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Hotel and tourism

Guest-Ready English

20 lessons · CEFR A2 · hotel, guesthouse and tourism staff

Four modules follow a real shift, from clocking in to saying goodbye.

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At a glance
LevelCEFR A2
Lessons20, in four modules
A lesson takesAbout 20 minutes
Most people finish in5 to 7 weeks
Built forHotel and tourism staff

Who this is for

You work front of house, or you are training to. Receptionists, porters, concierges, guesthouse owners, tour desk staff, restaurant hosts.

You can already handle simple English, but you get stuck when a guest asks something you were not expecting.

What you will be able to do

  • Check a guest in and explain the process
  • Ask someone to repeat themselves without embarrassment
  • Describe what is in the room and what breakfast includes
  • Give directions and recommend somewhere to visit
  • Listen to a complaint and respond to it
  • Answer questions about wheelchair access
  • Follow an emergency procedure and settle a bill at checkout

The four modules

Module 1

Taking the desk

  • Explaining different jobs
  • Talking about duties
  • Checking in: the process
  • Dealing with communication problems
  • Checking in: dealing with questions
Module 2

The room and the stay

  • Describing features of a room
  • Dealing with room enquiries
  • Explaining breakfast options
  • Talking about hotel amenities
  • Responding to requests
Module 3

Helping guests explore

  • Offering to help
  • Giving directions
  • Telling guests about local attractions
  • Directing guests to local attractions
  • Talking about leisure activities
Module 4

When things go wrong

  • Handling complaints about rooms
  • Handling more serious complaints
  • Answering questions about wheelchair access
  • Dealing with emergencies
  • Checking out

How long it takes

About twenty minutes a lesson. Most learners finish in five to seven weeks doing three or four lessons a week.

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