How to communicate with Airbnb hosts in English?
和Airbnb房东沟通 — Messaging Airbnb Host
通过消息与Airbnb房东沟通，包括晚到通知、设备问题、额外需求等 This scene includes 12 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with Airbnb房东.
Dialogue Preview · 对话预览
Notifying Late Arrival · 通知晚到
basicHi, just a heads-up — my flight got delayed and I won't arrive until around midnight. Is that okay for check-in?
你好，提前说一声——我的航班延误了，大概要半夜才能到。那个时间入住可以吗？
💡 heads-up 是提前通知的意思，在国外非常常用。及时通知房东晚到既礼貌又实用。
No problem at all! Since it's self check-in with the keypad, you can arrive anytime. Just be mindful of noise after 10 PM — the neighbors are pretty close.
完全没问题！因为是密码锁自助入住，你什么时候到都行。只是晚上10点之后注意噪音——邻居住得比较近。
Thanks! Is there a place nearby to grab a quick bite? I probably won't have time for dinner before arriving.
谢谢！附近有能快速吃点东西的地方吗？到之前我可能没时间吃晚饭。
💡 grab a bite 是非常地道的表达，意思是快速吃点东西。半夜到达时问房东附近的餐饮选择很实用。
There's a 24-hour convenience store two blocks down on Main Street. Also, I left some snacks and water bottles in the kitchen — help yourself!
Main Street往前两个街区有一家24小时便利店。另外，我在厨房放了一些零食和瓶装水——随便吃！
That's so thoughtful, thank you! One last question — will the Wi-Fi connect automatically, or do I need a password?
太贴心了，谢谢！最后一个问题——WiFi是自动连接的还是需要密码？
💡 到达后WiFi是首要需求。Airbnb通常会在房内贴WiFi密码，但提前问可以更方便。
The network name is 'CozyStay5G' and the password is on the card next to the TV. You should see it right when you walk in. Have a safe trip!
网络名是'CozyStay5G'，密码在电视旁边的小卡片上。进门就能看到。一路平安！
Reporting Property Issues · 反映房屋问题
intermediateHi, I just settled in and noticed the hot water isn't working in the shower. I tried both knobs but only cold water comes out.
你好，我刚安顿好，发现淋浴没热水。我试了两个旋钮但只有冷水出来。
💡 在国外反映问题要直接描述现象和你已经尝试过什么，这样房东更容易判断问题。
Oh no, sorry about that! Can you check the water heater in the closet next to the bathroom? There should be a switch — make sure it's turned on. Sometimes it gets toggled off by accident.
啊抱歉！你能检查一下浴室旁边壁橱里的热水器吗？应该有个开关——确保是打开的。有时候会被不小心关掉。
Found it! The switch was off. I turned it on — how long does it usually take to heat up?
找到了！开关确实是关的。我打开了——一般要多久才能热起来？
💡 国外很多热水器是tank式的，需要加热时间。有些是on-demand（即热式）的会快很多。
It should take about 15 to 20 minutes to get fully hot. If it's still cold after 30 minutes, let me know and I'll send someone over.
大概15到20分钟就完全热了。如果30分钟后还是冷的，告诉我，我派人过去。
Great, I'll wait. Also, the bedroom window doesn't close all the way — there's a small gap and I can feel a draft. Is there a trick to it?
好的，我等一下。另外，卧室的窗户关不严——有个小缝隙，能感觉到穿堂风。有什么技巧吗？
💡 老房子的窗户经常关不严。draft（穿堂风）在冬天特别烦人。问 is there a trick to it 是很自然的问法。
Ah yes, that window sticks a bit. Try lifting the handle up while pushing the bottom of the window in. If it still won't close, there's a draft stopper in the closet you can place along the sill.
啊对，那个窗户有点卡。试试一边把把手向上提，一边推窗户底部。如果还关不上，壁橱里有挡风条，可以放在窗台上。
Key Phrases · 关键短语
be mindful of noise
注意噪音
self check-in
自助入住
two blocks down
往前两个街区
help yourself
随便吃/自己拿
network name
网络名
have a safe trip
一路平安
water heater
热水器
toggled off by accident
被不小心关掉
get fully hot
完全热起来
send someone over
派人过去
the window sticks
窗户卡住了
draft stopper
挡风条
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •heads-up 是提前通知的意思，在国外非常常用。及时通知房东晚到既礼貌又实用。
- •grab a bite 是非常地道的表达，意思是快速吃点东西。半夜到达时问房东附近的餐饮选择很实用。
- •到达后WiFi是首要需求。Airbnb通常会在房内贴WiFi密码，但提前问可以更方便。
- •在国外反映问题要直接描述现象和你已经尝试过什么，这样房东更容易判断问题。
- •国外很多热水器是tank式的，需要加热时间。有些是on-demand（即热式）的会快很多。
- •老房子的窗户经常关不严。draft（穿堂风）在冬天特别烦人。问 is there a trick to it 是很自然的问法。
How to practice this scene · 如何练习
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Repeat · 逐句跟读
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Role-play · 角色扮演
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