Guidance for the teacher

PROMOTING YOUR GUEST HOUSE

Guidance for the teacher

Vocational Area Rural tourism

Title of Material PROMOTING YOUR GUEST HOUSE
CEFR Level B1+/B2
Relevant Can ask and answer questions concerning guest houses, the management of
Descriptor(s) guest houses.
Can exchange, confirm, research and present information.
Can work in teams, do peer correction, mind mapping.
Can write clear and detailed texts and can present their information in writing
Skill(s) Speaking; Writing
Related Vocational Activities specific to the rural guest house/
Competence(s) Activiti specifice pensiunii turistice rurale
Transferable skills Communication skills, team work, research skills, creativity, ICT skills, design
involved skills, presentation skills
Prerequisites It is recommended that before doing the project the teacher should take the Ss
on a visit to a guest house.
Familiarity with the topic. Ss relate to their life experience.
Guidance for the Before the lesson arrange that the Ss have access to several computers for the
teacher project. Prepare paper, coloured markers, scissors, and glue for the groups
work. Or you may advise Ss to bring their own materials. You may wish to refer
Ss to the brochure templates available in Microsoft Publisher.
I) This is a lead-in exercise meant to start the discussion about the parts of a
guest house and the specific activities for tourists.
II) Ask Ss to work in groups. Explain the project task. Give them time to think but
set a time limit. Ss are required to find out and organise information and to make
their leaflet attractive and easy to read. Each student is responsible for a part of
the leaflet. Advise them to be concise and include all text and illustration on one
side or two sides of an A4 page.
It is advisable to have some leaflets prepared to show the Ss as example. Also
refer Ss to the structure of the leaflet given as a guidance. You may want to give
them some examples of texts for the section on Services and Surroundings
and Leisure time activities. (see below).
Encourage Ss to be creative and think of other aspects that can make the guest
house attractive for visitors. Discuss with them aspects of design and page
layout.
Organise a display of the groups work. Ask Ss to go round the room and look at
all the leaflets and ask for clarifications if needed.
If you think it appropriate, you may ask Ss to vote for the best guest house.
Time needed 100 min (2 classes)

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Guidance for the teacher

Expected Ss will be able to:

Outcome(s) demonstrate increased knowledge of guest houses with reference to
their facilities, organization and management.
collect, select and organise relevant information for the topic.
understand the importance of design and layout for promotional
purposes.
Ss are able to present information clearly and produce a leaflet in
printed form.
present their work orally.
Authors Simona Cacovean, Lacrima Ungur, Nicoleta Cibu

Excerpts from a guest house leaflet

Services:
The pension offers 8 spacious, traditionally-furnished double rooms. All rooms feature en suite
bathrooms, television, air conditioning, phone, free Wi-Fi, and hospitality tray with tea, coffee and
biscuits. A fridge/ minibar is also included. Guests can enjoy a varied traditional food menu. We
also provide room service.
We organise festive events, weddings, private parties, social functions and business meetings. Our
restaurant can seat up to 60 guests.
Check the rate per night on our website. For groups larger than 10 persons the rate is negotiable.

Surroundings and leisure time activities

The village is situated on the Ampoi river, 12 km west of the municipality of Alba Iulia, in the vicinity
of the Trascu mountains and surrounded by amazing landscapes.
This guest house is your holiday destination if you love hiking, extreme sports or spending leisure
time away from the stress and noise of city life.

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