Distance learning
Free
Formattemp
"Nuove Frontiere Lavoro", in collaboration with the training organization "Idee Insieme" and thanks to the "Formatemp" fund, publishes a Hotel Receptionist course in German language level A2 online on the platform - Free
Among the professions listed by ISFOL, now INAPP, is the position of Hotel Receptionist.
This role welcomes and registers guests at the facilities; provides accommodation services; assigns rooms and delivers the relevant keys; provides information on the services offered; manages reservations and check-in and check-out procedures, keeps track of available rooms; carries out guest check-out procedures and prepares the relevant documentation. (Source: Isfol-FGB elaborations).
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
The course aims to provide the linguistic skills appropriate to the professional role of Hotel Receptionist, following a guideline in line with that outlined by ISFOL now INAPP.
SPECIFIC CONTENTS:
Specifically, theHotel Receptionist It falls within the professional economic sector of "tourist services", in the work process of "hospitality services" in the area of activity "Customer reception and assistance" specified as follows:
- Booking acquisition
- Customer reception management (Check in)
- Illustration of hotel and tourist services
- Customer assistance during the hotel stay
- Customer satisfaction survey
- Customer Leave Management (Check-out)
At the end of the course, students will be able to manage German-speaking customers, acquiring the following skills:
"customer reception
"analysis and identification of customer needs
"booking management
"receiving and sorting telephone calls
"completing forms and documents
"customer complaint management
"access control to accommodation facilities
"control and custody of customer documents
"taking care of room assignments
"customer information
"customer support
FUNDING BODY: Formattemp
PROMOTING BODY: New Frontiers Work spa
IMPLEMENTING BODY: Ideas Together soc.coop.soc.
PRICE: the course is free (financed by Formatemp);
DURATION: 156 HOURS Since the day OCTOBER 2 to NOVEMBER 24 2023 – 39 days of virtual classroom 4 hours;
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LESSONS: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm 14.30 at 18.30 hours;
CERTIFICATE: of frequency Formatemp (minimum 70% of total hours including attendance at mandatory lessons);
MEMBERSHIPS: To submit your application you must register on the website http://www.ideeinsieme.it/index.php/register | and, once you have uploaded your personal documents and CV, type SEND (by 09/27/2023 at 5:00 PM);
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: the course is aimed at candidates for temporary work missions (both unemployed and jobless) registered and selected by the Employment Agency;
- for foreigners, knowledge of the Italian language and grammar, even if NOT certified;
- you need to have a desktop PC (desktop), laptop or tablet with a stable connection, webcam and microphone;
- it is necessary to have basic knowledge of the German language, even if not certified;
SELECTION METHOD: Access to the course will take place through several preliminary steps:
- Correct submission of the required documentation;
- Analysis of the CV submitted;
- Check the connection devices to be carried out in videoconference;
SELECTIONS: Those who have joined will be contacted by email for confirmation. (by 27/09/2023 at 12:00) of the verification of videoconferencing connection devices scheduled for the day 28/09/2023 from 14.30 pm, in a group.
REGISTRATION: The selected candidates will be contacted by email and telephone. (by 29/09/2023 at 8:00 PM) to attend the first day of the course day 02/10/2023 2:30 pm on the online platform after sending the entry link.
PROFESSOR: A graduate in German languages and literature working as an interpreter, she has significant experience gained between October 2013 and April 2014 at the SprachschuleAktiv, Munich (Germany) as a teacher of Italian to German students and of German to Italian students.
Course modules
1.1
German level A2
- Entrance test to evaluate initial skills
- Adjektivdeklination (adjective declension)
- Artikelwörter „dieser“, „mancher“, „jeder“/“alle“
- Präteritum der Modalverben (preterite of modal verbs)
- Nebensatz (subordinate)
- Reflexive Verben mit Präpositionalergänzung (reflexive verbs with preposition)
- Fragewörter and Pronomen „wofür“, „dafür“
- Konjunktiv II (subjunctive II)
- Passiv (passive)
- Infinitivsatz: Infinitiv mit “zu“ (infinitive sentence with “zu”)
- Nebensatz mit „dass“ (subordinate sentence with „dass“)
- Präteritum (preterite)
- Konstruktionen mit„es“ (constructions with „es“)
- Relativpronomen (relative pronouns)
- Nebensatz: Relativesatz (subordinate clauses: relative clauses)
- “let go”
- “zum” + Infinitive
- Indirekterfragesatz (indirect interrogative sentences)
- Infinitiv mit “um zu“ (infinitive with “um zu“)
- Nebensatz mit „damit“ (subordinate with „damit“)
- Präpositionen “außer” und “wegen“ (prepositions „außer“ and „wegen“)
- Ausdrücke mit Präpositionen (expressions with prepositions)
- Reflexivpronomen (Dativ und Akkusativ) (dative and accusative reflexive pronouns)
- Demostrativpronomen im Akkusativ (demonstrative pronouns in the accusative)
EXERCISES AND SIMULATIONS
Using grammatical and syntax rules, participants will practice developing the four essential skills:
READ: Learn to read simple texts and find specific information in everyday materials, such as advertisements, programs, menus, and timetables. Learn to understand personal letters.
WRITE: Learn to take simple notes and write short messages on topics of immediate need. Learn to write personal letters.
HÖREN: Learn to understand frequently used expressions and words related to areas of immediate concern (for example, very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, and employment). Learn to grasp the main point of short, simple, and clear messages and announcements.
SPEECH: learn to use a series of expressions and phrases to describe in simple terms one's family and other people, one's living conditions, one's educational background and one's current or most recent job.2.2
Duties and functions of the receptionist in hotels
GÄSTE AN DER REZEPTION EMPFANGEN UND REGISTRIEREN (WELCOME AND REGISTER GUESTS AT RECEPTION)
-register guests
-room furnishings and amenities
-luggage service
-accompany to the room
-describe room amenities
SERVICE IM CAFÈ, IM RESTAURANT AND ZIMMERSERVICE (SERVICE IN THE CAFETERIA, RESTAURANT AND IN YOUR ROOM)
-Descriptions of the restaurant's gastronomic offerings
-describe the menu of the day
-manage reservations for the restaurant hall
-manage room service reservations
THE GÄSTEN INFORMATIONEN GEBEN (GIVE INFORMATION TO GUESTS)
-provide information about major places of interest
-indicate the location of service facilities (bank, pharmacy, hospital, etc.)
-provide information about the weather forecast
HOTEL DESCRIPTION (DESCRIBE THE HOTEL)
-describe the hotel's services
-illustrate any programs relating to recreational activities organized by the hotel
-book extra services
INFORMATIONEN ÜBER HOTELDIENSTLEISTUNGEN, REKLAMATIONEN (INFORMATION ABOUT HOTEL SERVICES, COMPLAINTS)
-describe the services available in the best hotel facilities
-fulfill requests and handle complaints
-note messages
TELEFONESERVICE (TELEPHONE SERVICE)
-manage reservations by phone
-give information by telephone
- handle complaints by telephone
RUNDFAHRTEN, REISEN, LEIHWAGEN, KULTURELLE ANGEBOTE VERMITTELN (PROVIDE CAR RENTAL SERVICES, SUGGEST ITINERARIES AND CULTURAL OFFERS)
-provide information about the local roads and tourist attractions
-suggest organized trips
-provide rental cars
- departure of guests
- payment procedures
-payment methods
-check whether guests have used any extra services
-make sure that the stay was pleasant
-to take leave
Simulation in “HOTEL“
The class is divided into groups of two. In each group, one student plays the role of the receptionist and the other plays the role of the customer. Each group is given a handout beforehand that briefly summarizes the situation to be simulated (requesting information about the price, requesting information about the services offered, special customer needs, complaints, etc.). Each simulation is conducted in turns and observed by all students;
-ENDPRÜFUNG - ÜBERPRUFÜNG DER ERWORBENEN KOMPETENZEN - BEWERTUNG (Final test to verify acquired skills, correction and evaluation of results in plenary)3.3
Rights and duties of temporary workers
Rights and duties of temporary workers
4.4
Health and safety in the workplace
Health and Safety in the Workplace