You don’t need a university degree to be a good hotel manager. Many managers start with small jobs and learn everything step by step. Here is what you need:
✅ 1. Learn from Experience
Start with jobs like receptionist, cleaner, waiter, or bellboy.
Work in different parts of the hotel to understand how everything works.
Ask questions and try to learn every day.
✅ 2. Be a Good Leader
Help your team and be kind.
Stay calm when problems happen.
Support your staff and show them how to do things well.
✅ 3. Think About the Guest
Always smile and be friendly.
Try to guess what the guest needs before they ask.
If there is a problem, fix it quickly and politely.
✅ 4. Speak Clearly and Be Friendly
Talk to guests, workers, and your boss in a clear and nice way.
Listen carefully to others.
Speak good English. More languages are a plus.
✅ 5. Work Hard
Always come on time and do your best.
Be ready to work on weekends or in the evening.
Be active — a good manager moves around and checks everything.
✅ 6. Solve Problems
Fix issues quickly.
Make good decisions — fast but careful.
Stay calm when things go wrong.
✅ 7. Pay Attention to Details
5-star hotel guests want everything perfect.
Check rooms, uniforms, flowers, lights, and smiles!
Walk around the hotel every day and check everything.
✅ 8. Keep Learning
Watch other good managers and copy what they do.
Take short courses online or in person (for example: customer service or hotel work).
Try to improve a little every day.
⭐ Tips to Help You Grow:
Find a Mentor: A good manager can teach you many things.
Short Training: Small certificates (like customer service) can help you get better jobs.
Languages: Speaking English and another language is very useful in 5-star hotels.
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All the best, go for gold, stay focused, live your dreams!
“He who blames others has a long way to go. He who blames himself is halfway there. He who blames no one has arrived.”
This quote gives good advice. It helps us understand how to grow and reach our goals.
Some people always blame others. They say, “It’s not my fault.” These people do not learn. They stop trying. They do not get better.
Other people blame themselves. They say, “I made a mistake.” These people want to change. They try again. They learn from their mistakes. This is a good step.
The best people blame no one. They understand that problems happen. They stay calm and work hard. They don’t waste time. They keep moving forward.
To reach a goal, we must work every day. We must believe in ourselves. We must learn and grow. We must not give up.
Blaming does not help. Learning and trying again helps a lot. That is how we succeed.
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To blame others – to say another person did something wrong. Example: He broke the glass and blamed his sister.
Halfway – in the middle, not at the start or end. Example: We are halfway to school.
An advice(correct form: advice) – good words to help someone decide or do better. Example: My teacher gave me advice to study more.
To reach a goal – to get what you want after working for it. Example: I studied hard and reached my goal of passing the test.
A fault – something wrong or bad, a mistake. Example: It was my fault that we were late.
To stop trying – to give up, not try anymore. Example: She stopped trying after one mistake.
A mistake – something you do wrong. Example: I made a mistake in my homework.
To learn from mistakes – to understand your mistake and do better next time. Example: I lost the game, but I learned from my mistakes.
A step – one small part of doing something. Example: Writing the name is the first step in the test.
To stay calm – to not get angry or scared. Example: He stayed calm during the storm.
To waste time – to do nothing useful with your time. Example: Watching too much TV is a waste of time.
To keep moving – to continue, not stop. Example: Even when tired, she kept moving.
To believe in oneself – to think you can do something. Example: I believe in myself. I can do it!
To learn and grow – to get better and smarter over time. Example: Children learn and grow every day.
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Match the words with their definitions
Words/Phrases:
To blame others
Halfway
Advice
To reach a goal
A fault
To stop trying
A mistake
To learn from mistakes
A step
To stay calm
To waste time
To keep moving
To believe in oneself
To learn and grow
Definitions:
A. Something you do wrong. B. To understand your mistake and do better. C. Good words to help someone decide or do better. D. To say another person did something wrong. E. One small part of doing something. F. In the middle, not at the start or end. G. To get what you want after working for it. H. To give up, not try anymore. I. To not get angry or scared. J. To continue, not stop. K. To think you can do something. L. To do nothing useful with your time. M. Something wrong or bad. N. To get better and smarter over time.
Answers: 1. Believe in yourself to reach your dreams. 2. Learning from mistakes helps you grow every day. 3. Don’t blame others; take responsibility for your actions. 4. Stay calm when problems come your way. 5. Keep moving forward, even when it feels hard. 6. A small step can lead to big success. 7. Good advice helps us make better decisions. 8. Halfway means you are closer to your goal. 9. Mistakes are chances to learn, not to give up. 10. Always try your best and never stop trying.
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True or false?
Believing in yourself helps you reach your goals.
Blaming others solves your problems.
Making mistakes is a part of learning.
Staying calm is not important when you are angry.
Taking small steps can lead to big success.
Good advice can help you make better choices.
Giving up is a good way to reach your goal.
Halfway means you are close to finishing.
Learning from mistakes helps you grow.
You should never try again after failing.
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True: 1,3,5,6,8,9
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Put the words in order
yourself / believe / you / in / must
learn / mistakes / from / we / our
for / blame / don’t / others / problems / your
calm / stay / you / should / always
step / small / take / one
help / good / advice / us / can
goal / reach / you / can / your
keep / forward / moving / you / must
to / mistakes / chances / are / learn
stop / trying / never / you / should
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1-You must believe in yourself. 2-We learn from our mistakes. 3-Don’t blame others for your problems. 4-You should always stay calm. 5-Take one small step. 6-Good advice can help us. 7-You can reach your goal. 8-You must keep moving forward. 9-Mistakes are chances to learn. 10-You should never stop trying. #######################
a motivational reminder that success often comes not from being the most talented, but from being the most disciplined and consistent.
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Discipline is Important
You don’t need to be better than other people to do something. It is more important to be disciplined.
Discipline means you work every day. You do your work on time. You don’t stop, even if it is hard.
If you want to learn something, you must practice. If you practice a little every day, you get better.
Some people want to be the best right away. But this is not easy. It is better to work hard and keep going.
When you have discipline, you do not give up. You do not wait for a good day. You do your work every day.
In the end, people who are disciplined can reach their goals. They learn more and do more.
So, you don’t have to be better than others. You only need to be more disciplined. This helps you to be successful.
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Vocabulary:
Discipline: To work hard and do things every day without stopping.
To mean: To say or show something.
On time: To do something when you should, not late.
To practice: To do something again and again to get better.
To give up: To stop trying.
To reach a goal: To do what you want or finish what you plan.
To be successful: To do well or get what you want.
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Match words, meaning:
Discipline
To mean
On time
To practice
To give up
To reach a goal
To be successful
a) To stop trying b) To do something again and again c) To work hard every day d) To do something when you should e) To say or show something f) To do well or get what you want g) To finish what you want
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Fill in the blanks with the correct word
Words: discipline, practice, on time, give up, reach a goal
I study every day. This is called _________.
I want to be good at football. I ________ every afternoon.
I do my homework ________. I am never late.
If the work is hard, don’t ________. Keep trying!
When you ________, you do what you want.
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True, false?
Discipline means to work every day.
To practice is to do something one time.
Being on time means doing things late.
To give up means to stop trying.
You must be better than others to be successful.
To reach a goal means to finish what you want.
Discipline helps people not to stop.
To mean is to say or show something.
Practicing helps you get better.
Being successful means you do not work hard.
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True: 1,4,6,7,9
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Fill-in-the-blank sentences, words below:
Words: discipline, practice, on time, give up, reach a goal, successful, mean, work, better, every day
To be ________, you must try hard and not stop.
If you want to learn, you must ________ a lot.
Discipline means to ________ hard _________.
It is good to do your homework _________.
Don’t ________ when it is difficult.
To ________ a goal means to finish what you want.
You don’t have to be ________ than others.
To ________ something is to say or show it.
People who have discipline ________ hard.
If you want to be successful, you should try _________.
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1 successful, 2 practice, 3 work every day, 4 on time, 5 give up, 6 reach, 7 better, 8 mean, 9 work, 10 every day
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Choose the correct word:
You need (discipline / give up) to do your work well.
To get better, you must (practice / mean) every day.
Don’t (give up / reach) when something is hard.
Being (on time / better) means doing things when you should.
To (mean / work) is to say or show something.
You don’t have to be (better / discipline) than others.
To (reach / give up) a goal, you must keep trying.
People who (practice / give up) every day get better.
(Discipline / Mean) helps you keep working even when it is hard.
To be (successful / better), you must work hard and not stop.
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1 discipline, 2 practice, 3 give up, 4 on time, 5 mean, 6 better, 7 reach, 8 practice, 9 discipline, 10 successful #######################
Put the words in the right order:
hard / work / every day / must / you
up / give / must / not / you
practice / you / better / when / get / you
on time / must / be / you
can / reach / goal / a / you
succeed / discipline / helps / to / you
be / have / better / don’t / to / you
does / what / mean / it
working / day / keep / you / every
comes / from / hard / success / work
_____________________ 1 You must work hard every day, 2 You must not give up, 3 You get better when you practice, 4 You must be on time, 5 You can reach a goal, 6 Discipline helps you to succeed, 7 You don’t have to be better, 8 What does it mean, 9 You keep working every day, 10 Success comes from hard work
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Multiple-choice questions, more than one answer can be correct for each:
1. What does discipline mean? a) To work hard every day b) To stop trying c) To be lazy d) To do things on time
2. What helps you get better? a) Practice b) Not trying c) Giving up d) Working every day
3. What does “on time” mean? a) Doing something late b) Being early or at the right time c) Forgetting your work d) Doing something when you should
4. What does it mean to give up? a) To stop trying b) To keep practicing c) To work hard d) To be successful
5. How can you reach a goal? a) By giving up b) By practicing every day c) By being disciplined d) By being late
6. To be successful, you must: a) Work hard b) Give up easily c) Stop practicing d) Be disciplined
7. Which of these are good habits? a) Being on time b) Giving up quickly c) Not working hard d) Practicing every day
8. What does “to mean” mean? a) To say or show something b) To stop working c) To give up d) To practice
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Match questions and answers
Questions:
What do you need to do every day?
What does “give up” mean?
When should you be on time?
How do you reach a goal?
Do you have to be better than others?
What helps you get better?
Who works hard?
What does discipline help you do?
Answers: a) To stop trying b) You don’t have to be better c) Practice every day d) Work hard people e) Be on time f) Discipline helps you g) Keep trying h) Every day
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Subject: Our Sincere Apologies for Your Breakfast Experience
Dear [Guest’s Name],
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I am truly sorry to hear that your experience at our breakfast buffet did not meet your expectations. Please accept our sincerest apologies for both the quality of the food and the service you received.
At [Hotel Name], we take great pride in providing excellent hospitality and a high standard of food and service. I regret that we clearly fell short during your visit, and I fully understand your frustration.
Your comments regarding the buffet selection and the behavior of our staff are being taken very seriously. I have personally shared your feedback with our F&B Manager and the team to ensure immediate improvements are made. Additional training and supervision are already being implemented to prevent such situations from happening again.
We greatly value your feedback—it helps us grow and improve. I hope you will give us another chance to provide the quality experience you rightfully expect from us. If there is anything further we can do to make amends, please do not hesitate to let me know directly.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I’m sorry to hear that your experience with our breakfast buffet and staff was disappointing.
We try to provide good food and friendly service every day, so it’s unfortunate to hear that things didn’t go well during your visit. I understand this must have been frustrating.
Your feedback has been shared with the team, and we’ll try to improve. While we cannot change what happened, we hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to provide a better experience next time.
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Today, many hotels and travel companies use AI (artificial intelligence) to help communicate with guests. This technology is becoming more common because it can answer questions quickly, any time of the day or night. Guests can ask about room availability, check-in and check-out times, hotel services, or nearby attractions, and get a fast reply. AI can also write in many languages, which is helpful for international travelers.
Using AI saves time for hotel staff. It can answer simple and repeated questions, so staff can focus on more important tasks or help guests in person. AI also allows companies to reply to many guests at the same time, which is useful during busy seasons.
However, AI also has some disadvantages. It can sound cold or too formal. It might not understand special requests or emotional situations, like complaints or personal problems. Some guests feel unhappy if they receive a reply that seems like it was written by a robot.
The best way is to use AI together with human communication. AI is good for fast, simple answers, but real people should handle more complex or sensitive topics. In tourism and hospitality, friendly and personal service is very important. AI can help, but it should not replace the human touch.
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Vocabulary:
To communicate – to give or receive information by speaking, writing, or using signs. Example: I use email to communicate with the hotel.
To be common – to happen often or be seen a lot. Example: It is common to see tourists in this city.
Availability – when something is free to use or take. Example: I asked about the availability of rooms.
A reply – an answer to a question or message. Example: I sent an email and got a reply one hour later.
To save time – to do something faster so you have more time later. Example: Using a map can save time when you travel.
Hotel staff – the people who work at a hotel. Example: The hotel staff cleaned my room and helped with my bags.
Repeated – done again and again. Example: She asked the same question in repeated emails.
To focus on something – to give all your attention to one thing. Example: Please focus on your work.
A task – a job or thing you have to do. Example: Cleaning the room is a daily task for the hotel staff.
A busy season – a time when many people travel or visit. Example: Summer is a busy season for hotels.
A disadvantage – something bad or not good about something. Example: A disadvantage of AI is that it can feel unfriendly.
To sound cold – to not sound friendly or warm. Example: The email sounded cold, like a robot wrote it.
A request – when you ask for something. Example: I made a request for a room with a sea view.
A complaint – when you say something is wrong or bad. Example: She made a complaint about the noise.
A sensitive topic – something that can make people feel upset or emotional. Example: Talking about illness is a sensitive topic.
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Multiple-choice , one answer correct:
1. To communicate means to: a) travel to a new place b) give or receive information c) clean a room
2. If something is common, it: a) happens often b) is very rare c) is finished quickly
3. Availability means: a) something is free to use b) something is broken c) something is far away
4. A reply is: a) a question you ask b) a letter or message you get back c) a problem to fix
5. To save time means to: a) do something faster b) waste time c) stop working
6. Hotel staff are: a) people who work at a hotel b) guests who stay at a hotel c) the hotel building
7. Repeated means: a) done again and again b) done very fast c) done only once
8. To focus on something means to: a) pay attention to one thing b) forget everything c) do many things at once
9. A task is: a) a problem you cannot solve b) a job or something to do c) a person who works
10. A busy season is: a) a time when many people travel b) a quiet time with few people c) a long holiday
11. A disadvantage is: a) a good thing b) a problem or bad point c) a special offer
12. To sound cold means: a) to sound unfriendly b) to speak very loudly c) to speak happily
13. A request is: a) to ask for something b) to give something away c) to say thank you
14. A complaint is: a) to say something is wrong b) to ask for help c) to make a new friend
15. A sensitive topic is: a) a subject that can make people upset b) an easy question c) a funny story
Matching exercise, words and definitions mixed up:
Words: A. A complaint B. To focus on something C. A disadvantage D. To save time E. Hotel staff F. A reply G. To communicate H. Repeated I. Availability J. A sensitive topic K. To sound cold L. To be common M. A request N. A task O. A busy season
Definitions:
When something is free to use or take
To not sound friendly or warm
To happen often or be seen a lot
A job or thing you have to do
When you say something is wrong or bad
Something bad or not good about something
A time when many people travel or visit
To give all your attention to one thing
To do something faster so you have more time later
When you ask for something
To give or receive information
Done again and again
The people who work at a hotel
Something that can make people feel upset or emotional
An interview with a front desk manager about the pros and cons of AI in hospitality:
1. Interviewer: What is AI in hotel communication? Manager: AI helps us to communicate with guests faster and easier.
2. Interviewer: How does AI save time for hotel staff? Manager: AI gives quick replies to repeated questions, so staff can focus on other tasks.
3. Interviewer: Is AI common in hotels now? Manager: Yes, many hotels use AI, especially in busy seasons when many guests ask for availability.
4. Interviewer: What is one big advantage of AI? Manager: It saves time and helps with many requests at the same time.
5. Interviewer: Are there any disadvantages of AI? Manager: Sometimes AI can sound cold and not friendly, which guests do not like.
6. Interviewer: Can AI handle sensitive topics? Manager: No, sensitive topics need a human because AI may not reply correctly.
7. Interviewer: Does AI replace hotel staff? Manager: No, AI helps staff but cannot do all tasks or understand feelings.
8. Interviewer: How do guests feel about AI replies? Manager: Some guests like fast replies, but others want personal answers.
9. Interviewer: What is repeated in hotel communication? Manager: Guests often ask the same questions, so AI answers repeated requests quickly.
10. Interviewer: Will AI be more common in the future? Manager: Yes, but hotels must use AI carefully to keep good communication with guests.
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A front desk manager and his statement on AI in the hospitality business:
When we use AI to reply to guest emails, staff must follow some important rules. First, always check the AI reply before sending it. Make sure it answers the guest’s request clearly. If the email is about a complaint or a sensitive topic, do not use AI. A real person should reply. AI is helpful for repeated questions about room availability or check-in times. It saves time, especially in a busy season. But we must not let replies sound cold. Always add a warm sentence or greeting. AI helps with tasks, but hotel staff must still focus on good communication. This way, we give the best service to our guests.
Do you agree? If you want, write a statement, about 100-130 words, send the statement to me via SMFrockZ(at)gmx(dot)at, I’ll go over it, comment, correct, and send it back.
Sorn Chivoan works as Assistant Head Butler at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas in Siem Reap. He helps the butler team and makes sure guests are happy. Sorn likes meeting people from many countries and sharing about Cambodia. He started as a bell boy and worked hard to get his job now.
A butler helps guests, is friendly, and makes their stay special. Sorn’s favorite food as a child was roasted chicken with young jackfruit, cooked by his father. For fun, he likes visiting temples and fishing.
Sorn talks about the Shinta Mani Foundation. It helps poor people in the countryside. The hotel also tries to protect nature by using less plastic. Guests who come in the low season can see temples with fewer people and enjoy cool weather. The hotel business is very important for Cambodia because it gives many jobs to people.
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Vocabulary:
to make sure: to check or do something so that it is correct or safe
to meet people: to see and talk with new or other people
a country: a place where people live with its own rules and land, like Cambodia or France
to share something: to give some of what you have to others or tell others about something
a bell boy: a person who helps with bags and doors in a hotel
to make a stay special: to do things that make someone’s time in a place very good and happy
a roasted chicken: chicken cooked by heat, usually in an oven or on fire
a jackfruit: a big green fruit with sweet yellow inside
to protect nature: to keep plants, animals, and the earth safe and healthy
low season: the time when fewer tourists visit a place
to enjoy: to feel happy and have fun doing something
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Match the words with the correct definitions:
to make sure
to meet people
a country
to share something
a bell boy
to make a stay special
a roasted chicken
a jackfruit
to protect nature
low season
to enjoy
Definitions: A. To give some of what you have to others or tell others about something B. Chicken cooked by heat, usually in an oven or on fire C. The time when fewer tourists visit a place D. To check or do something so that it is correct or safe E. To feel happy and have fun doing something F. A person who helps with bags and doors in a hotel G. A place where people live with its own rules and land H. To keep plants, animals, and the earth safe and healthy I. To see and talk with new or other people J. To do things that make someone’s time in a place very good and happy K. A big green fruit with sweet yellow inside
What does to make sure mean? A) To talk to many people B) To check or do something so it is correct C) To cook something very well
What does to meet people mean? A) To sleep in a hotel B) To see and talk with new or other people C) To write a letter
What is a country? A) A type of food B) A place with shops C) A place where people live with rules and land
What does to share something mean? A) To eat everything by yourself B) To take something without asking C) To give or tell others about something
What is a bell boy? A) A person who helps with bags and doors in a hotel B) A person who writes the menu C) A person who cleans the pool
What does to make a stay special mean? A) To visit many countries B) To do things that make someone’s time very good and happy C) To sleep in a very big bed
What is a roasted chicken? A) A chicken cooked with oil in a pan B) A raw chicken C) Chicken cooked by heat in an oven or fire
What is a jackfruit? A) A small round red fruit B) A big green fruit with sweet yellow inside C) A kind of meat
What does to protect nature mean? A) To pick all the flowers B) To keep plants, animals, and the earth safe and healthy C) To make noise in the forest
What is low season? A) The time when everything is closed B) The time when fewer tourists visit a place C) The hottest time of the year
What does to enjoy mean? A) To work very hard B) To be bored C) To feel happy and have fun
A1: I work as a butler at Shinta Mani Bensley Villa in Siem Reap. My job is to help the guests. I want the guests to feel happy and comfortable.
Every day, I check the rooms. I make sure the rooms are clean. I put clean towels and things in the rooms. I get the villa ready for the guests.
When the guests come, I say hello. I help with their bags. I show them the villa. I tell them where to go.
During the day, I help the guests. I bring drinks and food. I help them find places to visit. I can also help with cars and tours.
I work with other workers in the villa. We work as a team. I like to meet many guests. I like to help them.
My job is to make the guests happy. I want the guests to have a good time at the villa.
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A2:
I work as a butler at Shinta Mani Bensley Villa in Siem Reap. My job is to help the guests and make sure they feel comfortable during their stay.
Every morning, I check the rooms and the villa to make sure everything is clean and tidy. I put fresh towels and other things in the rooms for the guests. I prepare the villa before the guests arrive.
When guests come to the villa, I welcome them warmly. I help carry their bags and show them around the villa. I explain the villa’s services and answer their questions.
During the day, I help guests with different needs. I serve drinks and snacks. I help guests find interesting places to visit in Siem Reap. Sometimes, I arrange tours or transportation for them.
I also work with the cleaning and kitchen staff to make sure everything runs smoothly. I enjoy meeting guests from many countries and helping them have a nice stay. My goal is to make all guests feel happy and relaxed.
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B1:
I work as a butler at Shinta Mani Bensley Villa in Siem Reap. My main job is to take care of the guests and make sure they feel comfortable and welcome during their stay.
Every morning, I check the rooms and the villa to make sure everything is clean and well organized. I prepare the rooms with fresh towels, toiletries, and other items that guests might need. I get everything ready before the guests arrive.
When guests come to the villa, I greet them warmly, help with their luggage, and show them around. I explain the services and answer any questions they have.
During the day, I help guests with different requests. I serve drinks, arrange tours or transportation, and provide information about local attractions. I also work closely with the housekeeping and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service.
I enjoy meeting guests from all over the world and helping them have a great experience. My goal is to make sure every guest feels happy, relaxed, and well cared for.
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B2:
I work as a butler at Shinta Mani Bensley Villa in Siem Reap. My role is to ensure that every guest feels comfortable, welcomed, and well looked after throughout their stay.
Each morning, I inspect the villa and guest rooms to ensure they are spotless and properly prepared. I arrange fresh towels, toiletries, and personalized amenities to meet the guests’ needs before their arrival.
When guests check in, I warmly welcome them, assist with their luggage, and give a detailed introduction to the villa’s facilities and services. I am always available to answer questions and provide recommendations.
Throughout the day, I attend to various guest requests such as serving drinks, arranging customized tours, or organizing transportation. I collaborate closely with the housekeeping and kitchen staff to guarantee a seamless and high-quality service.
I take pride in meeting guests from diverse backgrounds and helping them enjoy their visit to Siem Reap. My objective is to create a relaxing and memorable experience, ensuring that each guest feels valued and cared for.
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C1:
As a butler at Shinta Mani Bensley Villa in Siem Reap, my primary responsibility is to provide impeccable service that ensures each guest enjoys a comfortable, personalized, and memorable stay.
Every morning, I conduct a thorough inspection of the villa and guest accommodations to ensure they meet the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation. I meticulously prepare rooms with fresh linens, toiletries, and tailored amenities designed to exceed guests’ expectations.
Upon guests’ arrival, I extend a warm welcome, assist with luggage, and offer a comprehensive orientation of the villa’s facilities and services. I remain attentive throughout their stay, anticipating needs and responding promptly to any requests.
My daily duties include coordinating bespoke tours, arranging transportation, serving refreshments, and liaising closely with housekeeping and culinary teams to deliver seamless and exceptional service.
I greatly value the opportunity to engage with guests from diverse cultural backgrounds, sharing insights about Siem Reap and enhancing their overall experience. Ultimately, my goal is to cultivate a refined, welcoming atmosphere where every guest feels genuinely cared for and thoroughly satisfied.
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C2:
As a butler at Shinta Mani Bensley Villa in Siem Reap, my foremost responsibility is to curate an unparalleled, bespoke experience that anticipates and fulfills every guest’s need with discretion and professionalism. Each day begins with a meticulous inspection of the villa and guest suites to ensure immaculate cleanliness and an ambiance of refined elegance. I prepare the rooms with carefully selected linens, amenities, and personalized touches tailored to each guest’s preferences.
Upon arrival, I provide a gracious welcome, assist with luggage, and offer a comprehensive orientation of the villa’s extensive facilities and bespoke services. Throughout their stay, I remain ever attentive and proactive, anticipating requests and orchestrating seamless arrangements — from bespoke excursions to curated transportation and attentive in-villa service.
Collaboration with the housekeeping, culinary, and concierge teams is essential to uphold the villa’s exacting standards. Engaging with a diverse clientele, I take pride in enriching their understanding of Siem Reap’s rich cultural heritage while ensuring their stay is both luxurious and effortlessly comfortable. My ultimate aim is to cultivate an environment of genuine warmth, discretion, and impeccable service, leaving an indelible impression on every guest.
Everyone has dreams and goals. Some people want to speak English, others want to be doctors, teachers, or artists. To reach your goal, you need to be focused and work hard.
An achiever is a person who keeps going, even when it is difficult. Achievers do not stop when they are tired. They remember their goal and try again. They do something every day to get closer to their dream.
You can be an achiever too. First, write your goal on paper. Then, make a small plan. Do one thing each day to help you. Maybe read a book, study, or ask for help. Small steps are important.
Sometimes, people may say “you can’t do it.” Don’t listen. Believe in yourself. Stay away from things that waste your time. Keep your eyes on your goal.
Being an achiever is not easy, but it is possible. With focus, patience, and hard work, you can do it. Many people started with nothing, but they did not give up. Now, they are achievers.
You can be one too. Stay focused. Keep going. You will reach your goal!
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Vocabulary:
An achiever – a person who works hard and reaches their goal
To stay focused – to think only about your goal and not get distracted
A goal – something you want to do or have in the future
Tired – feeling like you need to rest or sleep
To remember – to keep something in your mind
A step – one small part of doing something big
To believe in oneself – to think you can do something
To stay away – to not go near something
To waste time – to use time for things that are not helpful
Patience – being calm and waiting without getting angry
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Multiple Choice Test
1. What is a goal? A. A thing you eat B. A thing you want to do C. A person you meet
2. What does it mean to stay focused? A. To sleep B. To think about many things C. To think only about your goal
3. What does tired mean? A. Feeling strong and happy B. Feeling like you need to rest C. Feeling like you want to run
4. What does it mean to remember? A. To forget something B. To keep something in your mind C. To ask someone a question
5. What is a step? A. A big thing you do B. A small part of doing something C. A place you live
6. What does it mean to believe in oneself? A. To think you can do something B. To help other people C. To stop learning
7. What does it mean to stay away? A. To go near something B. To not go near something C. To talk about something
8. What does it mean to waste time? A. To use time well B. To use time for good things C. To use time for things not helpful
9. What is patience? A. Being calm and waiting B. Being fast and busy C. Being angry and loud
10. Who is an achiever? A. A person who gives up B. A person who works hard and reaches their goal C. A person who waits for help
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1-B, 2-C, 3-B, 4-B, 5-B, 6-A, 7-B, 8-C, 9-A, 10-B
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Match the word with its definition
Words:
Achiever
Stay focused
Goal
Tired
Remember
Step
Believe in oneself
Stay away
Waste time
Patience
Definitions:
A. To keep something in your mind B. To think only about your goal and not get distracted C. A person who works hard and reaches their goal D. To not go near something E. Something you want to do or have in the future F. Feeling like you need to rest or sleep G. One small part of doing something big H. To use time for things that are not helpful I. Being calm and waiting without getting angry J. To think you can do something
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1-C, 2-B, 3-E, 4-F, 5-A, 6-G, 7-J, 8-D, 9-H, 10-I
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True or false?
A goal is something you eat every day.
Achievers work hard and do not give up.
You should stop when you feel tired.
Believing in yourself helps you reach your goal.
You can write your goal on paper and make a plan.
Wasting time helps you become an achiever.
Small steps every day are not important.
Being patient is important for success.
People who stay focused can reach their goals.
Achievers always wait for help from others.
True: 2,4,5,8,9
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Fill in (words below):
An __________ works hard and keeps going.
Stay focused to reach your __________fast.
A goal is something you __________ someday.
I feel tired after working very __________.
Remember your dream and take small ___________.
One small __________ can help you grow.
Believe in __________ every single day.
Stay away from people who __________ no.
Don’t waste __________ on things not helpful.
Patience __________ you wait and stay strong.
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Fill in: step, goal, helps, hard, say, achiever, time, want, yourself, steps
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Gap sentences with choices – complete
I have a big ______ to learn English. a) tired b) goal c) step
She is an ______ because she works hard. a) achiever b) patience c) waste
He is very ______ after school. a) remember b) tired c) stay
Please ______ your dream and work every day. a) believe b) remember c) stay away
A small ______ every day helps you grow. a) waste b) goal c) step
You must ______ focused to finish your work. a) stay b) waste c) tired
Don’t ______ time on your phone. a) stay away b) waste c) step
I always ______ in myself. a) believe b) goal c) achiever
You need ______ when things go slow. a) patience b) tired c) remember
______ from bad people who say “no.” a) Stay away b) Step c) Goal
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1-B, 2-A, 3-B, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A, 7-B, 8-A, 9-A, 10-A
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This or that? Which is correct?
He is an (achiever / step) because he never gives up.
To reach a big (goal / tired), you need to work daily.
I (remember / waste time) my dream every morning.
When I feel (patience / tired), I take a short rest.
If you (stay away / believe in oneself), you will do better.
Taking one (goal / step) each day helps a lot.
She does not (stay focused / waste time) during class.
You must have (tired / patience) when things go slow.
Please (stay away / believe) from bad habits.
He always (stay focused / achiever) when he studies.
What is your goal? Achiever: My goal is to learn English well.
Interviewer: 2. How do you stay focused? Achiever: I stay focused by thinking about my goal every day.
Interviewer: 3. Is it easy to reach your goal? Achiever: No, it is not easy. Sometimes I feel tired.
Interviewer: 4. What do you do when you feel tired? Achiever: I take a rest, but I do not stop.
Interviewer: 5. Do you have a plan to reach your goal? Achiever: Yes, I have a plan with small steps.
Interviewer: 6. What is one step in your plan? Achiever: I study English one hour every day.
Interviewer: 7. How do you believe in yourself? Achiever: I remember my goal and tell myself I can do it.
Interviewer: 8. Do you waste time? Achiever: No, I do not waste time. I use time well.
Interviewer: 9. What helps you most to reach your goal? Achiever: Patience helps me. I wait and keep working every day.
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Rewrite the following story starting with „His goal is to learn…….“, and make all changes necessary:
My goal is to learn English well. I stay focused by thinking about my goal every day. It is not easy, and sometimes I feel tired. When I am tired, I take a rest but do not stop. I have a plan with small steps. I study English one hour every day. I believe in myself and do not waste time. Patience helps me reach my goal. _______________________
His goal is to learn English well. He stays focused by thinking about his goal every day. It is not easy, and sometimes he feels tired. When he is tired, he takes a rest but does not stop. He has a plan with small steps. He studies English one hour every day. He believes in himself and does not waste time. Patience helps him reach his goal.
Everyone harbors aspirations—some strive for fluency in English, others envision careers as doctors, educators, or artists. Regardless of the ambition, achieving any meaningful goal demands unwavering focus and consistent effort.
An achiever is someone who perseveres, even in the face of setbacks. They do not succumb to fatigue or discouragement. Instead, they remain anchored to their vision and persist. Achievers take deliberate action each day, however small, to edge closer to their dreams.
You have the potential to be an achiever, too. Begin by clearly articulating your goal—write it down. Then, devise a realistic and manageable plan. Commit to doing at least one productive thing daily: read, research, practice, or seek guidance. Incremental progress is the foundation of long-term success.
There will inevitably be voices of doubt—sometimes from others, sometimes from within. Dismiss them. Cultivate self-belief and distance yourself from distractions that derail your progress. Keep your objective in sight.
Becoming an achiever is far from effortless. It requires discipline, resilience, and patience. But it is entirely within your reach. Many who now enjoy success began with little more than determination. They endured, adapted, and refused to quit.
So can you. Remain focused. Persevere. Your goals are attainable—and your journey begins now.
