Description

This is a 3-month course aimed at those who intend to study and/or work in the Hotel and Tourism industry in France or other French-speaking country. It is especially aimed at those who are about to start a course of study leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hotel and Tourism Management but is equally suitable for those who want to gain some valuable and relevant language skills before looking for hotel work.

Highlights

Course content

Weeks 1-4:

General French language tuition with an emphasis on speaking and understanding in everyday situations Introduction to French culture and way of life

Weeks 5-12:

Topic-based language tuition covering real life contexts and situations within the areas of Hotel and

Tourism. Topics include:

- Reception - checking in, checking out, taking bookings, different types of payment, dealing with complaints, dealing with enquiries
- Restaurant/Bar - taking orders, describing dishes, dealing with complaints
- Kitchen - methods of cooking, equipment, health and safety issues
- Housekeeping - cleaning, laundry, rooms
- Hotel facilities and services - showing guests around, explaining how things work, conference facilities, sports and leisure facilities
- Administration - telephoning, taking messages, writing emails, writing short letters
- Tourism - describing and recommending tourist attractions, explaining itineraries and timetables, public transport
- English for hotels and tourism

Optional afternoon/evening activities

- Guided visit of Montpellier
- Weekly conversation class
- Local excursions and visits
- Weekly social get-together for staff and students in a restaurant, ice-cream parlour, bar
- Soirée at the Eurolingua Institute

Qualifications

Course Description

- Starting level: Intermediate French
- Length: 12 weeks
- No. of hours per week: 15 (09:00-12:00 Monday to Friday)
- Start dates: May and June
- Group size: 4-10 students

French/English for Hotel and Tourism Management: 12-week programme at the Eurolingua Institute in Montpellier, South of France, followed by optional paid work experience in a French or UK hotel, according to visa status. These programmes are suitable for both EU and non-EU students meeting French or UK immigration requirements (visa, work permit etc).

Intern Types

• Food Science and Nutrition
• Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality
• Ranch Employment
• Resort Employment
• Tourism

Languages

• English
• French

Cost in US$:

3,700

Program Fees Include:

Course content:

Weeks 1-4: General French language tuition with an emphasis on speaking and understanding in everyday situations. Introduction to French culture and way of life.
Weeks 5-12: Topic-based language tuition covering real life contexts and situations within the areas of Hotels and Tourism. Topics include:-

Reception- checking in, checking out, taking bookings, different types of payment, dealing with complaints, dealing with enquiries
Restaurant/Bar- taking orders, describing dishes, dealing with complaints
Kitchen- methods of cooking, equipment, health and safety issues
Housekeeping- cleaning, laundry, rooms
Hotel facilities and services- showing guests around, explaining how things work, conference facilities, sports and leisure facilities
Administration- telephoning, taking messages, writing emails, writing short letters
Tourism- describing and recommending tourist attractions, explaining itineraries and timetables, public transport
English for hotels and tourism

Optional Activities and Excursions:
- Guided visit of Montpellier
- Weekly conversation class
- Local visits and regional excursions (Arles, Avignon, Names, Site, Camargue)
- Weekly social get-together for staff and students in a restaurant, ice-cream parlour, bar Soirae Aparitif at Eurolingua Institute

Salary/Pay

180 EURO per month

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Eurolingua Institute's Mission Statement

The Eurolingua Institute facilitates the acquisition of foreign language skills, greatly improving social and professional opportunities for the individual student and contributing to world peace through the better understanding of foreign cultures.

Year Founded

1993