On Teaching Tourist English

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is a profitable niche in the ever expanding EFL field.

Some students do not have the time to invest in a protracted program of classes, but yet have a functional need to immediately use English in their work duties.

Enter ESP!

A rudimentary ESP program begins with a strong base (or should) of the English language mixed with the specific English phrases, vocabulary, and conversational experience to arm the student with the basics to function in their job role. The joy and pleasure of reading of Shakespeare is sacrificed for the immediate no nonsense approach to mastering a bit of the English language in the smallest amount of time possible (Survival English).

The tourist industry is vast from hotels to the ticket takers at an amusement park. Professionals across the spectrum can use English to interact better with their clients or more importantly advance to a better paying position.

Professor Winn is available to teach Specific Tourist English for whatever sector of the industry. Survival English can be taught during a weekend.

Advance in your industry today and contact Professor Winn to help you!

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations (Es/Fr/Pt >En) via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation. Buy your English-languagetexts here!

Survival English Phrases

Please find below a partial listing of Survival English phrases:

Yes. Sí.

No. No.

Please. Por favor.

Thank you. Gracias.

You're welcome. De nada.

Excuse me. Perdóneme.

I am sorry. Lo siento.

Good morning. Buenos días.

Good afternoon. Buenas tardes.

Good evening. Buenas tardes.

Good night. Buenas noches.

English Phrases for Meeting and Greeting

Do you speak Spanish? ¿Habla Ud. español?

Does anyone here speak Spanish? ¿Se habla español aquí?

Excuse my poor English. Discúlpeme por hablar tan mal el inglés.

I only speak a little English. Solamente hablo un poco de inglés.

What is your name? ¿Cómo se llama Ud.?

My name is Robert. Me llamo Roberto.

This is Melissa. Esta es Melissa.

How are you? ¿Cómo está Ud.?

How have you been? ¿Qué tal ha estado Ud.?

I'm fine, thank you. Estoy bien, gracias.

I am very glad to meet you. Mucho gusto en conocerlo (-la).

It was nice meeting you. Me alegro de haberlo (-la) conocido.

I don't understand. No lo entiendo.

What did you say? ¿Qué dijo Ud.?

I understand perfectly. Lo comprendo perfectamente.

Have a nice day! ¡Que tenga un buen día!

In Buenos Aires, contact Professor Winn directly for your own English classes at: 1160 461 342 or mrenglish101 (at) gmail.com. Translations via email may also be sent to the gmail account for prompt evaluation.