Most of these can be used for family members, friends or lovers, others are more specific to lovers only. Just pick the right one depending on how well you know the person, and what you want to say to them!
Hotel Dialogues
Part 1:
Making Reservations
Receptionist: Good morning. Welcome to The Grand Woodward Hotel.
Client: Hi, good morning. I'd like to make a reservation for the third weekend in September. Do you have any vacancies?
R: Yes sir, we have several rooms available for that particular weekend. And what is the exact date of your arrival?
C: The 24th.
R: How long will you be staying?
C: I'll be staying for two nights.
R: How many people is the reservation for?
C: There will be two of us.
R: And would you like a room with twin beds or a double bed?
C: A double bed, please.
R: Great. And would you prefer to have a room with a view of the ocean?
C: If that type of room is available, I would love to have an ocean view. What's the rate for the room?
R: Your room is five hundred and ninety dollars per night. Now what name will the reservation be listed under?
C: Charles Hannighan.
R: Could you spell your last name for me, please?
C: Sure. H-A-N-N-I-G-H-A-N.
R: And is there a phone number where you can be contacted?
C: Yes, my cell phone number is 555-26386.
R: Great. Now I'll need your credit card information to reserve the room for you. What type of card is it?
C: Visa. The number is 987654321.
R: And what is the name of the cardholder?
C: Charles H. Hannighan.
R: Alright, Mr. Hannighan, your reservation has been made for the twenty-fourth of September for a room with a double bed and view of the ocean. Check-in is at 2 o'clock. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call us.
C: Great, thank you so much.
R: My pleasure. We'll see you in September, Mr. Hannighan. Have a nice day.
1)Take after (somebody)
(to resemble somebody else, usually a family member)
Mark is so hot-headed. He takes after his father.
2)Take apart
(to disassemble something)
He took his laptop apart to see if he could fix its problem.
3)Take back
(to admit wrongdoing)
You're right - I take back what I said, it was totally inappropriate.
4)Take down
(to dismantle)
It's time to take down the Christmas tree until next year.
5)Take (somebody) in
(to allow someone to stay in your house)
They took in the refugees while they found a more permanent place to stay.
(to be deceived or swindled)
She was taken in by all his lies.
6)Take (something) in
(to observe something)
They took in every detail to tell their friends about it later.
(to make a piece of clothing narrower or tighter)
She had lost weight so the dress had to be taken in more at the waist.
7)Take off
(to leave the ground and fly)
The plane was able to take off once the runway was clear.
When does the plane take off?
(to become popular or successful)
That new song by Samantha Star has really taken off in the charts.
(to leave a place quickly - colloquial)
Sorry, but I have to take off now since my partner is waiting for me at the restaurant.
8)Take on
(to hire/employ)
The department store took on more staff over the busy Christmas period.
9)Take out
(to remove)
The robber took out his gun and shot the guard in the bank.
He took the onion out of the sandwich because he doesn't like it.
(to go on a date with someone)
Where is he taking you out? - We're going to that new restaurant on Woodward street.
10)Take over
(to take control of something)
Fabio Capello has taken over as the new manager of the football team.
11)Take up
(to begin a sport, hobby or a challenge)
He took up karate at a young age and is now an expert.
(to fill space)
That sofa takes up a lot of space in the living room.