Have you ever noticed a well-dressed, friendly person working in the hotel lobby? This person is often helping guests with taxis or telling them about the best restaurants in town. Many hotels employ a person called a concierge. Their job is to help you with all your needs, big or small. In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about the various ways a hotel concierge can help you during your visit.

Real Talk is a Culips series where we help you with real-life English in real-life situations. In this episode, our hosts talk about the hotel concierge. This person helps you with directions, restaurant suggestions, transportation tips, and reservations for whichever city you’re visiting.

Fun facts

In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about hotel concierges and the services they provide in most hotels. However, it is possible to hire the services of a luxury personal concierge. For a price, this person can show you the high life of any location, from yachts to high-class parties to the most exclusive restaurants!

Expressions included in the study guide

* Concierge

* Correct me if I’m wrong

* Must-see

* Don’t be afraid to ask

* To get a sense of [someone]

* To pass on [something]

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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar

Photo Credit: Christiann Koepke and Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka (Unsplash.com)