Accommodation meaning in English
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Definition
accommodation: housing, homes, board, a place to stay
The accommodation was simple, it was just a bed and a bathroom.
Pronunciation examples
UK: It is difficult to find accommodation in London in August.
US: The house is so big that it could accommodate two families.
Examples
- "Bruno : The company covers accommodation expenses for new foreign employees."
- "In the event of a layover due to a delayed flight, hotel accommodation will be provided within the airport."
- "Mrs. Brady's School of English offers a 2-week general English course (20 lessons of 45 mins per week) with an activities and excursion programme for £800 (food and accommodation included)."
- "Hannah : We want to be reimbursed for our flights, accommodation, and the rest of it!"
- "Food & Accommodation"
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks below with words used in Bruno's email.
If a plane is thirty minutes late, it has a thirty minute .
The term describes suitcases and luggage that are used or taken when travelling.
The name of a journey taken through the air or by plane is a .
Hotels, motels, hostels and any other lodgings are all types of .
At an airport, a scheduled short stop or break in the course of journey is called a .
If a plane is thirty minutes late, it has a thirty minute .
The term describes suitcases and luggage that are used or taken when travelling.
The name of a journey taken through the air or by plane is a .
Hotels, motels, hostels and any other lodgings are all types of .
At an airport, a scheduled short stop or break in the course of journey is called a .
Fill in the blanks below with words used in Bruno's email.
If a plane is thirty minutes late, it has a thirty minute delay 1.
The term baggage 2 describes suitcases and luggage that are used or taken when travelling.
The name of a journey taken through the air or by plane is a flight 3.
Hotels, motels, hostels and any other lodgings are all types of accommodation 4.
At an airport, a scheduled short stop or break in the course of journey is called a layover 5.
If a plane is thirty minutes late, it has a thirty minute delay 1.
The term baggage 2 describes suitcases and luggage that are used or taken when travelling.
The name of a journey taken through the air or by plane is a flight 3.
Hotels, motels, hostels and any other lodgings are all types of accommodation 4.
At an airport, a scheduled short stop or break in the course of journey is called a layover 5.
1 delay: This is the correct answer. A "delay" occurs when something is late or has been postponed for a while. In the itinerary, it states that, "In the event of a delay of more than 3 hours, refreshments will be available". This means that if the flight is postponed or late in leaving, food and drink will be provided.
2 baggage: The word baggage refers to the belongings that one takes with them when travelling from one place to another. The itinerary states that "Excess baggage will incur a charge". This means that if you bring more baggage or luggage than you are allowed to, you will have to pay more money. The terms "baggage" and "luggage" are interchangeable.
3 flight: The word flight refers to a journey through the air or by aeroplane. Example: Flight number BA961 is now boarding at gate 12. In the text, the itinerary states that "In the event of flight cancellations, compensation will be awarded". This means that if the plane doesn't leave at all, the passengers will be refunded for the price of the ticket.
4 accommodation: The word "accommodation" refers to lodgings or somewhere to sleep. Example: I need to find accommodation for the night but there doesn't seem to be a hotel in the area.
5 layover: A "layover" is a break or scheduled stop over the course journey, usually to connect with another flight or train, or perhaps to re-fuel the plane.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with travel terms from Bruno's itinerary.
If a plane is thirty minutes late, it has a thirty minute "".
The term "" describes the containers used to take one's belongings or items while travelling.
The name of a journey taken through the air or by plane is a "".
Hotels, motels, hostels and any other lodgings are all types of "".
At an airport, a scheduled short stop or break in the course of journey is called a "".
If a plane is thirty minutes late, it has a thirty minute "".
The term "" describes the containers used to take one's belongings or items while travelling.
The name of a journey taken through the air or by plane is a "".
Hotels, motels, hostels and any other lodgings are all types of "".
At an airport, a scheduled short stop or break in the course of journey is called a "".
Fill in the blanks below with travel terms from Bruno's itinerary.
If a plane is thirty minutes late, it has a thirty minute "delay 1".
The term "baggage 2" describes the containers used to take one's belongings or items while travelling.
The name of a journey taken through the air or by plane is a "flight 3".
Hotels, motels, hostels and any other lodgings are all types of "accommodation 4".
At an airport, a scheduled short stop or break in the course of journey is called a "layover 5".
If a plane is thirty minutes late, it has a thirty minute "delay 1".
The term "baggage 2" describes the containers used to take one's belongings or items while travelling.
The name of a journey taken through the air or by plane is a "flight 3".
Hotels, motels, hostels and any other lodgings are all types of "accommodation 4".
At an airport, a scheduled short stop or break in the course of journey is called a "layover 5".
1 delay: This is the correct answer. A "delay" occurs when something is late or has been postponed for a while. In the itinerary, it states that, "In the event of a delay of more than 3 hours, refreshments will be available". This means that if the flight is postponed or late in leaving, food and drink will be provided.
2 baggage: The word "baggage" refers to containers used to carry items when travelling. The itinerary states that "Excess baggage will incur a charge". This means that if you bring more baggage or luggage than you are allowed to, you will have to pay more money. The terms "baggage" and "luggage" are interchangeable.
3 flight: The word flight refers to a journey through the air or by aeroplane. Example: Flight number BA961 is now boarding at gate 12. In the text, the itinerary states that "In the event of flight cancellations, compensation will be awarded". This means that if the plane doesn't leave at all, the passengers will be refunded for the price of the ticket.
4 accommodation: The word "accommodation" refers to lodgings or somewhere to sleep. Example: I need to find accommodation for the night but there doesn't seem to be a hotel in the area.
5 layover: A "layover" is a break or scheduled stop over the course of a journey, usually to connect with another flight or train, or perhaps to re-fuel the plane.
Exercise 3
Fill in the blanks below with words used in the conversation.
An area, locality or part of a town is called a .
Houses, apartments, hotels and any other lodgings are all types of .
If an apartment comes equipped with furniture (such as tables and chairs) it is .
An area, locality or part of a town is called a .
Houses, apartments, hotels and any other lodgings are all types of .
If an apartment comes equipped with furniture (such as tables and chairs) it is .
Fill in the blanks below with words used in the conversation.
An area, locality or part of a town is called a neighborhood 1.
Houses, apartments, hotels and any other lodgings are all types of accommodation 2.
If an apartment comes equipped with furniture (such as tables and chairs) it is furnished 3.
An area, locality or part of a town is called a neighborhood 1.
Houses, apartments, hotels and any other lodgings are all types of accommodation 2.
If an apartment comes equipped with furniture (such as tables and chairs) it is furnished 3.
1 neighborhood: A neighborhood (US) or neighbourhood (UK) is a part of a town or city. Example: Greenwich village is a famous NEIGHBORHOOD in New York city OR I live in a poor NEIGHBORHOOD. In the conversation, Edward says that his "neighborhood is very loud". This means that the area that surrounds Edward's home is noisy. Poor Edward!
2 accommodation: Accommodation = lodging = any place you stay temporarily (a hotel, a youth hostel) or live permanently (a house or apartment). Example: The ACCOMMODATION was very cheap, but it was a long way from the beach. In the conversation, Bruno says, "the company covers accommodation expenses". An "expense" is a cost or charge, therefore, "accommodation expenses" are costs relating to living/staying somewhere.
3 furnished: "To furnish" means to supply a house or room with necessary furniture such as carpets and lamps. Therefore, if an apartment or house is "furnished" it has been equipped with furniture (tables, chairs, couches etc.). Rented apartments often come furnished (or fully furnished, which means that ALL necessary furniture is provided). In the conversation, Bruno asks Edward if his tent is furnished.
Exercise 4
Trey uses the term accommodate several times.
Which of the following sentences use "accommodate" correctly?
Which of the following sentences use "accommodate" correctly?
Trey uses the term accommodate several times.
Which of the following sentences use "accommodate" correctly?
Which of the following sentences use "accommodate" correctly?
This statement uses "accommodate" correctly. "To accommodate" means to oblige or to do a favor or service for (someone). Example: The client ACCOMMODATED us by moving the deadline to a later date. In the guide, Trey talks a lot about the need to "accommodate customers" and "accommodate customers" needs'. He is basically saying that it is important to help customers (and adapt to their needs) as much as possible!
This statement uses "accommodate" correctly. If someone is "accommodating", they are willing to help, kind, obliging or easy to deal with. Example: The dentist was very ACCOMMODATING - she agreed to rearrange her schedule so that I could see her after work.
This statement uses "accommodate" incorrectly. The verb "to accommodate" is not used reflexively to talk about lodging or where you live. The noun form, "accommodation", is much more common when describing houses, apartments hotels etc. Example: I am looking for new ACCOMMODATION - my apartment is too small! Note, "to accommodate" can also mean "to contain comfortably" so one could say: "this hotel room ACCOMMODATES 3 people".
This statement uses "accommodate" incorrectly. The term "accommodate" is not used as an adjective. "Satisfied customers" would be more natural here.
Exercise 5
Bruno asks for some important information in this scene. Match each of his statements or questions with the appropriate travel topic.
-"I'm in town on business... I was wondering if you could give me some recommendations." --> Bruno wants .
-"Could you recommend a place to stay downtown?" --> Bruno wants .
-"Any restaurants worth trying while I'm here?" --> Bruno wants .
-"Any attractions or monuments that I shouldn't miss?" --> Bruno wants .
-"I'm in town on business... I was wondering if you could give me some recommendations." --> Bruno wants .
-"Could you recommend a place to stay downtown?" --> Bruno wants .
-"Any restaurants worth trying while I'm here?" --> Bruno wants .
-"Any attractions or monuments that I shouldn't miss?" --> Bruno wants .
Bruno asks for some important information in this scene. Match each of his statements or questions with the appropriate travel topic.
-"I'm in town on business... I was wondering if you could give me some recommendations." --> Bruno wants general travel information 1.
-"Could you recommend a place to stay downtown?" --> Bruno wants information about accommodations 2.
-"Any restaurants worth trying while I'm here?" --> Bruno wants information about food and eating 3.
-"Any attractions or monuments that I shouldn't miss?" --> Bruno wants information about sightseeing 4.
-"I'm in town on business... I was wondering if you could give me some recommendations." --> Bruno wants general travel information 1.
-"Could you recommend a place to stay downtown?" --> Bruno wants information about accommodations 2.
-"Any restaurants worth trying while I'm here?" --> Bruno wants information about food and eating 3.
-"Any attractions or monuments that I shouldn't miss?" --> Bruno wants information about sightseeing 4.
1 general travel information: This is correct. "Could you give me a few recommendations?" is a common request for information or advice on any topic. For example: "I'm new to the neighborhood. Could you give me some (restaurant) recommendations?".
1 information about accommodations: This is incorrect. This question is unrelated to accommodations, which refers to a place where one can spend the night! This might include a hotel or motel, a hostel or a room at a friend's house.
1 information about sightseeing: This is incorrect. This question is unrelated to "sightseeing", which refers to general tourism, or visiting the "sights" places for which an area is known. These might be famous monuments, landmarks or museums. For example, in San Francisco, many people visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf. Visiting these sights is considered "sightseeing".
1 information about food and eating: This is incorrect. This question is unrelated to food or eating!
2 information about accommodations: This is correct. "A place to stay" refers to accommodations, or a place where one can spend the night! This might include a hotel or motel, a hostel or a room at a friend's house. "Could you recommend a place to stay?" is a common question to ask when looking for a hotel or room.
2 information about food and eating: This question is unrelated to food or eating!
2 information about sightseeing: This question is unrelated to "sightseeing", which refers to general tourism, or visiting the "sights" places for which an area is known. These might be famous monuments, landmarks or museums. For example, in San Francisco, many people visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf. Visiting these sights is considered "sightseeing".
2 general travel information: This is incorrect. This question is more specific, and refers to finding a place to stay while away from home.
3 information about food and eating: This is correct. "Could you recommend a (cheap, Italian, good...) restaurant?" is a very common question to ask when looking for a place to eat, especially while travelling.
3 information about sightseeing: This question is unrelated to "sightseeing", which refers to general tourism, or visiting the "sights" places for which an area is known. These might be famous monuments, landmarks or museums. For example, in San Francisco, many people visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf. Visiting these sights is considered "sightseeing".
3 information about accommodations: This question is unrelated to accommodations, which refers to a place where one can spend the night! This might include a hotel or motel, a hostel or a room at a friend's house.
3 general travel information: This question is more specific, and refers to finding a place to eat!
4 information about sightseeing: This is correct. "Sightseeing" refers to general tourism, or visiting the "sights": places for which an area is known. These might be famous monuments, landmarks or museums. For example, in San Francisco, many people visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf. Visiting these sights is considered "sightseeing".
4 general travel information: This question is more specific, and refers to identifying points of interest in a city or region.
4 information about accommodations: This question is unrelated to accommodations, which refers to a place where one can spend the night! This might include a hotel or motel, a hostel or a room at a friend's house.
4 information about food and eating: This question is unrelated to food or eating!
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