English for Special Purposes

Hospitality and Tourism English

A hospitality and tourism English curriculum for guest complaints, service recovery, reservations, revenue management, events, vendor coordination, cultural expectations, reviews, and operational briefings.

  • 8 modules
  • 32 field terms
  • Interactive practice

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Web Practice Lab

Rehearse the language, response, and decision

Work through a three-step sequence: identify the field language, choose the strongest response, then select the next controlled decision move.

Module Focus

    Guided Decision Lab

    Jargon Flashcard

    Answer Rationale

    Why the strongest phrase fits

    Choose an option to see the workplace rationale.

      Dialogue Coach

      Model line

      Language notes

        Progress

        Practice checklist

        0 of 4 complete

        Student PDF in Web Form

        Module map

        Open Participant Workbook PDF
        1

        Guest Arrival and Front-Desk Escalation

        Resolve arrival problems while protecting policy and guest dignity.

        check-in, room inventory, upgrade, service recovery

        2

        Complaint Handling and Online Reviews

        Respond to complaints without admitting unsupported facts.

        guest complaint, online review, brand voice, compensation

        3

        Reservations, Overbooking, and Walks

        Communicate inventory constraints transparently.

        overbooking, walk, occupancy, rate parity

        4

        Revenue Management and Pricing

        Explain pricing changes without sounding arbitrary.

        ADR, RevPAR, yield management, compression night

        5

        Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Turnover

        Coordinate operational recovery across departments.

        room status, out of order, turnover, preventive maintenance

        6

        Events, Banquets, and Run of Show

        Manage event details and last-minute changes.

        BEO, run of show, attrition, AV requirement

        7

        Tour Operations and Traveler Safety

        Communicate itinerary changes and safety constraints.

        itinerary, force majeure, waiver, local operator

        8

        Cultural Expectations and Service Style

        Interpret guest behavior across cultures without stereotyping.

        service standard, cultural expectation, guest profile, recovery gesture

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