Inquiring About Amenities (Lockers, Showers, Restrooms)
A guest needs to locate or understand the usage of auxiliary facilities like secure lockers for belongings, shower rooms for changing, or nearby restrooms.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
lockers
Secure storage units where you can keep your clothes and belongings safe while swimming. They are common in public facilities like pools or gyms.
changing rooms
Areas where people go to change into swimwear or regular clothes. They often include mirrors and benches for convenience.
showers
Places to rinse off water or soap before or after swimming. In pools, they help keep the water clean.
restrooms
Another word for bathrooms or toilets. Use this polite term when asking for directions in public places.
reception desk
The front counter where you check in or get information at a facility like a pool or hotel.
digital code
An electronic password, often numbers, used to lock or unlock something like a locker instead of a physical key.
lifeguard stand
A raised chair or platform where a lifeguard sits to watch swimmers and ensure safety in the pool area.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, I'm new here. Can you tell me where I can find the lockers and changing rooms?
This is a polite way to ask for directions when you're unfamiliar with a place. 'Excuse me' gets attention, 'I'm new here' explains your situation, and 'Can you tell me where I can find...' is a common structure for location questions. Use it in public places like pools or gyms.
The lockers are just past the reception desk, on your right.
This gives clear directions using prepositions like 'past' (beyond) and 'on your right' (to the right side). It's useful for helping others navigate, and the word 'just' makes it sound close and easy. Practice this for describing locations simply.
How do the lockers work? Do I need a coin or a key?
This asks about how something functions, using 'How do... work?' for mechanisms and alternatives like 'coin or a key' with 'or' for choices. It's practical for inquiring about equipment in facilities; the question form helps clarify options.
They use a digital code. You just set your own four-digit code when you lock it.
This explains a process simply: 'They use' describes the method, and 'You just set... when...' gives steps with 'just' for ease. 'Four-digit code' specifies details. Use this pattern to describe instructions clearly to beginners.
Are there restrooms separate from the changing rooms?
A yes/no question using 'Are there...?' to check existence, and 'separate from' to mean not connected. It's useful for confirming details about facilities. This structure is common in travel or public inquiries to avoid confusion.
The main restrooms are located right across from the entrance to the pool deck, past the lifeguard stand.
This provides detailed directions with location words like 'across from' (opposite), 'past' (beyond), and 'right' (directly). 'Pool deck' refers to the area around the pool. It's great for giving precise guidance; note the comma for listing steps.
Got it. So, lockers and changing rooms to the right, and restrooms across from the pool entrance.
'Got it' means 'I understand,' followed by 'So...' to summarize. It uses 'and' to connect items and prepositions like 'to the right' and 'across from.' This is a useful way to confirm and repeat information to show comprehension.