At the hotel
In het hotel
- Do your hotel check-in and check-out.
- Request changes or extra services during your stay.
- Report any issues related to your stay at the reception.
- the indirect object
Learn essential Dutch phrases for staying at a hotel, including inchecken (to check in), de sleutel (the key), ontbijt (breakfast), and melden (to report). Practice dialogues for requesting extra diensten (services) and solving problemen (problems) at the receptie (reception).
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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Melden
To report
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Uitchecken
To check out
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Zicht op zee
Sea view
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De sleutel
The key
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De receptie
The reception
Oefening 2: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Play a dialogue between the hotel staff and the guest during check-in. (Play a dialogue between the hotel staff and the guest during check-in.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Ik heb een reservering gemaakt bij booking.com. I made a reservation with booking.com. |
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Wat is uw reserveringsnummer? What is your reservation number? |
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Het ontbijt begint om 7 uur en eindigt om 10 uur. Breakfast starts at 7 and ends at 10 o'clock. |
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Uw kamernummer is 215, op de tweede verdieping. Your room number is 215, on the second floor. |
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De eetkamer is naast de lift op de eerste verdieping. The dining room is next to the elevator on the first floor. |
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Zou ik een extra handdoek kunnen krijgen? Could I have an extra towel? |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. De receptiemedewerker _____ de beste kamer voor de gast.
(The front desk clerk _____ the best room for the guest.)2. Ik _____ het lawaai meteen bij de receptie.
(I _____ the noise to the reception immediately.)3. Wilt u _____ helpen met uitchecken, alstublieft?
(Would you _____ help with checking out, please?)4. De gast laat de sleutel _____ de receptie achter.
(The guest leaves the key _____ the reception.)Exercise 5: A stay at the hotel
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Kiezen - Choose
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik kies
- jij kiest
- hij/zij kiest
- wij kiezen
- jullie kiezen
- zij kiezen
Melden - Inform
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- ik meld
- jij meldt
- hij/zij meldt
- wij melden
- jullie melden
- zij melden
Exercise 6: Het meewerkend voorwerp
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The indirect object
Show translation Show answersde gast, de receptie, mijn moeder, ons, de baliemedewerker
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Kiezen to choose Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
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| (ik) kies | I choose |
| (jij) kiest/kies | you choose/choose |
| (hij/zij/het) kiest | he/she/it chooses |
| (wij) kiezen | we choose |
| (jullie) kiezen | you choose |
| (zij) kiezen | they choose |
Melden to report Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) meld | I report |
| (jij) meldt/meld | you report |
| (hij/zij/het) meldt | he/she/it reports |
| (wij) melden | we report |
| (jullie) melden | you report |
| (zij) melden | they report |
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Welcome to the 'At the Hotel' Dutch Learning Guide
This lesson focuses on practical language skills needed when interacting in a hotel setting. It is designed for learners at the A2 level and covers useful vocabulary, expressions, and grammar related to checking in, requesting extra services, and reporting issues during a hotel stay.
Lesson Content Overview
The lesson includes dialogues that simulate real-life hotel interactions such as:
- Checking in at the reception: phrases to confirm your reservation and ask about amenities.
- Requesting additional services: how to politely ask for extra towels, late check-out, or other conveniences.
- Reporting problems: vocabulary for describing and addressing issues like heating malfunctions or noisy air conditioning.
Key Vocabulary and Expressions
Some highlighted words and expressions include:
- Reservering (reservation)
- Sleutel (key)
- Ontbijt (breakfast)
- Wachtwoord (password, typically for wifi)
- Late check-out (late check-out)
- Wekservice (wake-up service)
- Handdoek (towel)
- Klacht (complaint)
- Technicus (technician)
- Huishoudpersoneel (housekeeping staff)
Grammar Focus: The Indirect Object
The main grammatical focus is on the indirect object ("meewerkend voorwerp"), which is commonly used in Dutch for indicating to whom or for whom something is done. This structure is essential when making requests or reporting issues in polite conversation.
The lesson includes exercises on verb conjugation and the correct placement of indirect objects in sentences, for example:
- "Ik meld het lawaai meteen bij de receptie." (I report the noise immediately at the reception.)
- "De receptiemedewerker kiest de beste kamer voor de gast." (The receptionist chooses the best room for the guest.)
Short Story for Contextual Practice
A short narrative illustrates how these verbs and vocabulary are used in context during a hotel stay. This helps reinforce correct verb forms and practical usage of expressions.
Differences Between English and Dutch Instructions
Unlike English, Dutch often places indirect objects without a preposition, and uses specific pronouns like mij or me depending on formality and syntax. For example, the phrase Wilt u mij helpen translates to "Would you help me," where mij is the indirect object without an explicit preposition, whereas English requires the preposition "to" in some cases.
Also, Dutch verbs frequently use separable prefixes and have distinct conjugations that must agree with the subject and tense, as seen with verbs like kiezen (to choose) and melden (to report).
Useful Phrases to Remember
- Goedemiddag, ik heb een reservering. – Good afternoon, I have a reservation.
- Kunt u mij een handdoek brengen? – Can you bring me a towel?
- Ik wil een klacht melden. – I want to report a complaint.
- Waar is het ontbijt? – Where is the breakfast?
- Ik meld het probleem bij de receptie. – I report the problem to the reception.
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