Book your accomodation
Buche deine Unterkunft.
- Book and reserve a room - by phone, email and online.
- Know common hotel and room types.
Book your accommodation in German with practical phrases like "ein Zimmer reservieren" (to reserve a room), "Doppelzimmer" (double room), and "Stornierungsbedingungen" (cancellation policy). Learn to handle phone calls, emails, and online bookings confidently.
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Exercises Share Copied!
These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Übung 1: Conversation exercise
Anleitung:
- Play a conversation to reserve a room. Decide on a date and ask if they have a free room. (Play a conversation to reserve a room. Decide on a date and ask if they have a free room.)
- Decide what type of accomodation you want to book. (Decide what type of accomodation you want to book. )
- Ask questions about what is included in your booking. (Ask questions about what is included in your booking. )
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Haben Sie am 5. Februar ein Zimmer frei? Do you have a room available on the 5th of February? |
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Ich möchte ein Einzelzimmer buchen. I would like to book a single room. |
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Ich möchte ein Bett in einem Hostelzimmer buchen. I want to book a bed in a hostel room. |
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Gibt es ein Doppelzimmer verfügbar? Is there a double room available? |
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Gibt es auch ein Schwimmbad? Is there a pool as well? |
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Ist das Frühstück inbegriffen? Is breakfast included? |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ich habe ein Doppelzimmer für drei Nächte _____ .
(I have _____ a double room for three nights.)2. Das Reisebüro hat meine Reservierung _____ .
(The travel agency has _____ my reservation.)3. Wir haben in einer Jugendherberge _____ .
(We have _____ overnight in a youth hostel.)4. Sie hat Halbpension für das Apartment _____ .
(She has _____ half board for the apartment.)Exercise 4: Book your accommodation
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Haben - Have
Perfekt
- ich habe
- du hast
- er/sie/es hat
- wir haben
- ihr habt
- sie/Sie haben
Buchen - Book
Perfekt
- ich habe gebucht
- du hast gebucht
- er/sie/es hat gebucht
- wir haben gebucht
- ihr habt gebucht
- sie/Sie haben gebucht
Bestätigen - Confirm
Perfekt
- ich habe bestätigt
- du hast bestätigt
- er/sie/es hat bestätigt
- wir haben bestätigt
- ihr habt bestätigt
- sie/Sie haben bestätigt
Übernachten - Stay overnight
Infinitiv
- übernachten
Wollen - Want
Präteritum
- ich wollte
- du wolltest
- er/sie/es wollte
- wir wollten
- ihr wolltet
- sie/Sie wollten
Sein - To be
Präsens
- ich bin
- du bist
- er/sie/es ist
- wir sind
- ihr seid
- sie/Sie sind
Finden - Find
Perfekt
- ich habe gefunden
- du hast gefunden
- er/sie/es hat gefunden
- wir haben gefunden
- ihr habt gefunden
- sie/Sie haben gefunden
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
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Perfekt
| German | English |
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| (ich) habe gebucht | I have booked |
| (du) hast gebucht | You have booked |
| (er/sie/es) hat gebucht | he/she/it has booked |
| (wir) haben gebucht | we have booked |
| (ihr) habt gebucht | you have booked |
| (sie) haben gebucht | they have booked |
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Booking Your Accommodation in German
This lesson focuses on practical language skills for booking accommodation when traveling in German-speaking countries. The content is designed for learners at the A2 level, covering common scenarios such as reserving a hotel room by phone, requesting rooms by email, and making online bookings. It includes dialogues, vocabulary, verb conjugations, and a short story to reinforce learning.
Key Topics Covered
- Telephone reservations: Phrases and sentences to reserve single or double rooms, confirm dates, inquire about prices, and amenities like breakfast and Wi-Fi.
- Writing email enquiries: Formal requests for booking information, asking about prices and cancellation policies.
- Online booking conversations: Simulated dialogues clarifying room features, costs, and additional services such as parking and breakfast.
Essential Vocabulary and Expressions
This lesson introduces useful terms like reservieren (to reserve), Einzelzimmer (single room), Doppelzimmer (double room), Frühstück (breakfast), Stornierungsbedingungen (cancellation conditions), and bestätigen (to confirm).
Grammar Highlights: Verb Conjugation and Perfect Tense
The lesson emphasizes verbs important for discussions about reservations, especially their perfect tense forms. Examples include:
- haben gebucht – have booked
- haben bestätigt – have confirmed
- haben übernachtet – have stayed overnight
Additionally, it covers modal verbs like wollen (wanted/want to) in the simple past (Präteritum), which are common in polite requests and descriptions.
Short Story for Context
A contextual mini-story demonstrates a real-life booking situation, incorporating key verbs and vocabulary. This enhances understanding by situating language use in a relatable narrative.
Differences Between English and German in Booking Conversations
In German, formal communication often uses polite forms like Sie and the phrase structure tends to be more direct yet courteous, for example, starting a call with "Guten Tag, hier ist..." rather than the more casual English "Hi, this is..." The verb position changes: in statements, the finite verb is often second, but in questions and subordinate clauses it moves to the end, e.g., "Möchten Sie das Zimmer buchen?" (Would you like to book the room?). English typically keeps a more consistent verb position.
Useful phrases include:
- Ich möchte gern ein Zimmer reservieren. (I would like to reserve a room.)
- Wie viel kostet das Zimmer pro Nacht? (How much does the room cost per night?)
- Könnten Sie mir bitte die Preise mitteilen? (Could you please tell me the prices?)
- Gibt es WLAN im Zimmer? (Is there Wi-Fi in the room?)
Understanding these structures will help learners sound polite and clear when making accommodation bookings in German.
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