ENGLISH FOR TOURISM I

Presentation of the theoretical contents, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. Presentation of individual assignments and exercises, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. Class structure by level B1. Problem solving class. Activities consisting of training sessions to develop practical or applied knowledge based on problem solving exercises or practical cases. The training sessions provide students with the opportunity to learn and practise many words and expressions required in the tourism industry.

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Developing the language skills, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. Class structure by level B1.

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Developing the language skills, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. Class structure by level B1. Some of the lessons are arranged in this way, or include videoconference formats, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.

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Practical class through the use of specific software. Each unit contains several listening tasks developed around topics related to the travel industry. A range of British, American and other international native and non-native speakers are featured , helping students understand how people speak English in different parts of the world. Reading texts feature regularly in the units, providing students with a variety of texts and topics that they are likely to encounter in a tourism context (Level B1).

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Mid- and final term activities that check the progression of students allowing for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. Class structure by level B1: - Prepare two oral performances per semester. The oral performances require students to engage in extended communication about topical issues in the tourism industry. - Speaking activities. Each unit provides students with further opportunities to communicate in tourism-related contexts.

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Taking the corresponding official exams allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.

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Teaching by example and supplying the information to complete particular tasks, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.

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Preparation of individual assignments and exercises, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. Self-study and preparation of individual assignments and exercises, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.

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Evaluation of activities which involve interaction, pronunciation and/or comprehension, including other reports, summaries, etc. This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. EVALUATION TASKS: -Oral practice and phonetic skill. The correct pronunciation of vocabulary specific to the topic and subject areas. Stress and intonation. -Roleplay. Communicate facts, ideas, opinions and explain viewpoints about a chosen topic linked across a series of extended turns.

Evaluation of the activities included in a portfolio. This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. EVALUATION: The purpose of the evaluation of practical activities is for students to demonstrate their ability to use the language functions and grammatical items of B1 English level. EVALUATION TASKS: - Grammar Exercises. - Case Studies from the current units. - Written Tasks from the current units. -Vocabulary specific to the topic area. -Professional Skills specific to the subject area.

Evaluation of the oral activities practised in class: oral presentations/role plays. This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. EVALUATION The purpose of the individual or group presentation of assignments is to give students the opportunity to participate in a genuine exchange of information, ideas and opinions, while demonstrating their ability to use the language of B1 English Level. EVALUATION TASKS - Prepare an oral performance per semester about topical issues in the Tourism Industry. - Speaking activities to communicate in tourism-related contexts.

Evaluation of two mid-term exams (40% each) on the skills (reading, listening, writing & use of English) which will be practised, progressing from simpler linguistic forms to more complex ones. A Partial Exam (40%) per semester. This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. A score of 4 out of 10 is required in the assessment activities whose weight in the final score is higher than 30%. B1 English level exam corresponds to the following: -Use of English (Grammar&Vocabulary). -Writing. -Listening Comprehension. -Reading Comprehension.

Evaluation of activities which involve interaction, pronunciation and/or comprehension, including other reports, summaries, etc. This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. EVALUATION: The purpose of the evaluation of assignments, reports and studies is for students to demonstrate B1 level skills such as prediction, deduction and interference. The student needs to show recognition of the context, participants and register. EVALUATION TASKS: -Oral practice and phonetic skill. The correct pronunciation of vocabulary specific to the topic and subject areas. Stress and intonation. -Roleplay. Communicate facts, ideas, opinions and explain viewpoints about a chosen topic linked across a series of extended turns.

Evaluation of the activities included in a portfolio. This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. EVALUATION: The purpose of the evaluation of practical activities is for students to demonstrate their ability to use the language functions and grammatical items of B1 English level. EVALUATION TASKS: - Grammar Exercises. - Case Studies from the current units. - Written Tasks from the current units. -Vocabulary specific to the topic area. -Professional Skills specific to the subject area.

Evaluation of an oral presentation (speaking). This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. EVALUATION The purpose of the individual or group presentation of assignments is to give students the opportunity to participate in a genuine exchange of information, ideas and opinions, while demonstrating their ability to use B1 English level. EVALUATION TASKS - Prepare an oral performance per semester about topical issues in the Tourism Industry. - Speaking activities to communicate in tourism-related contexts.

A Final Exam. Evaluation of skills (reading, listening, writing &use of English) focusing on either simpler or more complex linguistic forms corresponding to both mid-term exams (40% each). This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5. The student must pass the exam ( Two mid-term exams) that he/she has failed in the continuous assessment. A score of 4 out of 10 is required in the assessment activities whose weight in the final score is higher than 30%. B1 English level exam corresponds to the following: - Use of English (Grammar&Vocabulary). -Writing. -Listening Comprehension. -Reading Comprehension. English for Tourism 1 level exams demand a B1 English level of language proficiency.