A modern hoarder

Vocabulary

1. Two for one deal: If you go, your friend can come for free.
2. matinee performance: an afternoon show.
3. deposit: you need to pay part of the cost now, but this money can't be returned.
4. first come first served: you can't book a place, just get there early.
5. sign up: put your name on a list for a course.
6. limited run: It's only on for a short time.
7. fill in your details: write your name, etc. on a form.

Useful Expressions

1. I'd like to enquire about a course.
   *enquire (about sbd/sth) 문의하다. 묻다.
    I called the station to enquire about train times.
2. The situation is that I booked myself onto a course through your website yesterday, and now I'd like to change.
3. Bear with me a minute.
     =Hold on please.
     =Can you hold on a minute?

4. Sorry to keep you (waiting).
    Thank you for your patience.

4. I was wondering if it would be possible for me to change to that group.
5. I appreciate that, but for this course you need to do a level test in person.
   *in person: 몸소, 직접.
6. Can you tell me why I have to do it in person?
7. Would there be any chance of doing the level test on the phone?
9. Do you mind me asking what it involves?
10. Sorry to be difficult. It's just that...
11. I'd really appreciate you help.
12. The problem is, that's leaving it very late and we might have other applicants.
13. I'd be really grateful if you could hold a place for me till Saturday morning.
14. I've got one more question, if I'm not keeping you.
15. Would you mind putting that in an email for me?

Making enquiries

1.  In a hotel reception.

 (1) Are there any available room? 방 있나요?
 (2) I have a reservation.  예약했습니다.
 (3) I'd like to check in. 체크인 하고 싶습니다.
 (4) I'd like to a room with a nice view. 전망 좋은 방을 원합니다.
 (5) I'll arrive late, but please keep my reservation. 늦을 것 같은데 예약 취소하지 말아주세요.
 (6) Can I stay one more night? 하루 더 묵을 수 있을까요?
 (7) What's the check out time? 체크 아웃 시간은 언제인가요?
 (8) Do you accept credit card? 카드 되나요?
 (9) What's this charge for? 이 요금은 무엇에 관한 것인가요?
 (10) I had a coke from the mini-bar. 방냉장고에서 콜라 마셨어요.
 (11) Can you give me a different room? 다른 방 주실 수 있나요?

2. In a restaurant

 (1)We'd like to order now, please.
 (2)Do I need to make a reservation? 예약해야 하나요?
 (3)I'd like to book a table for two, please.
 (4)I'd like a table by the window.
 (5) Can you give me another table, please?
 (6) Can we have the bill(check), please?
 (7) I'll have a piece of toast and a cup of coffee.
 (8) This dinner's on me. 저녁은 제가 살게요.
 (9) Do you have any special deal or combo? 특별 할인이나 세트 메뉴 없나요?
 (10) Can I order wine by the glass?

3. in a flight check-in desk.

 (1)I'd like to change my seat.
 (2) Can I have an upgrade?
 (3) Is there any possibility to have an upgrade?...
 (4) What's the gate number?
 (5) Is the plane on schedule? 비행기가 제시간에 출발하나요?

Making Indirect sentences

 (1)I was wondering if I could....
 (2)Could you tell me how much the deposit is?
 (3)Do(would) you mind me asking how old are you?
 (4) I'd be interested to know how you organise the cooking.
 (5) Can I ask you how noisy it is?
 (6) Do you know how soon the room will be available?