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Asking about the hotel pool in English (advanced)
Advanced English for asking about the hotel pool. Key line: “Hi, could you *fill* me in on the *pool* *hours*?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could you fill me in on the pool hours?
Them
Sure—it's open from six in the morning till ten at night.
Lin
Nice. Is it heated, or am I about to discover my inner penguin?
Them
It's heated, thankfully, though the first step still wakes people right up.
Lin
Fair enough. Do I need a cap, or just enough courage to dive in?
Them
No cap needed, but please bring your room key and a towel.
Lin
Perfect—I'm aiming for graceful laps, but dramatic floating is my backup plan.
Them
Then you'll fit right in—the pool is very forgiving of theatrical floating.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Info
✓ fill me in on ...ask for info...
more natural than tell me about
Heated?
✓ Is it heated?ask if the pool is heated
common pool question
Awake
✓ wake people right upmakes you feel awake fast
often for a cold shock
Plan B
✓ backup planyour other option
more natural than second choice
Quick answers
Info: what to say in English
Say “fill me in on ...” — ask for info. more natural than tell me about.
Heated: what to say in English
Say “Is it heated?” — ask if the pool is heated. common pool question.
Awake: what to say in English
Say “wake people right up” — makes you feel awake fast. often for a cold shock.
Plan B: what to say in English
Say “backup plan” — your other option. more natural than second choice.