Rabu, 30 Mei 2012

Answering Questions

As a tour guide you will face new challenges every day. One of the hardest parts of your job may be answering questions. Unlike a speech that you can memorize, you won't always know what questions people will ask. However, you can anticipate certain types of questions and certain ways that questions will be asked. You should also learn how to use variety when you answer questions or respond to comments. You may lose interest in your job if you say the same thing each time. Finally, it is important to know how to politely explain that you don't...

Showing Places of Interest

Silence can be uncomfortable during a tour. While you can't talk the whole time, you should try to know as much about the history, scenery, and culture (in English) for the places where you are giving tours so that you can keep the tourists interested. If you ever run out of something to say, you can always point out something such as a landmark or a type of tree or flower. Here are some different ways you can point out interest points during the tour. Tour Guide In front of you is... On your right/left you will see... Up ahead... On...

Kamis, 03 Mei 2012

Tour Guide Safety

Explaining Rules, Safety and Etiquette When giving a tour there may be rules and safety precautions that you need to explain. It is best if you memorize a speech rather than read from a card. People will pay more attention to you and understand you more clearly if you look into their eyes as you speak. After you have explained the rules and safety precautions make sure that guests have understood you, by asking, "Are there any questions about this?" or "Is everyone clear on the rules?". Also, tourists will appreciate any helpful advice you can...

Rabu, 02 Mei 2012

Tour guide vocabulary

Vocabulary (nouns) Word Meaning Example sentence activities things to do There are lots of activities that the whole family will enjoy. architecture design of a building The architecture of this building is typical of the Renaissance age. art gallery place to look at professional paintings and drawings We are going to visit the art gallery where local painters exhibit their art. attractions places for tourists to see The water park is our most recent attraction ...