When you check in at a hotel, one of the most useful questions is whether breakfast is included. In this workshop you will practice asking that question, understanding a short reply about price and serving times, and then recalling the whole exchange with the roles switched. The recordings give you the exact lines to use, so you can focus on speaking them clearly and confidently.
Asking the key question
The simplest way to ask about breakfast is a short yes-or-no question. «Ist das Frühstück inbegriffen?» means "Is breakfast included?" A slightly fuller version adds the price: «Ist das Frühstück im Preis enthalten?» means "Is breakfast included in the price?" Both are polite and easy to use at a hotel reception. You can also use the shorter form «Ist das Frühstück inklusive?», which also means "Is breakfast included?" When you ask, keep your voice calm and let the question rise slightly at the end. If you want to know the serving time, ask «Ab wann gibt es Frühstück?», which means "From what time is breakfast served?" Practice saying each question slowly, then at a natural speed.
Understanding the reply
A staff member might answer with a full sentence. «Ja, das Frühstück ist im Preis enthalten. Es gibt Frühstück von sieben bis zehn Uhr.» means "Yes, breakfast is included in the price. Breakfast is served from seven to ten o'clock." This reply confirms the price and gives the serving time. If you have a dietary question, you can ask «Danke. Gibt es auch vegetarische Optionen?», which means "Thank you. Are there also vegetarian options?" The reply «Ja, wir haben Müsli, Joghurt, Obst und Brot. Der Kaffee ist inklusive.» means "Yes, we have muesli, yogurt, fruit and bread. Coffee is included." Listen for the words that answer your question first, then the extra details. You do not need to understand every word to get the main point.
Putting it together at check-in
At reception, you might begin with a greeting and then ask your question. «Guten Morgen, ich habe ein Zimmer reserviert. Ist das Frühstück inbegriffen?» means "Good morning, I have reserved a room. Is breakfast included?" This combines a greeting, a statement about your reservation, and your question. The staff reply «Ja, das Frühstück ist im Preis enthalten. Es gibt Frühstück von sieben bis zehn Uhr.» then gives you the answer and the serving time. When you practice, say your line clearly and wait for the reply. If you are playing both roles with audio, you can pause after each line and repeat. Remember that the order stays the same: you ask, the staff member answers, you thank them and ask a follow-up, and they answer again.
Listen once, then say the phrase yourself. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
Checking available voices…
Ist das Frühstück inbegriffen?
Is breakfast included?
ist das FRUEH-shtuek IN-be-grif-fen
Ist das Frühstück im Preis enthalten?
Is breakfast included in the price?
ist das FRUEH-shtuek im prayss ent-HAL-ten
Ist das Frühstück inklusive?
Is breakfast included?
ist das FRUEH-shtuek in-kloo-ZEE-vuh
Ab wann gibt es Frühstück?
From what time is breakfast served?
ap van geept es FRUEH-shtuek
Read one side aloud, then answer in your own words. The goal is to make the exchange yours.
Guten Morgen, ich habe ein Zimmer reserviert. Ist das Frühstück inbegriffen?
Good morning, I have reserved a room. Is breakfast included?Ja, das Frühstück ist im Preis enthalten. Es gibt Frühstück von sieben bis zehn Uhr.
Yes, breakfast is included in the price. Breakfast is served from seven to ten o'clock.Danke. Gibt es auch vegetarische Optionen?
Thank you. Are there also vegetarian options?Ja, wir haben Müsli, Joghurt, Obst und Brot. Der Kaffee ist inklusive.
Yes, we have muesli, yogurt, fruit and bread. Coffee is included.Your turn
Try each prompt out loud. Choose a guided start, the full sequence, or a challenge pass after your first attempt.
Guided check-in exchange
You are at a hotel reception in the morning. You have a reservation and want to know if breakfast is included. A staff member is ready to help you.
Your task: Read your first line aloud: «Guten Morgen, ich habe ein Zimmer reserviert. Ist das Frühstück inbegriffen?». Then pause and listen to or read the staff reply «Ja, das Frühstück ist im Preis enthalten. Es gibt Frühstück von sieben bis zehn Uhr.». After that, say your follow-up «Danke. Gibt es auch vegetarische Optionen?», and finally read the staff answer «Ja, wir haben Müsli, Joghurt, Obst und Brot. Der Kaffee ist inklusive.». If you are practicing alone, say both roles, but keep the order: question, reply, follow-up, answer.
Choose the right reply
You have just asked whether breakfast is included. You hear a reply from the staff member. You need to decide which statement matches what was said.
Your task: Read the staff reply «Ja, das Frühstück ist im Preis enthalten. Es gibt Frühstück von sieben bis zehn Uhr.». Then choose the correct meaning from the options below. Option A: Breakfast is not included, and it is served from seven to ten. Option B: Breakfast is included in the price, and it is served from seven to ten. Option C: Breakfast is included, but there is no serving time. Say your choice aloud, then check the answer key.
Recall the exchange with roles
You have practiced the check-in exchange. Now you will recall the lines from memory, with the correct roles. One person is the guest, and one person is the staff member.
Your task: Without looking at the lines, the guest says the opening question about breakfast and the reservation. The staff member replies with the price and serving time. Then the guest thanks the staff member and asks about vegetarian options. The staff member answers with the food and drink details. If you are alone, say both roles in order.
Common questions
Do I need to understand every word in the reply?
No. Listen for the main point first. In «Ja, das Frühstück ist im Preis enthalten. Es gibt Frühstück von sieben bis zehn Uhr.», the key words tell you that breakfast is included and give the serving time. In «Ja, wir haben Müsli, Joghurt, Obst und Brot. Der Kaffee ist inklusive.», the key words tell you that vegetarian options and coffee are available. You can ask again if you miss something.
Can I practice alone if I do not have a partner?
Yes. You can play both roles with the audio or read both parts aloud. Pause after each line, repeat it, and then continue. Use the success criteria to check your own speaking.
Sources and further reading
- german: ask about breakfast includedChecked September 2026
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