Guest Bathroom and Amenities
The host directs the guest to the guest bathroom, ensures they know where towels and other necessities are located, and offers practical information.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
guest bathroom
A bathroom for visitors in your home, not the main one used by family members. Use this when showing a special bathroom to guests.
towels
Soft cloths used for drying your body after showering. Always point out where they are to make guests feel welcome.
cabinet
A storage unit with doors, often under a sink, to keep things like towels hidden. Common in bathrooms for organization.
sink
A basin with a faucet for washing hands or face. In bathrooms, it's usually in the vanity area.
shampoo
Liquid soap for washing hair. Provide extra for guests to show hospitality during their stay.
body wash
Soap in liquid form for cleaning the body. It's often placed in the shower for easy access.
shower caddy
A holder or basket that hangs in the shower to store soap and shampoo. Useful for keeping bathroom items organized.
light switch
A button or lever on the wall to turn lights on or off. Always show guests its location to avoid confusion.
fan switch
A control for the bathroom fan that removes steam and odors. It's often near the light switch for convenience.
trash can
A small bin for throwing away waste, like tissues. Place one near the toilet for hygiene.
air freshener
A product that makes the air smell nice, often placed on surfaces. Use it to keep the bathroom pleasant for guests.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Feel free to use it anytime during your stay.
This polite phrase invites someone to use something without hesitation. 'Feel free' means no restrictions, and 'anytime' shows flexibility. Use it when offering facilities to guests to make them comfortable.
Towels are in the cabinet under the sink.
A simple location description using 'are in' for placement. 'Under the sink' specifies position. Useful for giving directions in homes; practice prepositions like 'in' and 'under' for clarity.
There's also some extra shampoo and body wash in the shower caddy if you need them.
This offers additional items conditionally with 'if you need them.' 'There's also' adds information. Great for hospitality; it shows thoughtfulness and uses plural 'them' for multiple items.
Good to know. So, the light switch is right by the door, I assume?
'Good to know' acknowledges information positively. 'I assume' expresses a guess politely. Use this in conversations to confirm details; it's a natural way to ask questions indirectly.
Exactly. And the fan switch is right above it. Just give a quick pull.
'Exactly' agrees strongly. 'Right above it' uses location words, and 'just give a quick pull' gives simple instructions. Helpful for explaining controls; focus on imperative verbs like 'give' for directions.
Everything seems pretty straightforward. I appreciate you pointing everything out.
'Straightforward' means easy to understand. 'I appreciate' expresses thanks formally. Use this to show gratitude after a tour; it's polite and common in guest-host interactions.
No problem at all! If you run out of anything or can't find something, just let me know.
'No problem at all' downplays thanks casually. The conditional 'if' offers help. Essential for hosts; it uses 'run out of' for depletion and 'let me know' to invite communication.