Module Rationale 

This module, as all language modules, is aligned with the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) and aims to prepare for the A2+/B1 level. The course intends to introduce students to the hospitality and catering industry while developing basic language, communication and professional skills in the German language. 

Aims 

This is the fifth level in a sequential series of German Language courses for professional purposes and includes topics mainly related to the table set and its functions, taking orders, giving recommendations in the service, to deal with guest’s complaints, as well as understanding job offers and writing a CV and a letter of application. At this level, students will acquire basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and basic grammatical structure of the German language in order to communicate in their professional environment while providing quality services. They will understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs in their professional field. They will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person communicates slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Students are expected to be close to the A2+/B1 level of the CEFR.