English A1 Speaking & Writing #029: Speaking and writing practice for checking a reservation, confirming details, and writing a short reply.
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #029
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #029
Topic: Checking a reservation, confirming details, and writing a short reply.
Lesson overview
Today you will practice a simple speaking and writing situation. You will say that you have a reservation, check the booking, confirm details, and write a short reply. This lesson is useful for a desk, a hotel, a shop, or any place that checks a booking.
Review from previous lessons
- receipt = proof of payment
- counter = front desk area
- email = digital message
- help = assistance
- need = want or require
New words
1) reservation — reading: rez-er-VEY-shun — meaning: booking
2) booking — reading: BOO-king — meaning: booking
3) details — reading: DEE-taylz — meaning: small facts
4) confirm — reading: kun-FIRM — meaning: say it is correct
5) reply — reading: ri-PLY — meaning: short answer
New sentences
1) I have a reservation for two.
Reading: ai hav uh rez-er-VEY-shun for too
Meaning: I have a booking for two people.
2) Please check the booking.
Reading: pleez chek thuh BOO-king
Meaning: Please look at the booking and make sure it is correct.
3) The details are correct.
Reading: thuh DEE-taylz ar kuh-REKT
Meaning: The small facts are right.
4) Please confirm the time.
Reading: pleez kun-FIRM thuh tym
Meaning: Please say the time is correct.
5) Send a short reply.
Reading: send uh short ri-PLY
Meaning: Send a brief answer.
Usage notes
- Use reservation for a booked place or service.
- Use booking for the planned arrangement.
- Use details for small facts like time, number, or date.
- Use confirm when you want a clear yes or correct information.
- Use reply for a short answer by speech or writing.
Mini practice
A. Say the sentence:
- I have a reservation for two.
- Please check the booking.
- The details are correct.
- Please confirm the time.
- Send a short reply.
B. Fill the blank:
1) Please check the ______.
2) The ______ are correct.
3) Please ______ the time.
C. Write one short message:
- Hello. I have a reservation for two. Please confirm the time.
Answer key
1) booking
2) details
3) confirm
Reply instruction
Write one short reply in the forum using one new word. Keep it simple and clear.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #029
Available explanations:
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #029
Topic: Checking a reservation, confirming details, and writing a short reply.
Lesson overview
Today you will practice a simple speaking and writing situation. You will say that you have a reservation, check the booking, confirm details, and write a short reply. This lesson is useful for a desk, a hotel, a shop, or any place that checks a booking.
Review from previous lessons
- receipt = proof of payment
- counter = front desk area
- email = digital message
- help = assistance
- need = want or require
New words
1) reservation — reading: rez-er-VEY-shun — meaning: booking
2) booking — reading: BOO-king — meaning: booking
3) details — reading: DEE-taylz — meaning: small facts
4) confirm — reading: kun-FIRM — meaning: say it is correct
5) reply — reading: ri-PLY — meaning: short answer
New sentences
1) I have a reservation for two.
Reading: ai hav uh rez-er-VEY-shun for too
Meaning: I have a booking for two people.
2) Please check the booking.
Reading: pleez chek thuh BOO-king
Meaning: Please look at the booking and make sure it is correct.
3) The details are correct.
Reading: thuh DEE-taylz ar kuh-REKT
Meaning: The small facts are right.
4) Please confirm the time.
Reading: pleez kun-FIRM thuh tym
Meaning: Please say the time is correct.
5) Send a short reply.
Reading: send uh short ri-PLY
Meaning: Send a brief answer.
Usage notes
- Use reservation for a booked place or service.
- Use booking for the planned arrangement.
- Use details for small facts like time, number, or date.
- Use confirm when you want a clear yes or correct information.
- Use reply for a short answer by speech or writing.
Mini practice
A. Say the sentence:
- I have a reservation for two.
- Please check the booking.
- The details are correct.
- Please confirm the time.
- Send a short reply.
B. Fill the blank:
1) Please check the ______.
2) The ______ are correct.
3) Please ______ the time.
C. Write one short message:
- Hello. I have a reservation for two. Please confirm the time.
Answer key
1) booking
2) details
3) confirm
Reply instruction
Write one short reply in the forum using one new word. Keep it simple and clear.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].