Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management launches a new Language Centre

Our native-speaking instructors teach how to communicate in the languages of the guests and classes are open to anyone in the hospitality industry who wishes to advance their careers by becoming multi-lingual.

The courses are designed to assist anyone who wants to improve their career options within a public role, regardless of their current position.

It is our aim to give students unique skills to help them stand out in the industry.

Class will take place in the evenings, twice a week for five weeks.

The new courses include Arabic Level I, Business English Level I, French Level I and Spanish Level I, from January 2009 Arabic Level I and II, Business English Level I and II, French Level I and II, Spanish Level I and II, German Level I and Russian Level I will also be available.

Further modules will be available in these languages throughout 2009 and we will also be introducing courses in Madarin, Italian and Japanese

If you would like any further information on the new language classes or would like to speak to the new Director of the Language Centre, Stephanie Morris, please let me know.

In order to enrol, readers can call The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management on 04 3155555 or complete an online enrolment form on our website www.emiratesacademy.edu

There are many reasons for you to learn a new language:

Career growth:
Multi-lingual employees hold a distinct advantage in their ability to communicate with industry professionals from other countries.

Even though English is the international language of commerce, it still helps to break the ice by addressing a colleague in his native tongue.

Good for business:
Most foreign guests would not necessarily expect to be greeted in their own language, but guests will be given an immediate sense of connection, warmth and security if this happens. This helps to create an atmosphere that induces return business in the future.

It's edifying:
Guests are broadening their horizons through international travel.

By engaging with them on cultural turf that is familiar to them, you not only strengthen your business, but you also humanize your working environment.