Advanced Hospitality English - ENG008AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Advanced Hospitality English, 5 cr - ENG008AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Advanced Hospitality English ENG008AS2AE-3009 18.08.2025-10.10.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is a CONTACT BLENDED implementatiion and it includes classroom hours and learning tasks. Some learning tasks may be done during classroom hours. The implementation is aimed at hospitality management and culinary management students, which means that the contents and exercises may be degree specific.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study material is available in Moodle. In addition, we use HH library e-materials and other internet sources.

Working life connections

The topics of the course are related to working life and the hospitality and tourism industry.

Campus

Haaga Campus

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The topics of the course familiarize with practices in English-speaking countries and English-language communication as part of today's Finnish working life.

Timing

18.08.2025 - 10.10.2025

Learning assignments

Learning tasks are available in Moodle.

Content scheduling

Classroom learning is arranged according to the schedule/timetable.
Groups
- CONTACT
- RRB2HA1
- BLENDED
Alternative learning methods

For intormation about demonstrating your competence, ie. the DEMO process, please contact the teacher kristiina.huff @ haaga-helia.fi.

Teachers

Kristiina Huff

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Assessment is based on learning tasks and classroom work.

Degree Programme

RESRU Restonomi ruokatuotanto

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

2.50 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Advanced Hospitality English ENG008AS2AE-3010 20.10.2025-12.12.2025 5 op (HOST2HA1, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is a ONLINE implementatiion and it includes ONLINE classroom hours and learning tasks. The implementation is aimed at Strategic Hospitality Management, Sustainable Tourism Management, Hospitality and Tourism Experience Management and Sustainable Event Management, which means that the contents and exercises may be degree specific.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study material is available in Moodle. In addition, we use HH library e-materials and other internet sources.

Working life connections

The topics of the course are related to working life and the hospitality and tourism industry.

Campus

Haaga Campus

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The topics of the course are related to practices in English-speaking countries and English-language communication as part of today's working life.

Timing

20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

Learning tasks are available in Moodle.

Content scheduling

ONLINE learning is arranged according to the schedule/timetable.
Groups
- HOST2HA1
- REE3PCTOUM
- REE3HA1
- REE3PCTOUT
- ONLINE
Alternative learning methods

For intormation about demonstrating your competence, ie. the DEMO process, please contact the teacher kristiina.huff @ haaga-helia.fi.

Teachers

Kristiina Huff

Seats

15 - 60

Further information

Assessment is based on learning tasks and ONLINE classroom work.

Degree Programme

HOST Strategic Hospitality Management

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Advanced Hospitality English ENG008AS2AE-3007 12.01.2026-13.03.2026 5 op (RE6HA4, ...) +-
Campus

Haaga Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

12.01.2026 - 13.03.2026
Groups
- RE6HA4
- RE4HA3
- RE4HA2
- RE4HA1
- CONTACT
- RE6HA1
- RE6HA2
- RE6HA3
- EXCH
Teachers

Kristiina Huff

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

RESTO Restonomi

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Advanced Hospitality English ENG008AS2AE-3008 23.03.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (RE6HA1, ...) +-
Campus

Haaga Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

23.03.2026 - 15.05.2026
Groups
- RE6HA1
- RE6HA2
- RE6PC2
- RE6HA3
- RE6PC1
- REB4PC1
- EXCH
- ONLINE
- RE6HA4
- RE4HA3
- REB3PC1
- RE4HA2
- RE4HA1
- BLENDED
- REB3HA1
Teachers

Kristiina Huff

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

RESTO Restonomi

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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Current implementations

Advanced Hospitality English ENG008AS2AE-3006 24.03.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (RR2HA1, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is an ONLINE, BLENDED implementation and it includes online classes and learning tasks. Some learning tasks may be completed during the online classes. The implementation is aimed at hospitality management students, which means that the contents and exercises may be degree-specific.
Teacher: Kristiina Huff
The best way to reach me is by email.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study material is available in Moodle. In addition, we use HH library e-materials and other internet sources.

Working life connections

The topics of the course are related to working life and the hospitality and tourism industry.

Campus

Haaga Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Assessment is based on classroom learning and Moodle learning tasks.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The topics of the course familiarize with practices in English-speaking countries and English-language communication as part of today's Finnish working life.

Timing

24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

Learning assignments

Learning tasks are available in Moodle.

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

Content scheduling

Classroom learning is arranged according to the schedule/timetable.
Groups
- RR2HA1
- RE6PC2
- RE6PC1
- REB4PC1
- EXCH
- ONLINE
- RE4HA4
- RE4HA3
- REB3PC1
- RE4HA2
- RE4HA1
- REB4HA2
- BLENDED
- RE2HA2
- REB4HA1
- RE2HA1
- REB3HA1
Alternative learning methods

For information about demonstrating your competence, please contact the teacher kristiina.huff @ haaga-helia.fi

Teachers

Kristiina Huff

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Assessment is based on learning tasks and classroom work.

Degree Programme

RESTO Restonomi

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Advanced Hospitality English ENG008AS2AE-3011 24.03.2025-16.05.2025 5 op (RR2HA1, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is an ONLINE, BLENDED implementation and it includes online classes and learning tasks. Some learning tasks may be completed during the online classes. The implementation is aimed at hospitality management students, which means that the contents and exercises may be degree-specific.
Teacher: Kristiina Huff
The best way to reach me is by email.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study material is available in Moodle. In addition, we use HH library e-materials and other internet sources.

Working life connections

The topics of the course are related to working life and the hospitality and tourism industry.

Campus

Haaga Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Assessment is based on classroom learning and Moodle learning tasks.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The topics of the course familiarize with practices in English-speaking countries and English-language communication as part of today's Finnish working life.

Timing

24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

Learning assignments

Learning tasks are available in Moodle.

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

Content scheduling

Classroom learning is arranged according to the schedule/timetable.
Groups
- RR2HA1
- RE6PC2
- RE6PC1
- REB4PC1
- EXCH
- ONLINE
- RE4HA4
- RE4HA3
- REB3PC1
- RE4HA2
- RE4HA1
- REB4HA2
- BLENDED
- RE2HA2
- REB4HA1
- RE2HA1
- REB3HA1
Alternative learning methods

For information about demonstrating your competence, please contact the teacher kristiina.huff @ haaga-helia.fi

Teachers

Kristiina Huff

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Assessment is based on learning tasks and classroom work.

Degree Programme

RESTO Restonomi

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Past implementations

Advanced Hospitality English ENG008AS2AE-3005 13.01.2025-14.03.2025 5 op (RE4HA4, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is a CONTACT implementation and it includes classroom learning and learning tasks. Some learning tasks may be completed during classroom hours. The implementation is aimed at hospitality management and hotel and tourism experience management students, which means that the contents and exercises may be degree-specific.
Teacher: Kristiina Huff
The best way to reach me is by email.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study material is available in Moodle. In addition, we use HH library e-materials and other internet sources.

Working life connections

The topics of the course are related to working life and the hospitality and tourism industry.

Campus

Haaga Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Assessment is based on classroom learning and Moodle learning tasks.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The topics of the course familiarize with practices in English-speaking countries and English-language communication as part of today's Finnish working life.

Timing

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Learning assignments

Learning tasks are available in Moodle.

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025

Content scheduling

Classroom learning is arranged according to the schedule/timetable.
Groups
- RE4HA4
- RE4HA3
- RE2HA4
- RE2HA3
- CONTACT
- REE6HA1
- REE5HA1
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

For information about demonstrating your competence, please contact the teacher kristiina.huff @ haaga-helia.fi

Teachers

Kristiina Huff

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Assessment is based on learning tasks and classroom work.

Degree Programme

RESTO Restonomi

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Advanced Hospitality English ENG008AS2AE-3003 19.08.2024-11.10.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Campus

Haaga Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024
Groups
- CONTACT
- RR3HA1
Teachers

Kristiina Huff

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

RESRU Restonomi ruokatuotanto

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Learning Objectives
After having completed this course or attained and equivalent competence level, the student is able to
• Apply concepts and terminology of the hospitality and tourism industry and its management
• Speak and write to a variety of target groups in a professional and convincing manner in English
• Communicate fluently and professionally in a variety of hospitality and tourism management related contexts on a global scale
• Stay current on the latest developments and trends in the hospitality industry by following relevant and current sources of information in the English-speaking world
• Interpret and discuss information from various professional sources effectively and efficiently.

Contents
• Current hospitality management topics including challenges and trends
• Verbal and written communication e.g. discussions, presentations, writing
• Intercultural viewpoints and related topics
• Topics related to project management and emerging technologies.

For more information about the Recognition of Prior Learning process or the Work & Study process, please see https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

RPL
If you have the required prior learning, you can demonstrate your competence via a RPL process. For more information, please contact the teacher.

Work & Study
For discussing a Work & Study implementation, please contact the teacher.

Study Material is available in Moodle.

Contact lecturer Kristiina Huff

Pre-Requisites
Before taking this course, the student must have completed the Professional English Key Competence course or a corresponding RPL process.

The course is part of the Language Studies in the Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree.
The CEFR level of the course is B2-C1.

Grade 1
The student knows English and despite obvious difficulties in spoken situations and writing shows they can manage in an English-speaking situation. When assisted, the student can prepare and carry out an argument, introduce and present a topic as well as answer questions. Using help tools, the student can read and summarize an industry-related text for the most part. Sometimes the student knows how to deduce text/video contents, when the topic is familiar; e.g. related to hospitality leadership, management, marketing, accounting or other hospitality business-related field. The student knows how to evaluate the validity of the source sometimes and is able to find some errors in electronically produced text.

Grade 3
The student knows English well and can present their case clearly and answer questions in a presentation situation. The student can make a clear argument or a short presentation without lengthy preparation. The student can summarize an English hospitality industry or hospitality business-related source in Finnish* or English. The student knows how to deduce some content when the topic is familiar; e.g. related to hospitality leadership, management, marketing, accounting or other hospitality business-related field. The student knows how to use tools and assistance and knows how to evaluate the validity of the source, find most errors in electronically produced text/video and correct most of them. * Finnish is not a requirement, if the student is studying for an English-speaking degree.

Grade 5
The student knows English fluently and can present their case in a well-structured manner efficiently without much advance preparation and can answer questions in a convincing and professional manner. The student can quickly and efficiently summarize an English hospitality industry or hospitality business-related text/video in Finnish* or English into an impeccable spoken or written format. The student knows how to deduce content when the topic is familiar; e.g. related to hospitality leadership, management, marketing, accounting or other hospitality business-related field. The student knows how to use tools and information sources well, e.g. by searching for extra information when needed. The student knows how to evaluate the validity of a variety of sources, find errors in electronically produced text/video and correct them.
* Finnish is not a requirement, if the student is studying in an English-speaking degree.