LCCI English for Tourism is a qualification intended for all those who want to work and communicate effectively in spoken English in the tourism industry. It is offered at two levels, each aiming at particular positions.
English for Tourism (Level 1)
The qualification is for candidates who wish to be able to communicate effectively, in spoken English, at a customer liasion level within the hospitality, travel and tourism industry. Candidates will be expected to have a general English proficiency equivalent to the Council of Europe’s Waystage Level (A2) and in addition will need to apply and use the special vocabulary, idiomatic expressions and abbreviations generally used in the travel and tourism industry.
The qualification consists of two components: Level 1 Written English for Tourism (WefT) and Level 1 Spoken English for Tourism (SEfT). These components are, however, also available as standalone qualifications.
Syllabus Topics
basic business reading comprehension in a tourism context
Assessment
WEfT: Candidates are assessed via a 2 hour written examination paper consisting of four compulsory questions.
SEfT: Candidates are assessed via a 20 minute spoken examination, which consists of two parts. Both parts carry equal mark weighting and candidates are assessed on their performance according to the following four assessment cirteria – fluency, lexis (vocabulary), grammar and pronunciation.
English for Tourism (Level 2)
This qualification is specifically intended for people preparing for, or working in, the tourism industry, either overseas or in the UK. It examines their ability to communicate effectively in spoken English at a professional level. Candidates will be expected to have a general English proficency equivalent to the Council of Europe’s Threshold Level (B1), but in addition they will need to demonstrate their understanding and use of the specialised language and terminology used in the travel and tourism industry.
This qualification consists of two components: Level 2 Written English for Tourism (WEfT) and Level 2 Spoken English for Tourism (SEfT). These components are, however, also available as standalone qualifications.
Syllabus Topics
written business communication (letters, memos, faxes)
Assessment
WEfT: Candidates are assessed via a 2.5 hour written examination paper consisting of four compulsory questions.
SEfT: Candidates are assessed via a 20 minute spoken examination, which consists of two parts. Both parts carry equal mark weighting and candidates are assessed on their performance according to the following four assessment cirteria – fluency, lexis (vocabulary), grammar and pronunciation.
Examination Sessions and Dates
There are three timetabled examination sessions per year: in November, April and June. Apart form the timetabled examination sessions, there are on-demand sessions as well for which you may register throughout the year. There is an additional fee for on-demand sessions.
Registration procedure
There are regular exam registration periods for three timetabled examination sessions that are announced in advance and the dates are published on our website. For on-demand sessions, you need to submit your entry form at least 5 weeks before the desired date of the exam.
In order to register for English for Tourism exam, please download and fill in the candidate entry form (PDF 32KB) and pay the applicable fee.
Results
Result slips and certificates are issued for receipt within twelve working weeks
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