Component 3: English for Tourism

Teachers Up 2024 offers an English for tourism program and a certificate program in teaching English for tourism. Both activities are FREE.
Viva El Salvador Contest - Celebrating Salvadoran Culture and Attractions
We proudly present the Viva El Salvador Contest, an exciting initiative designed to showcase the splendors of this beautiful Central American nation.
Objective: The Viva El Salvador Contest aims to promote Salvadoran culture and tourism by encouraging participants to create engaging and informative content about a tourist attraction or cultural festival in El Salvador. Participants can submit videos, brochures, websites, or social media pages to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of El Salvador.
Submission Deadline: November 13, 2023
Submission Categories: Participants can choose one of the following categories for their submissions:
  • Video Presentation
  • Brochure Design
  • Website Creation
  • Social Media Page Creation
Instructions for Participants:
1. Choose Your Focus:
Select a tourist attraction or cultural festival in El Salvador that you are passionate about and want to promote.
Conduct research to gather information, images, and interesting facts about your chosen topic.
2. Create Your Content (Varies by category):
Depending on your chosen category, create one of the following:
Video Presentation: Produce a video (3-5 minutes) showcasing your chosen attraction or festival. Include visuals, narration, and music if desired.
Brochure Design: Create an informative brochure (digital or printable) using graphics and text to provides details about the attraction or festival.
Website Creation: Build a website (Google Slides, WordPress, or any suitable platform) that presents comprehensive information with text, images, and links.
Social Media Page Creation: Build a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok) and create engaging social media posts to highlight your chosen attraction or festival.
3. Include Key Information:
For all categories, make sure to include the following details:
  • Name and location of the attraction or festival.
  • History and significance.
  • Cultural aspects and traditions.
  • Visitor information (e.g., hours of operation, admission fees, contact information).
  • Any special events or unique experiences.
4. Add Creativity and Engagement:
Make your content visually appealing and engaging to capture the audience's attention.
Use creativity and storytelling techniques to convey the charm and allure of the attraction or festival.
5. Prepare Your Submission (PDF or Online Link):
Depending on your category, prepare your submission in one of the following formats:
  • Video Presentation: Upload the video online (Google Drive) and provide the link.
  • Brochure Design: Create a PDF document and submit it.
  • Website Creation: Share the URL of your website.
  • Social Media Page Creation: Share the URL of your social media page.
6. Submit Your Entry:
Send your submission here.
Include your full name, contact information, and the title of your entry in the email.
7. Evaluation and Winners:
A panel of judges will evaluate the submissions based on creativity, informativeness, and overall presentation.
Finalists will be announced on November 17.
Teachers Up Community is invited to vote for the Viewer's Choice Award.
Winners will be honored at the closing ceremony of the Teachers Up Initiative in November 2023.
8. Spread the Word:
Encourage friends, family, and social networks to view and support your entry.

The Viva El Salvador Contest is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your creativity and promote the beauty of El Salvador's cultural heritage and tourist attractions. We look forward to seeing your entries!
Deadline: November 13, 2023
Teaching English for Tourism Certificate
This 15-hour online certificate program in Teaching English for Tourism is for English teacher trainers and teachers of English in El Salvador. This certificate program will help teachers develop the language and skills needed to teach English for tourism. The program consists of three Zoom sessions on October 14, 21, and 28 (9 am to 11 am) and nine hours of independent study. 

Program Eligibility Requirements:
  • Be a citizen of and reside in El Salvador 
  • Be a Teachers Up member (If you have not registered, you can do so here.) 
  • Be a teacher of English or an English teacher trainer
  • Have regular access to a device with reliable Internet access, a microphone, and a camera.
  • Have successfully completed the English for Tourism course offered by Teachers Up or passed a proficiency test administered by Teachers Up by the time the certificate program starts
  • Be available to attend the three Zoom sessions on October 14, 21, and 28, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Allocate at least 3 hours of independent study per week on the program

​Spaces are limited to 50 teachers, and availability is subject to a first come, first served basis.

​Register by September 30, 2023. 
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Registration is closed.
English for Tourism 
The English for Tourism program provides learners with the skills and vocabulary for careers in tourism. The courses are open to any Salvadoran teachers of English, professionals in tourism, and students majoring in teaching English or tourism.

The program consists of two modules: Module 1 meets from April 15 to May 27, 2023, and Module 2 from August 26 to September 23. English for Tourism classes will be offered on Saturdays in two schedules: from 8:30 am to 9:30 am and  from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Classes will be taught on Zoom and will last for one hour. Students are expected to work asynchronously on class activities for two hours per week.
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Registration for Module 2 is now open till Tuesday, August 22, 2023. After registering, for the purpose of diagnosis, new participants (those who did not complete Module 1) will take a required English entry test which will not affect the status of the registration. Eligible registrants will receive a confirmation email containing the link to the entry test. They need to complete the entry test by Wednesday, August 23, 2023. We have limited spaces available and will be accepting participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are five classes in Module 2. If participants complete all of the following criteria, they will be awarded a completion certificate.
  • Completed the entry test (new participants only)
  • Attended at least 4 out of 5 Zoom sessions
  • Passed at least 4 out of 5 unit tests (scoring 70% or higher)
  • Submitted at least 4 out of 5 unit assignments
  • Completed the exit test
Registration is closed.
Disclaimer: This project was funded  by a grant from the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.
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