Tourism English 4-year CollegeJunior students

Spring semester

textbook:

Tourism EnglishA Hand-On Course for Tourism EnglishLive ABC

ISBN 978-986-6406-21-8

Professor: Ludmilla Cawdrey

Learning Activities

The course provides important content for those how is curious about travelling, tourism, different countries and various cultures, habits, traditions, and way of life all around the world.

It is designed for English speaking students, especially those who major in the tourism industry. The course puts emphasis on practicing essential oral skills for tour guides in the modern world.

A great deal of attention is paid to the development of students’ skills to speak freely and fluently about taking a plane, staying in the hotel, different means of transportation, asking for directions, doing shopping, sightseeing and what not.

A Textbook practice

Individual or pair-work in class Individual or pair-Presentations Group discussions

Course Methods

Lesson plan (in weeks)

1. Unit 1: Departure and Arrival2. Unit 1 (cont): At the Airport3. Unit 2: In a Hotel4. Unit 2 (cont): In a Hotel5. Unit 3: Eating in a Restaurant6. Unit 3 (cont): Eating in a Restaurant7. Unit 4: Transportation8. Unit 4 (cont): Things that Go9. Midterm Oral Test

Lesson plan (continued)

1. Unit 5: Asking for Directions2. Unit 5 (cont): On the Road3. Unit 6: Emergencies4. Unit 6 (cont): First Aid Kit5. Unit 7: Shopping6. Unit 7 (cont): At a Clothing Store7. Unit 8: Sightseeing8. Unit 8 (cont): Sightseeing9. Final Oral Test

Learning Activities

1. First period – textbook activity 2. Second period - Presentations: (up to 15 minutes) Listen to a presentation carefully Make notes2. Classroom activity: (up to 10 minutes) Participate in feedback (answer the questions…) Make your knowledge active 3. Group work: (up to 20 – 25 minutes) Participate in a communicative game – discussion

“Going on a trip. Talk to a travel agent about the Sites Going on a trip. Talk to a travel agent about the Sites and the agendaand the agenda”

Presenters will help with the details

Course Methods

Get ready with the presentation

Listen to a presentation

Do feedback

Speak on communicative situations

Hand-in materials:

Individual home work

Classroom activity

Individual or pair-work in class

Pair- or group-work in class

1. Presentation papers2. CDs

Requirements and Grading

For Midterm and Final Grades the following is adjusted:

Attendance (presence in class) – 25%Participation (classroom activity, homework) - 25%Midterm test – 20% Final test – 30%

Attention: Missing more than 12 hours (6 weeks) a semester is a mandatory failure

Power Point Arrangement Tips:Do it!

Present an outlineChoose 24 font size, sans-serif type (Arial)Use contrasting colorsChoose white or light colored slide backgroundsInclude photographs, pictures, chartsUse the microphone, speak loud enoughSummarize infoSend thanks

Power Point Arrangement Tips:Don’t do it!

Don’t write entire presentation text on a slide!Don’t read from the slides!Don’t speak too fast!Don’t stand with your back to the audience!Don’t apologize for errors – proofreadproofread!Don’t get too technical!Avoid video or make it really short!

Presentation Method

3W3W1.Where to go?

2.What to see?

3.What to eat?

Presentation Method

1. Presentation process [10 – 15 minutes]

Present a place. Describe the following aspects: 1. its location

2. cultural roots

3. cultural connections

4. gastronomy specialties, etc.

Presentation Methods (cont)

2. Get feedback [5 – 10 minutes]

Ask questions on the subject of your presentationPrepare crosswords, puzzles, quizzes, fun

Sample Questions

1. What is the difference between the following names: Great Britain, The United Kingdom, The British Isles?

2. What are the names of people who inhabit England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

3. What is the name of the Flag of the UK? (England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland)

4. What places of interest to see in London?5. What do you know about Westminster?6. What is the Palace of Westminster famous for?7. Etc.

Communicative situation “Going on a trip.” Going on a trip.”

Discuss with a travel agent the following aspects:1. What country to go?2. What to see in that country?3. What Sites to visit and why?4. Ask for short presentations of the sites.5. Ask to shortly introduce gastronomy specialties

in that country.6. Discuss the agenda and weather conditions

there, etc.Presenters will help with the details

A sample beginning of a dialogue:A: Is it hot these days in Taiwan? What type of clothing

should I bring this evening?B: It is hot and humid in summer here, and there usually are

thundershowers in the afternoon. The temperature during the day is almost 30 degrees Celsius and above. We will visit Shihlin night-market this evening, so wearing a T-shirt, jeans or thin fabric clothing is more suitable.

A: Why are Taipei markets so popular and famous?B: The night-markets are everywhere around Taiwan, and

they are where you get lots of tasty local foods, fashionable clothes, and even some products you never imagined. You can think of these markets as a kind of fair.

A: Which food should I try?B: Peal milk tea, fried oyster with eggs, fish ball soup, beef

noodles, sour and spicy soup, rice vermicelli, and so on.A: Sounds good., etc., etc., etc.