Front Desk Stories · Episode 17: A Call from Osaka
30 items · 20 minutes · Grammar in Conversation (20 items) · Find the Error (10 items) · one continuing story
How it works. Each set is one episode of a continuing story set at the front desk of the Riverside Hostel in Bangkok, where a young receptionist named Ning meets travelers from around the world. Every episode practices the grammar people need for one real purpose, such as asking for help, giving directions, making suggestions, or apologizing. Read the whole conversation first, then choose. Press Check My Score to see why each answer works and how each error should be corrected.
แต่ละชุดคือหนึ่งตอนของเรื่องเล่าต่อเนื่องที่เคาน์เตอร์ต้อนรับของโฮสเทลริมน้ำในกรุงเทพฯ ซึ่งหนิง พนักงานต้อนรับสาว ได้พบนักเดินทางจากทั่วโลก แต่ละตอนฝึกไวยากรณ์ที่ใช้ทำสิ่งหนึ่งในชีวิตจริง เช่น ขอความช่วยเหลือ บอกทาง เสนอแนะ หรือขอโทษ ควรอ่านบทสนทนาทั้งตอนก่อนแล้วจึงเลือกคำตอบ ทำให้ครบแล้วกด Check My Score เพื่อดูคำอธิบายและวิธีแก้ทุกข้อ
Grammar in Conversation · Polite Requests on the Phone
Each gap is part of a real conversation. Choose the option that is grammatically correct and natural in the situation. Notice who is speaking and what they want to do: ask, offer, apologize, suggest, or explain.
Ning: Good morning, Riverside Hostel. How I help you?
Caller: Hello. I like to book a private room for next weekend.
Ning: Certainly. Could you me your name, please?
Caller: It’s Kenji Tanaka.
Ning: Would you mind your family name, please?
Caller: T-A-N-A-K-A.
Ning: Thank you, Mr. Tanaka. And many nights will you stay?
Caller: Two nights, from Friday Sunday.
Ning: Let me check. Could you hold a moment, please?
Ning: Thank you for . We have one private room left.
Caller: Wonderful. I was wondering the room has a balcony.
Ning: Yes, it does. It the river.
Caller: Perfect. Would it be possible early? My flight lands at seven.
Ning: I’m afraid check-in isn’t until two o’clock. But you’re welcome your bags here in the morning.
Caller: That’s very helpful. Could you me a confirmation email?
Ning: Of course. May I your email address?
Caller: Sorry, the line is bad. Could you that, please?
Ning: Sure. I for your email address.
Caller: Oh, I see. It’s kenji dot tanaka at mail dot com.
Ning: Thank you. You receive the email in a few minutes.
Caller: Thank you so much for your .
Ning: You’re welcome, Mr. Tanaka. We look forward to you.
Find the Error · The Booking Form
Each sentence comes from the story and has four underlined parts. Choose the one that contains the grammar error.
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