
Customer Service English for Hospitality: Handling Problems & Complaints
Description
opics & Skills Covered:
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Key vocabulary: complaint, problem, apologize, solution, inconvenience, refund, upgrade.
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Polite phrases for empathy & problem-solving:
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“I’m sorry to hear that.”
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“Let me check what I can do for you.”
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“We’ll take care of that right away.”
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“Thank you for bringing this to our attention.”
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Customer service skills: showing empathy, staying calm, offering solutions.
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Mini dialogues: guest has a problem (no hot water, noisy room, missing reservation).
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Roleplay practice: receptionist or staff member responds politely and finds solutions.
Methodology:
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Warm-up (5 min) – Discuss: “What makes good customer service?” Brainstorm polite vs. impolite responses.
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Vocabulary Introduction (5 min) – Introduce 6–8 service-related words and phrases.
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Guided Dialogue Practice (10 min) – Practice set scenarios:
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Guest complains about noisy room.
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Guest didn’t receive requested amenities.
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Guest’s tour booking is missing.
Teacher models polite response → student repeats and practices.
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Roleplay Activity (7 min) – Students take turns as guest/staff. Teacher gives problem cards (“No hot water,” “Wi-Fi not working,” etc.).
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Feedback & Wrap-up (3 min) – Correct pronunciation, highlight empathy phrases, recap with a quick “choose the best response” game.
Target Students:
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Beginner–intermediate learners in hospitality/tourism.
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Anyone needing customer service English in hotels, tours, or restaurants.
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Learners who want to practice polite problem-solving language.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of the lesson, students will confidently:
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Respond politely to guest complaints.
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Use customer service phrases that show empathy & professionalism.
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Practice handling stressful situations in English.
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