English for Tourism 1 
                                
                                               
                                
                   Ratana Watawatana 
                                
                                
                                
                                
          Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 
               Udon Thani Rajabhat University 
                            2017 
         
                     
            English for Tourism 1 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
              Ratana  Watawatana 
       M.Ed (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) 
                B.Ed. (English) 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
      Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 
         Udon Thani Rajabhat University 
                  2017 
                           
                           
                           
        
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
                           
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                                                                                                                PREFACE 
                                             
                                                          This textbook has been designed, developed, and used as a course 
                                            book of English for Tourism 1 at Udon Thani Rajabhat University. It can 
                                            be  useful  for  whoever  interested  in  tourism  industry  in  Thailand.  The 
                                            objective is to provide readers opportunities to learn English vocabulary 
                                            and  expressions  essential  for  communication  with  tourists.  This  book 
                                            provides various situations associated with tourists where students and 
                                            other readers can practice all 4 English skills; listening, speaking, reading 
                                            and writing. 
                                                          The book comprises 8 units with the emphasis on basic vocabulary 
                                            and expressions needed the tourism industry in Thailand: The Wonderful 
                                            Thailand, Our Tourists, Popular Places, Getting to Your Destination, A 
                                            Nice Place to Stay, Beautiful Cultures and Traditions, Fascinating Festivals 
                                            and Activities, Interesting Souvenirs. 
                                                          All skills of English language including grammar and vocabulary are 
                                            designed  to  help  students  communicate  effectively  in  any  situations 
                                            associated with tourists. 
                                                          Furthermore,  as  the  author  of  this  book,  I  would  be  grateful  if 
                                            teachers and readers using it let me know whether the book can help you 
                                            or students form a solid foundation of English for tourism industry, or 
                                            whether it needs improvement. Nevertheless, I would like to express my 
                                            sincere thanks to Udon Thani Rajabhat University, all my family, friends, 
                                            and colleagues for all their support to write the book.  
                                                                                                                                                               Ratana Watawatana