ECTS - University of Pisa
By the end of the course, the students must have attained a proficiency level in English equal to the B2 Level of the CEFR. They will be able to maintain interaction in a range of tourism-related contexts, especially regarding business English, English for tourism, and international corporate communication; to solve communicative problems in intercultural contexts; to build confidence in the professional skills needed for the tourist industry; to generally follow the main points of extended discussion regarding tourism issues; to provide speech which is clearly articulated in standard English; and to express the main points they want to make comprehensibly. Students will also acquire specialized tourism terminology.
By the end of the course, the students must have attained a proficiency level in English equal to the B2 Level of the CEFR. They will be able to maintain interaction in a range of tourism-related contexts, especially regarding business English, English for tourism, and international corporate communication; to solve communicative problems in intercultural contexts; to build confidence in the professional skills needed for the tourist industry; to generally follow the main points of extended discussion regarding tourism issues; to provide speech which is clearly articulated in standard English; and to express the main points they want to make comprehensibly. Students will also acquire specialized tourism terminology.
Students will be tested to verify that they have attained the level B2 of the CEFR in Tourism English.
Students will be tested to verify that they have attained the level B2 of the CEFR in Tourism English.
Methods:
Knowledge of general English B1 level.
Knowledge of general English B1 level.
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
Attendance: Mandatory
Teaching methods:
Students will learn the structure and vocabulary of English for tourism
Students will learn the structures and vocabulary typical of English for Tourism.
English for International Tourism – Upper-intermediate (New Edition) (2013), Coursebook + DVD-ROM Pack, Pearson Longman (ISBN: 9781447923916).
English for International Tourism – Upper-intermediate (New Edition) (2013), Workbook, Pearson Longman (ISBN: 978-1447923930).
The two textbooks above MUST be purchased. They must be NEW and not second-hand.
Murphy, R., English Grammar in Use, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate (9780521537629) - or equivalent reference grammar. Students can use a B2 reference grammar they already own, if they do not want to purchase a new one.
Mayes, F. (1997) Under the Tuscan Sun, Portland, OR: Broadway Books.
Further material will be provided by the teacher.
English for International Tourism – Upper-intermediate (New Edition) (2013), Coursebook + DVD-ROM Pack, Pearson Longman (ISBN: 9781447923916).
English for International Tourism – Upper-intermediate (New Edition) (2013), Workbook, Pearson Longman (ISBN: 978-1447923930).
The two textbooks above MUST be purchased. They must be NEW and not second-hand.
Murphy, R., English Grammar in Use, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate (9780521537629) - or equivalent reference grammar. Students can use a B2 reference grammar they already own, if they do not want to purchase a new one.
Mayes, F. (1997) Under the Tuscan Sun, Portland, OR: Broadway Books.
Further material will be provided by the teacher.
Information will be provided by the teacher at the end of the course.
The final exam includes a written test and an oral test.
The final exam includes a written test and an oral test.
