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 Category: General English

Using “Get to” and “Got to”


Phrase・言葉 | Meaning・意味 | Example・例文 |
get to | arrive
到着する
(touchaku suru) | “I get to work around 8am.”
I arrive at work around 8am. |
get to | can / get the opportunity to
機会を得る
(kikai (w)o eru) | "I get to go home early today."
I can go home early today. |
got to | have to / must / obligation
~しなければならない
(~shina kereba naranai) | “I’ve got to finish this today.”
I have to finish this today.
I must finish this today. |

Using "Get to" and "Got to"

"Get to" is usually positive. For example, "I get to work whenever I want." It is used with things you like or make you happy.

It is also used to talk about transport and methods of getting to places. For example, "How do you get to Sapporo Station? I catch the bus."

When people are talking and use "got to" in a sentence, they might change it to “gotta” which is a casual version of the phrase. For example,

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Master the Art of Professional Email Writing: Essential Tips for Clear, Compelling Communication

Mastering the Art of Email: A Guide to Clear and Compelling Communication

Crafting the perfect email is like writing a letter to the world—your message can be a simple knock on the door or an eloquent invitation to step inside. Whether you're just entering the workforce or you're a seasoned leader, the skill of writing impactful emails is one of the most essential tools you’ll use in your professional life. Emails hold power—the power to motivate, clarify, and connect, or, when done poorly, the power to confuse, frustrate, or even be ignored. But worry not! With a few key strategies, you can turn your emails into clear, actionable, and engaging communication.

So, how do you ensure that your emails don’t just blend into the noise but instead leave an impression? Let’s walk through the steps of mastering this essential skill.

The Building Blocks of a Brilliant Email

Every email you send, whether to a colleague or a new contact, follows a basic structure. However, it’s in how you execute each part that will set you apart from the rest. From the subject line to the final sign-off, each component plays a role.

1. The Subject Line: Your First (and Only) Chance to

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ホテルや旅館のチェックインの会話 英語 – Hotel Check-in Counter

ホテル チェックイン 会話

ホテル | 快適なホテルライフは、スムーズなチェックインから。にこやかな会話でスタートしたいですね。よく聞き取れない場合は、慌てず堂々と聞き返しましょう。

チェックイン・カウンター(フロント)に進み、まずはこの一言。

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Travel English - ESL Dialogue
受付から聞かれる英語の質問

ホテルや旅館のチェックイン - At the Hotel Check-in Counter

チェックイン - Check-in

チェックインするときのよくある質問
Questions you may be asked during check-in.

何名様でご利用ですか?
(For) how many people?

いつのご予約がご希望ですか?
When would you like to stay?

パスポートを見せてもらえますか?
May I see your passport?

お名前をお願いします。
May I have your name please?

写真付きのIDカードを見せて頂けますか?そして、お支払いはどのように致しますか?
May I see some photo ID and how will you be paying?

鍵はいくつご希望でしょうか?
How many keys would you like?

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The most common questions asked in a hotel

While you are checking in, there are a number of questions that you may want to ask the receptionist. Here are the most common questions that are asked in a hotel (one of them isn't that common - can you find it?). Have you ever needed to ask any of these questions?

Set 1
What time is breakfast? I

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