French for Hotel & Tourism Management

  France

• Montpellier: 
Montpellier
• Nice: 
Nice

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year round

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).

Cost in US$: 3700

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 to France Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

Eurolingua Institute's Mission Statement: The Eurolingua Institute provides group and individual customized tuition in modern languages, paid work experience programmes, internships, and unique immersion programmes living in the teacher's own home. The Eurolingua Institute currently teaches 11 languages at over 70 schools in 40 countries and at over 150 homestay locations worldwide.

Year Founded: 1993