Wednesday 5 December 2012
Friday 23 November 2012
Wednesday 21 November 2012
PICTURE DESCRIPTION: JOBS & FACILITIES IN CATERING SERVICES MANAGEMENT
Look at the PPP and describe the different pictures. The questions below will help you so as to practise for the oral examination.
1.- Who are the people shown in the pictures?
2.- What are their responsibilities?
3.- What are they wearing?
4.- Name the different facilities and services you see in the pictures.
5.- Can you name any others?
Now, listen to the description of two pictures. One is related to STAFF and the other to FACILITIES & SERVICES. I hope this can help you practise for the oral test:
1.- Who are the people shown in the pictures?
2.- What are their responsibilities?
3.- What are they wearing?
4.- Name the different facilities and services you see in the pictures.
5.- Can you name any others?
Now, listen to the description of two pictures. One is related to STAFF and the other to FACILITIES & SERVICES. I hope this can help you practise for the oral test:
Friday 16 November 2012
Tuesday 9 October 2012
TIPS ON ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Finally, a speaking & listening rubric on oral presentations:
Sunday 30 September 2012
TELEPHONE LANGUAGE
Let's have a look at some vocabulary on the phone:
Listen to the video with some useful telephone expressions:
Click the link below to practise some common expressions on the phone:
COMMON EXPRESSIONS ON THE PHONE
Some telephone games:PHONE CALLS
Idioms from telephoning:
Tuesday 25 September 2012
HOW TO WRITE A COCKTAIL
Download the PPP and design your favourite cocktail following the template.Cocktail template
View more PowerPoint from Virginiaespin29
Monday 10 September 2012
STUDENTS´ CONTRIBUTION TO I LOVE TEACHING & I LOVE LEARNING
The video below complements the prezi above:
Friday 18 May 2012
TOURIST INFORMATION BROCHURES
Some brochures designed by my students. Just in case you are planning your holidays! If not, enjoy the views!
Thursday 17 May 2012
THE USA
Let's begin with a quick quiz to check your knowledge on geography:
And let's continue with a trivia:
The game below can be used to practise vocabulary, geography and socio-cultural aspects of English-speaking countries. TIA students designed it for you. Now, it´s your turn! Good luck!
USA QUIZ
And let's continue with a trivia:
USA TRIVIA QUIZ
The game below can be used to practise vocabulary, geography and socio-cultural aspects of English-speaking countries. TIA students designed it for you. Now, it´s your turn! Good luck!
Wednesday 29 February 2012
COCKTAILS
Sunday 19 February 2012
CARNIVAL
Find below a useful site with some activities about CARNIVAL for you to practise with your students. There are plenty of them and they are planned for all levels: Carnival Corner
Tuesday 31 January 2012
ROLE-PLAY TEMPLATES FOR CATERING SERVICES
This first role-play helps you prepare a conversation on the telephone when asking for information and making a reservation in a restaurant:
This second role-play is to be used when receiving clients, taking orders and receiving payment in a restaurant:
The following ones are to be used in the bar and to deal with complaints:
This second role-play is to be used when receiving clients, taking orders and receiving payment in a restaurant:
The following ones are to be used in the bar and to deal with complaints:
Ordering Food & Drinks in the Bar by VirginiaEspinosa on Scribd
Friday 20 January 2012
EXAMPLES OF ROLE-PLAYS: BOOKING A TABLE AND ASKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE PHONE
Below, there are some examples designed by two former students of mine in Catering & Hospitality Industry. You can also use them for extra practice in order to prepare your oral test.
Booking a Table on the Phone
Some more examples for you to practise:
Now, listen to some samples:
Booking a Table on the Phone
Some more examples for you to practise:
Now, listen to some samples:
Tuesday 10 January 2012
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