Accomodation
Accomodation
Accommodation Types
- Understand different types of accommodation available in Spanish-speaking countries - hotels (hoteles), bed and breakfasts (camas y desayunos), hostels (albergues), motels (moteles), vacation rentals (alquileres vacacionales), camping sites (campings), villas (villas), apartments (apartamentos).
Accommodation Vocabulary
- Familiarise yourself with some vocabulary related to accommodation, for instance:
- Single room - Habitación individual
- Double room - Habitación doble
- Suite - Suite
- Reservation - Reserva
- To book - Reservar
- Available - Disponible
- Full - Completo
Practice Booking Dialogues
- Practice dialogues inquiring about or booking accommodation. Use the relevant vocabulary and make sure to use the right politeness forms. For example, ‘¿Tiene habitaciones disponibles para estas fechas?’
Facilities Terms
- Learn phrases related to the facilities or services available at accommodation. This can include:
- Air conditioner - Aire acondicionado
- Heating - Calefacción
- Room service - Servicio de habitaciones
- Swimming pool - Piscina
- Sea view - Vista al mar
- Free Wifi - Wifi gratuito
Study from Real-world Materials
- Look at reading materials, such as brochures or online listings of accommodation in Spanish-speaking countries to familiarise yourself with the real-world usage of these words and phrases.
Understand Customs and Etiquettes
- Understand more about the customs and etiquette involved in staying in accommodations in Spanish-speaking countries. This can be very different from British traditions.
Complaints and Assistance
- Learn how to make complaints or ask for assistance in Spanish. This is particularly essential as it encompasses important aspects of customer service, a crucial part of travel and tourism. Phrases can include ‘La ducha está rota’ (The shower is broken).
Listening Practices
- Practice listening to conversations, podcasts, or watch videos about accommodation services in Spanish. This would help boost your comprehension abilities.
Writing Reviews
- Try writing reviews about accommodation services as this will test your ability to articulate opinions and experiences in Spanish. For example, ‘El hotel estaba limpio y el personal era amable’ (The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly).
Role-play Scenarios
- Role-playing scenarios can also be a good idea. You could recreate a situation where you’re checking into a hotel or asking for information about a hotel, such as its amenities or availability.
Remember, consistent practise will go a long way in enhancing your command over Spanish language skills pertinent to travel and tourism, accommodation being a substantial part.