Demo #2

Making a Hotel Reservation (B1-B2 Level)

This lesson integrates speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar using free or low-cost AI tools. It will follow a communicative approach with practical applications, focusing on traveling and making hotel reservations, a relevant real-life scenario for intermediate learners.

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand and respond to questions related to hotel reservations.
• Use vocabulary related to travel and accommodation.
• Practice speaking in a role-play scenario involving a hotel booking.
• Listen and comprehend a conversation between a guest and a hotel receptionist.
• Write an email to a hotel for reservation purposes.
• Review and apply grammar on present continuous and future tenses.

Tools Used:

1. ChatGPT (Free) – For conversation simulations and writing prompts.
2. Canva (Free) – For creating visual aids (e.g., role-play prompts or vocabulary flashcards).
3. Murf.ai (Free version) – For creating listening activities (AI-generated audio).
4. Quillionz (Free) – For generating comprehension quizzes.
5. Google Docs/Slides (Free) – For sharing worksheets and writing tasks.

1. Listening Activity: Understanding a Hotel Reservation (Murf.ai)

Tool: Murf.ai (Free version)

Objective: Students will listen to a simulated conversation between a hotel guest and a receptionist.

Steps:

1. Go to Murf.ai and sign up for the free version.
2. In the Text-to-Speech Editor, input the following script:Guest: Hello, I would like to make a reservation for two nights starting next Friday.
   Receptionist: Sure! Let me check our availability. Could you confirm the number of guests?
   Guest: Two adults and one child.
   Receptionist: Great, we have a family room available. Would you like to confirm your booking now?
3. To create a more realistic audio experience, choose voice profiles (male/female) for the guest and receptionist.
4. Generate the audio file and download it.
5. In your lesson, provide students with a worksheet (created in Google Docs or Google Slides) that includes:
   • A listening task: “Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks” or “Answer the following comprehension questions.”

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2. Speaking Activity: Role-Play a Hotel Booking (ChatGPT)

Tool: ChatGPT (Free)

Objective: Students will engage in a role-play conversation where they practice making hotel reservations.

Steps:

1. Open ChatGPT and type the following prompt: “Create a role-play conversation between a hotel receptionist and a guest booking a room for the weekend. Include questions about room availability, price, and special requests (like early check-in or room service).”
2. Copy the conversation generated by ChatGPT.
3. In your Google Docs/Slides worksheet, provide:
   • Conversation prompts: Have one student act as the receptionist and the other as the guest, using the role-play text as a guide.
   • Optional prompts: Include key questions like “What kind of room are you looking for?” and “Would you like breakfast included?”
4. Encourage improvisation: Ask students to change details, such as the dates or room preferences, to make the conversation more dynamic.

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3. Reading Activity: Understanding Hotel Descriptions (Canva)

Tool: Canva (Free)

Objective: Students will read and understand hotel room descriptions.

Steps:

1. Open Canva and search for infographic templates.
2. Create a visual with different types of hotel room descriptions (e.g., single room, double room, suite) using free images available in Canva.
3. Add descriptions like: Single Room: A cozy room with a single bed, ideal for solo travelers. Suite: A luxury room with a separate living area, perfect for families.
4. Save the infographic as a PDF or image.
5. In your lesson, ask students to:
   • Read the descriptions and match them with pictures of the rooms.
   • Answer questions like “Which room would you choose for a family of four?” or “What amenities does the suite offer?”

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4. Writing Activity: Composing a Reservation Email (Google Docs)

Tool: Google Docs (Free)

Objective: Students will write an email to a hotel to make a reservation.

Steps:

1. In Google Docs, create a writing prompt: “Write an email to a hotel to book a room for two adults and two children for three nights. Include details like the dates of your stay and any special requests (e.g., extra bed or airport shuttle), and ask for confirmation of the total price.”
2. Share the Google Docs link with students and ask them to submit their responses in the same document.
3. Provide a model answer that students can refer to after completing the task.

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5. Grammar Focus: Present Continuous and Future Tenses (ChatGPT & Quillionz)

Tool: ChatGPT (Free) and Quillionz (Free)

Objective: Students will practice using the present continuous and future tenses (going to, will) in the context of hotel reservations.

Steps:

• ChatGPT (for explanation and examples):
  1. In ChatGPT, input the prompt: “Explain how to use the present continuous tense and future tenses for making hotel reservations. Include examples like ‘I am booking a room’ and ‘I will arrive next Friday.’”
  2. Use ChatGPT’s output to explain the grammar rules during the lesson and add examples to the Google Slides/Docs worksheet.
• Quillionz (for grammar quizzes):
  1. Go to Quillionz and input the text explanation of present continuous and future tenses generated by ChatGPT.
  2. Quillionz will create multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank tasks, and true/false quizzes based on the text.
  3. Share the quiz link or download the questions and add them to your worksheet for students to complete as a grammar exercise.

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Lesson Flow

1. Warm-Up (10 minutes):
   • Introduce the topic of travel and accommodation. Ask students about their experiences staying in hotels or booking trips.
2. Listening Activity (15 minutes):
   • Play the hotel reservation audio generated by Murf.ai.
   • Students listen and complete the worksheet (fill-in-the-blanks or comprehension questions).
3. Speaking Activity (20 minutes):
   • Conduct the role-play using the ChatGPT-generated conversation.
   • Students take turns acting as the receptionist and the guest.
4. Reading Activity (15 minutes):
   • Students read the hotel room descriptions (Canva infographic) and complete the matching activity or questions.
5. Writing Activity (20 minutes):
   • Students compose a reservation email based on the writing prompt in Google Docs.
6. Grammar Activity (20 minutes):
   • Teach present continuous and future tenses using ChatGPT’s explanation.
   • Have students complete the grammar quiz generated by Quillionz.
7. Wrap-Up (10 minutes):
   • Review key vocabulary and grammar points from the lesson.
   • Encourage students to reflect on how they could use this language in real life (e.g., planning their next trip).