English for Tourism
For Whom
This programme is designed for the individuals those who are engaged in Tourism & Hospitality related activities and for the ones who are willing to start their career in a similar industry
Programme Overview
This course will ideally suit for the ones wish to gain in depth understanding of how to communicate effectively and confidently in English in order to maintain standards, achieve efficiency and gain recognition in their field. This 3-month (part time) course provides the specific knowledge of English, skills and practice that is required in order to function in an unhesitant manner in their work contexts. Successful completion of this course intends to enhance the personal development of the individual which will then lead to the development of their profession as well.
Course Objectives
This course intends to improve the learner’s ability to understand and produce Standard English for the purpose of serving the tourists effectively in their common working situations and also to produce language in unpredictable different communicative situations related to tourism. In addition, this course plans to enhance self-confidence of the students by making them competent users of English related to the field of tourism.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Express themselves appropriately, fluently and confidently using relevant language functions and strategies in different contexts.
- Apply the basic grammar rules and effective vocabulary in language production.
- Use appropriate structures, formats and language in writing and speaking related to the field of tourism.
- Be able to explain, persuade, instruct and advice in an effective and a productive manner.
- Apply different listening sub skills in order to follow different pronunciations, comprehend, understand and respond effectively while listening to others.
Course Content
- 1Introduction
- 2Greetings – Part 1
- 3Greetings – Part 2
- 4Functions (Instructing, advising, suggesting, apologizing, inquiring and so on)
- 5Functions – group activity
- 6Basic grammar for tourism
- 7Vocabulary Building for tourism
- 8 & 9Tour briefing
- 10Travel Itinerary writing – introduction
- 11Travel Itinerary writing – application
- 12Sight Descriptions – introduction (speaking)
- 13Sight Descriptions – application / research details of different tourist attractions (Speaking)
- 14Sight Descriptions – application – presentation (Speaking)
- 15Sight Descriptions – persuasive speech
- 16 & 17Language Functions for Problem solving and handling difficult situations (speaking)
- 18 & 19Language functions – client needs and handling inquiries (Speaking)
- 20Approach for client feedback, reviews and comments writing (email/SMS) / speaking
- 21Approach for client feedback, reviews & comments writing (email/SMS) / speaking (application)
- 22Basic pronunciation of words
- 23 & 24Evaluation
📚 Summary of the Content in Our Course
Evaluation
- At the end of the programme, all the students will be evaluated through following methods. Final certificate will be issued as per the overall grade / marks obtained. Questionnaires in the middle and at the end of the course to measure the quality of the program and efficiency of the teacher. Summative test at the end of the course to conduct an overall evaluation: Written/Oral
• Written – 10 marks
• Oral – 40 marks
• Total – 50 marks
Recommended Readings
- English Vocabulary in Use – Upper Intermediate and Advanced by Cambridge
- English Collocations in use – Intermediate by Cambridge
- English Grammar in Use – Intermediate learners by Raymond Murphy
Delivery Mode:
Online / On Campus
- Duration: 03 Months GROUP Lecture Schedule: 03 Hours per week
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INDIVIDUAL: Day/ Time / Duration – Can schedule as per the student’s requirement
Payment Terms :
Payment Methods: Online by Credit / Debit Card or Bank Transfers / Direct Bank Deposits
Evaluation
- At the end of the programme, all the students will be evaluated through following methods. Final certificate will be issued as per the overall grade / marks obtained. Questionnaires in the middle and at the end of the course to measure the quality of the program and efficiency of the teacher. Summative test at the end of the course to conduct an overall evaluation: Written/Oral
• Written – 10 marks
• Oral – 40 marks
• Total – 50 marks
Recommended Readings
- English Vocabulary in Use – Upper Intermediate and Advanced by Cambridge
- English Collocations in use – Intermediate by Cambridge
- English Grammar in Use – Intermediate learners by Raymond Murphy
Delivery Mode: Online / On Campus
Duration: 03 Months GROUP
Lecture Schedule: 03 Hours per week
INDIVIDUAL: Day/ Time / Duration – Can schedule as per the student’s requirement
Payment Terms :
Payment Methods: Online by Credit / Debit Card or Bank Transfers / Direct Bank Deposits
