Video lesson #3: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Have you seen the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall? Isn´t it hilarious, at the least?

For today´s lesson we are going to watch a short clip from the movie where we are going to learn some vocabulary related with hotels, mainly with the front desk.

So, follow these instructions in order to make the most of this lesson:

1-  Watch the clip with English subtitles.

2-  Take a look to the vocabulary below to learn new English words and expressions.

3-  Watch again the clip, without subtitles to check your understanding.

4-  Answer a few questions about the clip in this worksheet  and then check the answers in the last page of the worksheet.

WORKSHEET    Forgettin Sarah Marshall work sheet

VOCABULARY

Sir: a formal and polite way of speaking to a man, especially one who you are providing a service. Important note: it is never followed by the man´s name (e.g. Sir Smith); in case you know his name you use the word Mr (e.g. Mr Smith)

Yup: informal way to say yes

Fair enough: expression used to say that something is reasonable. 

To button: to fasten something, usually a piece of clothing, using buttons.

To unbutton: to unfasten the buttons on something such as a shirt.

Tough time:  times of trouble, struggle, or unhappiness

L.A.: short form of Los Angeles.

Missus: a spoken form of Mrs, used when speaking to a woman.

Mate: (UK informal): a friend. It is very common in British English but rarely used in American English.

Sin: the offence of breaking a religious or moral law.

To book: to make a reservation.

Suite: a set of connected rooms in a hotel.

Enjoy your trip: expression used to wish someone a good travel. Similar expressions are used to wish a good stay in an accommodation (enjoy your stay), a good flight (enjoy your flight) or a good meal in a restaurant (enjoy your meal).

Have a good trip: other expression used to wish someone a good travel. Both are very used when talking about travels and holidays, and in the Tourism business.