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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

どちらのホテルにしましょうか。

Which hotel shall we choose?

02

このホテルは駅に近いですが、あちらのほうが安いです。

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

03

荷物が多いので、駅に近いほうが便利そうです。

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

04

では、こちらにしましょう。朝食は含まれていますか。

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

05

別料金です。まず合計金額を確認しましょうか。

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

06

はい。合計がわかってから決めましょう。

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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どちらのホテルにしましょうか。

You

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

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このホテルは駅に近いですが、あちらのほうが安いです。

Other person

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

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荷物が多いので、駅に近いほうが便利そうです。

You

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

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では、こちらにしましょう。朝食は含まれていますか。

Other person

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

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別料金です。まず合計金額を確認しましょうか。

You

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

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はい。合計がわかってから決めましょう。

Change the situation

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

One possible response

荷物が少ないので、安いほうのホテルにしたいです。

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.

このホテルは駅に近いですが、あちらのほうが安いです。

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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? どちらのホテルにしましょうか。
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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