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What type of accommodation best suits you?
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Original fictional learning scenario. People, dialogue and personal experiences are created for language practice.
When four friends planned a holiday, each assumed that everyone wanted the same kind of accommodation. One imagined a sociable hostel, another wanted a quiet private room, and the third hoped to cook rather than eat out. The fourth mainly needed step-free access. Their first search focused on beautiful photographs, so every option disappointed somebody.
They changed their method and made two lists: essential requirements and preferences they could compromise on. A modest apartment near public transport eventually suited them better than a highly rated guesthouse with stairs. The exercise also revealed a mistake in the question 'Which place is best?' Best for whom, and for which part of the trip? A useful comparison began with the travellers' needs rather than a general ranking or a picture that looked impressive online.
