Certificate in English for Hospitality and Tourism Level 1 & 2

The CTH Certificates in English for Hospitality and Tourism Levels 1 and 2 are designed to prepare candidates who wish to study for the CTH Diploma level qualifications and who need additional, subject specific English language training. There are two levels, with recommended contact hours of 120 for Level 1 and 180 for Level 2. both levels have final examinations. Level 1 takes candidates up to approximately Intermediate level. Level 2 aims to raise the candidates’ use of English to Upper Intermediate level. At this point, candidates can be expected to be able to study for the CTH Diploma qualifications and other courses available, with some confidence.

The CTH English Language qualifications are designed specifically for the International Hospitality and Tourism industries and the content spans use of English relevant to all hotel departments and restaurant staff, tour operators, resort representatives and travel agents. However, as the aim of the qualifications and the subsequent CTH Diplomas is to prepare for a career in management in hospitality and tourism, all candidates will benefit from exposure to matters outside their specific field of interest.

Key Benefits

• Excellent preparation for the CTH Diplomas
• Exams ‘anytime’
• Results in 4 weeks.
• UK, professional English Language Certificate.
• Set and marked by CTH 

The equivalence of the Common European Framework is as follows:

• Certificate in English for Hospitality and Tourism Level 1  CEFR (Basic User) Level A2
  
• Certificate in English for Hospitality and Tourism Level 2 CEFR (Independent User) Level B2

Common European Framework’s references are as follows:

CEFR (Basic User) Level A2

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.  Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

CEFR (Independent User) Level B2

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

For more information, please visit;

http://www.coe.int/T/DG4/Portfolio/?M=/main_pages/levels.html