.
Scheduling an apartment viewing visit
Elena asks to see the apartment immediately, but since a guest is currently staying there, they arrange a viewing for the next morning.
Confirming long-term lease dates
Alessandro and Elena confirm the exact dates for her three-month lease starting in April.
Receiving keys and saying goodbye
Alessandro hands Elena the room key, and they say goodbye until their meeting the following morning.

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