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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 655: Staying in a Vacation Rental.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 655. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “Staying in a Vacation Rental.” This is when you go on vacation but you don’t say in a hotel, you stay in someone else’s house or apartment. Of course, you pay them money to do that. Let’s get started.

George: I’m kind of nervous staying in a vacation rental for the first time.

Marnie: Don’t worry. Before I booked this unit, I checked it out thoroughly. It’s pet-friendly and kid-friendly, and it sleeps six, so it’ll be perfect for the whole family.

George: But there won’t be the same amenities or services as a hotel.

Marnie: We won’t need any of those. Just think, we’ll