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Lanternfish ESL

Intermediate Listening Dialogue
(Audio File + Handouts)

Dialogue:
Can't We Stay Somewhere Nice for a Change?



Dad: Erin, are you busy? I’m booking our accommodations. Do you want to help me look?
Erin: Sure. Move over so I can see.
Dad: How about this place? It’s really inexpensive.
Erin: I don’t know. There’s no swimming pool … or air conditioning. It looks a little run down. Can’t we stay somewhere nice for a change?
Dad: It’s as clean as any of these other places.
Erin: But dad, you have the search setting on ‘budget accommodation.’ Change it to ‘all’ and see what comes up.
Dad: Fine. There. See anything you like?
Erin: This place looks great! It’s got a swimming pool, two restaurants, a games room and a spa. And it’s right on the beach!
Dad: It’s also really expensive. Look at the daily rate. It’s a luxury resort. I don’t think we can afford that.
Erin: It is all-inclusive. We wouldn’t have to pay for meals.
Dad: True, but that’s half the fun of travelling: discovering little out-of-the-way restaurants that serve local cuisine.
Erin: I guess. Well, how about this place. It’s reasonably priced and it’s close to the beach. It seems pretty clean too.
Dad: That looks good. I’ll check if there are any vacancies.

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