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Tourism English 4-year College Junior students Spring semester textbook: Tourism English A Hand-On Course for Tourism English Live ABC ISBN 978-986-6406-21-8.

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1 Tourism English 4-year College Junior students Spring semester textbook: Tourism English A Hand-On Course for Tourism English Live ABC ISBN 978-986-6406-21-8 Professor: Ludmilla Cawdrey

2 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.

3 A Textbook practice Individual or pair-work in class Individual or pair-Presentations Group discussions Course Methods

4 Lesson plan (in weeks) 1. Unit 1: Departure and Arrival 2. Unit 1 (cont): At the Airport 3. Unit 2: In a Hotel 4. Unit 2 (cont): In a Hotel 5. Unit 3: Eating in a Restaurant 6. Unit 3 (cont): Eating in a Restaurant 7. Unit 4: Transportation 8. Unit 4 (cont): Things that Go 9. Midterm Oral Test

5 Lesson plan (continued) 1. Unit 5: Asking for Directions 2. Unit 5 (cont): On the Road 3. Unit 6: Emergencies 4. Unit 6 (cont): First Aid Kit 5. Unit 7: Shopping 6. Unit 7 (cont): At a Clothing Store 7. Unit 8: Sightseeing 8. Unit 8 (cont): Sightseeing 9. Final Oral Test

6 Learning Activities 1. First period – textbook activity 2. Second period - Presentations: (up to 15 minutes) Listen to a presentation carefully Make notes 2. 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 and the agenda “Going on a trip. Talk to a travel agent about the Sites and the agenda” Presenters will help with the details

7 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 papers 2. CDs

8 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

9 Power Point Arrangement Tips: Do it! Present an outline Choose 24 font size, sans-serif type (Arial) Use contrasting colors Choose white or light colored slide backgrounds Include photographs, pictures, charts Use the microphone, speak loud enough Summarize info Send thanks

10 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! proofread Don’t apologize for errors – proofread! Don’t get too technical! Avoid video or make it really short!

11 Presentation Method 3W 1. Where to go? 2. What to see? 3. What to eat?

12 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.

13 Presentation Methods (cont) 2. Get feedback [5 – 10 minutes] Ask questions on the subject of your presentation Prepare crosswords, puzzles, quizzes, fun

14 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.

15 Going on a trip.” Communicative situation “ 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

16 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.


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