5Acc 2021-22
Hotel Reception and Tourism
Lavoro trasversale nel corso dell'anno su competenze di comprensione orale di base a partire da attività di ASCOLTO su temi di vita quotidiana livello B1 e B2 almeno.
Risorse online:
https://www.esl-lab.com/ (iniziare con il livello easy)
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening
https://english-practice.net/english-listening-exercises-for-b1/
Risorse online:
https://www.esl-lab.com/ (iniziare con il livello easy)
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening
https://english-practice.net/english-listening-exercises-for-b1/
Utilizzo delle seguenti piattaforme e similari: Skyscanner, Booking, Tripadvisor, Viator, Getyourguide, eathwith, visitacity, Canva...
15 JOBS IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
Jobs in travel and tourism that will be big in 2022 and beyond TASK: browse the internet and look for new jobs in the travel and tourism sectors. Choose a new job that interests you and collect further examples and details to better understand it (prepare an oral presentation OR a couple of slides) LISTENING COMPREHENSION |
TARGET TOURISM www.bbianchienglishlessons.weebly.com/english-for-tourism.html
= Special Interest Holidays = Niche Tourism
= Special Interest Holidays = Niche Tourism
American Highlights: Describing Places and Tailor-Made Tours - Testcase: NEW YORK
bbianchienglishlessons.weebly.com/new-york.html www.visitacity.com/en/new-york-city NEW YORK Sights and points of interest; Downtown Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Uptown Manhattan LISTENING COMPREHENSIONS + TASKS see also bbclasses.weebly.com/my-quizzis.html new skyscraper: One Vanderbuilt skyscrapers under construction MUSEUMS Top Must-See Artworks at MET 15 pieces you have to see the MET Best Paintings at MOMA 5 pieces you have to see at MOMA 5 best paintings at Guggenheim NY 5 most popular artworks at Guggenheim NY |
Students' choices: https://padlet.com/bianchibarbara/4i7ckkggzbkqnc4c
TRAVEL AGENCY NEWSLETTER: New York TALES
TASK: read the article and prepare a 10-line summary for your Travel Agency Newsletter:
the fishing wire: https://www.npr.org/2019/05/13/721551785/a-fishing-line-encircles-manhattan-protecting-sanctity-of-sabbath
(see also: http://eruv.nyc/)
TASK: read the article and prepare a 10-line summary for your Travel Agency Newsletter:
the fishing wire: https://www.npr.org/2019/05/13/721551785/a-fishing-line-encircles-manhattan-protecting-sanctity-of-sabbath
(see also: http://eruv.nyc/)
video “What it takes to prepare a KOSHER meal” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG13bVyVhXo
The USA: NATIONAL PARKS
Collect as much information as possible about American National Parks starting from here: https://bbianchienglishlessons.weebly.com/usa.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otaYZ60wK5I&ab_channel=finleyholiday watch the video take notes of keywords and key information What is the philosophy behind America's National Parks? What can people do when visiting the parks? Can you name any of the parks presented in the video? TASK 1. Browse the internet and find a tour that inspires you. 2. You'll have 2 minutes to present a TOUR of one or more parks. Use the following checklist to guide you through your presentation: - destination (parks visited, states) - highlights / itinerary (in short) - number of days - price - target people - transports - meals - what's included - reasons for choosing this tour |
sample tour: www.tours-usa.com/region/southwest-region
sample phrases: The tour is called... it lasts... it features... along the tour you will travel by ... the tour/price includes... / does not include... The price ranges from... to... depending on the period you choose The tour is suitable for... There will be an English-speaking guide To book this tour you can --- the minimum/maximum number of participants is... Students' selection (TASK: present the proposal by browsing the selected website):
yellowstone-tetons-winter-snow-adventure zion-ranch-stay walking-joshua-tree-and-death-valley western-usa-national-parks-loop best-montana us-national-parks-the-grand-canyon-to-yellowstone grandi-parchi-americani-canvas-cabins national_parks_tours national-parks |
BUSINESS HOTELS
features Of A Great Business Hotel
meeting room equipment checklist: www.meetings.org/venue3.htm
Business Hotels facilities and services, 3 examples:
EitchBorromini, Rome
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Four Seasons, Paris
Meeting Gianluca: bbenglishondemand.weebly.com/thermomix--business-meetings.html
10 gadgets that make board meetings more fun
16 Business Travel Hotel Ideas to Draw More Professionals to Properties
traccia per verifica
BUSINESS TRAVEL AND INCENTIVES - BLEASURE
What is BLEASURE? https://www.forenom.com/blog/what-is-bleasure/
The rise of Bleisure Trips (The Telepraph)
INCENTIVES
Top 20 Incentive Travel Destinations for 2021
Top incentive destinations in Italy
features Of A Great Business Hotel
- free high-speed internet connection (wifi)
- conference facilities (meeting rooms for conventions or big meetings + beamers and whiteboards to use/rent)
- convenient location; located at a good place with easy transportation to the center and airport
- fitness centre
- working space in the room
- concierge services
- express check-in/check-Out
meeting room equipment checklist: www.meetings.org/venue3.htm
Business Hotels facilities and services, 3 examples:
EitchBorromini, Rome
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Four Seasons, Paris
Meeting Gianluca: bbenglishondemand.weebly.com/thermomix--business-meetings.html
10 gadgets that make board meetings more fun
16 Business Travel Hotel Ideas to Draw More Professionals to Properties
traccia per verifica
BUSINESS TRAVEL AND INCENTIVES - BLEASURE
What is BLEASURE? https://www.forenom.com/blog/what-is-bleasure/
The rise of Bleisure Trips (The Telepraph)
INCENTIVES
Top 20 Incentive Travel Destinations for 2021
Top incentive destinations in Italy
STUDY HOLIDAYS
Checklist:
- Accommodation (hotel, hostel, residence, homestay...) - BB, HB, FB - Language Course (general English, specific courses, examination courses, summer courses...) - duration; number of students per group, number of classes/hours per week - Tuition, fees, insurance, course material - Leisure time activities and trips - Transportation and transfers |
TASK
Find a proposal for a study holiday for a 20-year-old student who wants to spend a month in an English Speaking country in order to improve his/her language skills.
Here is a list of requirements you must consider:
1. Intensive general language course (better if connected to a C1 Certification exam) + course material; small groups; 30 lessons per week or more; tuition fees and taxes included
2. HB Homestay
3. Airport pick-up service
4. Social programme + trips included
Find a proposal for a study holiday for a 20-year-old student who wants to spend a month in an English Speaking country in order to improve his/her language skills.
Here is a list of requirements you must consider:
1. Intensive general language course (better if connected to a C1 Certification exam) + course material; small groups; 30 lessons per week or more; tuition fees and taxes included
2. HB Homestay
3. Airport pick-up service
4. Social programme + trips included
HIKING & BIKING HOLIDAYS
BIKING HOLIDAYS, students' ideas
https://italybiketours.com/ebike-italy-best-lakes The Carolinas Bike Tour - Backroads (scroll down the page) |
ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS
activeadventures.com/ |
keywords: ride, bike lane, pedal, trail, back road, ebike, uphill, downhill, pump a tire, change gears, ger a flat. brakes, helmet
LONDON
a kid presents London
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super easy slide show on main attractions
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getting to central London from the Airport(s)
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The City of London
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South Bank
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V&A, NHM, Science M., British M., National Gallery
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Notting Hill
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Notting Hill Carnival
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royal residences
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20 Buckingham Palace secrets
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top 10 attractions
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black Saturday (7th Sept 1940)
see LONDON WWII |
Greenwich
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5 things to do in Camden
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HP London (very well done)
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The Young Victoria (trailer)
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The Crystal Palace (1851, Great Exhibition)
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Sky Garden at sunset
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Little Venice
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A day East London
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Describing towns and monuments; Presenting a tour - Testcase: LONDON https://bbianchilondon.weebly.com/
Information about the town and its landmarks: see https://bbianchienglishlessons.weebly.com/london1.html
MY LONDON
London Questionnaire
poesia LONDON (recitata dalla gente) 6:05 min - Compare: Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, by Wordsworth
Constable and Turner (schede)
Turner at the Tate Britain (video)
LONDON FOOD
London Webquests: https://bbianchilondon.weebly.com/treasure-hunts.html
Information about the town and its landmarks: see https://bbianchienglishlessons.weebly.com/london1.html
MY LONDON
London Questionnaire
poesia LONDON (recitata dalla gente) 6:05 min - Compare: Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, by Wordsworth
Constable and Turner (schede)
Turner at the Tate Britain (video)
LONDON FOOD
London Webquests: https://bbianchilondon.weebly.com/treasure-hunts.html
HOTEL LANGUAGE
Ripasso delle principali funzioni comunicative in albergo:
Ripasso delle principali funzioni comunicative in albergo:
- Front office and back office operations
- CHECK-IN
- The Voucher, registration cards/forms; welcoming guests
- Hotel Customer Service; room service; guests’ requests
- Dealing with problems and complaints
- Hotels as event venues
- CHECK-OUT
- Talking on the phone
- Enquiries and replies