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Beyond the basics · connected conversation · About 12 min

Compare choices before deciding

Compare distance and price. Link the choice to your luggage, and check extra charges before deciding.

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01

¿Qué hotel elegimos?

Which hotel shall we choose?

02

Este está cerca de la estación, pero aquel es más barato.

This one is close to the station, but that one is cheaper.

03

Llevamos mucho equipaje, así que sería más cómodo estar cerca de la estación.

We have a lot of luggage, so being close to the station would be more convenient.

04

Entonces, elijamos este. ¿Está incluido el desayuno?

Then let's choose this one. Is breakfast included?

05

Se paga aparte. ¿Comprobamos primero el precio total?

It costs extra. Shall we check the total price first?

06

Sí. Decidamos cuando sepamos el total.

Yes. Let's decide after we know the total.

Conversation practice

Listen, then hide your lines and answer aloud. Read the meaning only when needed. Try the changed situation before revealing a model response. These speaking tasks are self-practice, not automatically graded.

Other person

Which hotel shall we choose?

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¿Qué hotel elegimos?

You

This one is close to the station, but that one is cheaper.

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Este está cerca de la estación, pero aquel es más barato.

Other person

We have a lot of luggage, so being close to the station would be more convenient.

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Llevamos mucho equipaje, así que sería más cómodo estar cerca de la estación.

You

Then let's choose this one. Is breakfast included?

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Entonces, elijamos este. ¿Está incluido el desayuno?

Other person

It costs extra. Shall we check the total price first?

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Se paga aparte. ¿Comprobamos primero el precio total?

You

Yes. Let's decide after we know the total.

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Sí. Decidamos cuando sepamos el total.

Change the situation

Now you have little luggage and want the cheaper hotel. Explain your reason and preference.

One possible response

Llevamos poco equipaje, así que me gustaría elegir el hotel más barato.

We have little luggage, so I'd like to choose the cheaper hotel.

Did you include all the changed details? Now switch roles and ask one follow-up question of your own.

Este está cerca de la estación, pero aquel es más barato.

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Check understanding · three questions

01What still needs checking before the final decision?
02Which response comes immediately after this line in the dialogue? ¿Qué hotel elegimos?
03Choose the response that fits the changed situation. Now you have little luggage and want the cheaper hotel. Explain your reason and preference.

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