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Thursday, 17 May 2012

THE USA

Let's begin with a quick quiz to check your knowledge on geography:

USA TRIVIA QUIZ

The game below can be used to practise vocabulary, geography and socio-cultural aspects of English-speaking countries.

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

COCKTAILS

Enjoy these cocktails created by my students. Take care so as not to get tipsy!

COCKTAIL PAD CSM 15-16

E-COCKTAILS | Create infographics

COCKTAIL BOOKLET from Virginiaespin29

E cocktails Catering Services Management from Virginiaespin29

Cocktail book from Virginiaespin29

Cocktail pad from Virginiaespin29

Cocktails from Virginiaespin29 Some glassware terms will help you:

And a reading task about DAIQUIRI and MANHATTAN:

Sunday, 19 February 2012

CARNIVAL

Find below a useful site with some activities about CARNIVAL for you to practise with your students. There are plenty of them and they are planned for all levels: Carnival Corner

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

ROLE-PLAY TEMPLATES FOR CATERING SERVICES

This first role-play helps you prepare a conversation on the telephone when asking for information and making a reservation in a restaurant:

Information & Booking (a table on the phone) by VirginiaEspinosa on Scribd

This second role-play is to be used when receiving clients, taking orders and receiving payment in a restaurant:

Receiving Clients, Taking Orders and Receiving Payment by VirginiaEspinosa on Scribd

The following ones are to be used in the bar and to deal with complaints:

Ordering Food & Drinks in the Bar by VirginiaEspinosa on Scribd

Dealing With Complaints in the Bar.

Friday, 20 January 2012

EXAMPLES OF ROLE-PLAYS: BOOKING A TABLE AND ASKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE PHONE

Below, there are some examples designed by two former students of mine in Catering & Hospitality Industry. You can also use them for extra practice in order to prepare your oral test.
Booking a Table on the Phone

Some more examples for you to practise: