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Business English Conversation 16: Talking to Hotel Staff



1. a room with a view: a room that has a good view of a city or ocean
  • I want to stay in a room with a view.
  • Do we have a room with a view?
2. to be occupied: to be unavailable
  • All of the seats are occupied. I guess we have to stand up.
  • All of the conference rooms are occupied.
3. to discount something: to lower the price of an item
  • This product is not selling well, so we will discount it.
  • Can you discount this shirt for me?

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