English for Tourism: 2nd term/academic year 2017
Class attendee: 27 HUSO sophomores
Warm-up activity: Creating FB page for this course.
Posting 1 pic. of a place students visited / traveled
Contents:
Unit 1: Tourism overview
1.1 Tourism and Thai Economics
1.2 Benefits and Disadvantages of Tourism industry
1.3 Tourism type ( Medical tourism, Niche tourism, Mass tourism, Eco-tourism)
1.4 Tourism trend
Materials: News online / questions and answers / discussion
Assignment: tourism news worldwide ( see if people in that country like foreign tourists)
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Unit 2: Transportation (Plane, bus, van, boat)
1. What type of transport do you prefer when traveling?
2. Give reasons why you like that kind of transport?
3. Compare advantages & disadvantages of these transport mode, bus, train, car, plane)
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Unit 3: Cross-cultural understanding
Do & Don't
news / Do & Don't in each country
8 Things You Should NOT do When in Singapore
Singapore is widely known as one of the busiest destinations in Asia. Despite the fact that Singapore is a small island roughly about 682.7 sq. km, the country is a melting pot of colorful cultures, expanding businesses and awesome tourist destinations. Because of these reasons, many travelers in and outside of Asia eye this country as one of the top places to visit. Where there is a large number of people going in a country, expect a number of rules and regulations that not only apply to tourists but also to citizens.
If you happen to be visiting Singapore, there are some basic things you need to know in order to have a hassle-free and enjoyable time while in the country. The following is a list of DON’Ts when visiting Singapore. While most in the list generally follow international laws, it’s safe to say that one can never be too careful especially when visiting a country for the first time.
Singapore Law: What You Should Not Do When Visiting SG
1. Do NOT Chew GumTravelers need to take note of this. Many people are used to having gum in their travel bags for convenience. However, this is just one of the things that have been banned in a well-maintained city such as Singapore. You’ll notice that shops don’t sell gum simply because when gum is not disposed properly it can leave stains and marks on pavements and public locations which also means added cost on the government’s budget for maintenance.
2. Eating and Drinking in Public Trains
Singapore has one of the most advanced and well-maintained train systems in Asia. Needless to say, the public also has to play a role in keeping it that way. For this reason, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) management strictly prohibits all passengers to bring in food and drinks within the station premises, waiting areas included. Of note, the durian fruit which is famous for its pungent smell is one of the food items that should not be found anywhere near the train area. Even if someone tries to conceal the fruit inside their bag, almost everyone in Singapore can tell the smell right away, especially inside the train!
3. Possession of Illegal DrugsIf you plan to visit Singapore, you need to be aware about how serious the government deals with drug-related crimes. Possession of illegal substances and drug-trafficking are considered as heinous crimes in various places in the world, Singapore included. This is even subject to capital punishment. No matter how much substance is found in one’s possession, offenders will surely find themselves at the mercy of the law. Expect top-class security when entering Singapore, as canine agents abound together with strict security personnel present to ensure that no illegal substance get past the entry point of the country.
4. Do NOT Litter
It is important to note that in places such as Singapore, they take the law very seriously down to the smallest of offences such as littering. Because of this, thousands of people either get fined or penalized and are made to serve Corrective Work Order (CWO). This basically entails having the offenders wear bright orange work outfits while cleaning up the streets of the city for the public to see.
5. Do NOT Forget to Flush the Toilet after UsingCommon courtesy should be observed especially in public locations such as toilets. So it goes without saying that these areas should be kept clean after use. That’s just how things are in Singapore. There are signs posted in public toilets to remind civilians to flush the after use. Failure to do so warrants a designated fine, but I guess that didn’t come as a surprise, didn’t it?
6. Smoke ONLY in Designated Areas
We all know that smoking is bad for the health, but not a lot of countries take this hazard seriously in terms of public ordinance as Singapore does. Smoking is not allowed in air-conditioned spaces and in common places such as schools, malls, and food courts. Some establishments provide designated smoking areas but generally not all. Offenders may find themselves surprised at how much they can be fined for smoking in public by as much as $1000.
7. Vandalism
Vandalism is the illegal writing or spray painting on something (usually properties) owned by someone else. In Singapore, offenders need to serve jail time on top of paying a fine and will also undergo ‘caning’ where they will be mercilessly whipped with a 4-foot rattan cane as a form of discipline for their misconduct. If that won’t keep offenders away from destroying private properties, I don’t know what will!
8. Do NOT Jaywalk, Use Designated WalkwaysSingapore puts a prime on their public infrastructures to ensure public safety backed up by well-implemented laws. When in Singapore, notice how everyone stays on the line when crossing the street. This gives visitors a picture of how things are done in this disciplined city. If one is keen to look around, plenty of public signage would lead you to designated crosswalks, underpass and footbridge to get to the other side of the road. Talk about convenience!
It’s important that we follow rules and regulations imposed by a country and its government. We hope you find the above information useful when during your visit to Singapore.
Source: www.singaporeofw.comReading Comprehension.Before reading: 1 What regulations have you heard before reading this text? 2. Brainstorm. When come up to your mind when you hear this country? 3. How do you prepare before visiting new countries?
Language Use:
Example:
- Don't forget to bring __________
- Why don't you _______________
- If I were you, I'd _____________
- I'd recommend you to visit
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-When you enter a temple, please take off your shoes.
- Don't shake hands with a monk. You're supposed to keep a distance with him.
- For ladies, don't touch him.
Assignment:
Direction: Your friends from other countries will visit Thailand in a couple of week. What advice will you give them as it is their first time in Thailand and you do not want them to make Thais offended.
1. Weather:
1.1 Don't forget to bring an umbrella if you visit southern Thailand in November. It typically rains almost ever day.
1.2
1.3
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Unit 4: Sightseeing in southern Thailand
2.1 Language use (e.g. describing places / local ways of life / how to get there / why people should visit these places / Do & DOn't in these certain areas / What's a must
Describing places
Example: Temple / Mosque / Museum /
Wat Thai Yor / Etiquettes
Good morning everyone. I'm Ms. Koy, a local guide, today. Welcome to ____________. This temple is located in Yor Island, A.Muang, Muang District, Songkhla province, Thailand. Historically, it is established /built in _
year____ in King Rama __. Villagers go to the temple on a religious day to make merits. Interestingly, some people visit here to walk up the hill to see hilltop views. From there, you'll see Songkhla Lake and if you want to have a peaceful mind, you can spend time doing meditation there. ...
There are activities you can do there, for example, taking pre-wedding picture (?), climbing hill, seeing lake, floating Kratong, making merits, etc.
If you are interested in visiting a temple to see how Thai monks....
Assignment: VDO 5-min clip presenting local ways of life / possible activity / food / cultures / tourist attractions / Role-play (pair work)
( Rice planting, coconut climbing, floating market)
Sample: VDO clips from last year ( Saksit, Atiya, Pakin)
Procedure: Students are supposed to select places and give info. of the places by using lang. patterns from classroom.
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Unit 4:
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Unit 5: Arrange Tour (city tour, campus tour, educational tour)
3.1 Tourist target ( family, honeymooner, backpacker, business trip, elderly trip
3.2
