Language applied in tourist hotspot in Malaysia: issues and challenges

• Main Authors: Abdul Rahim, Abdul Hadi, Mohd Sohime, Nor Afandi, Abdul Rahim Merican, Rooshida Mericn
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: Kulliyyah of Languages and Management, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pagoh 2016
• Subjects: GV Recreation Leisure; T10.5 Communication of technical information
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/78045/1/78045_LANGUAGE%20APPLIED%20IN%20TOURIST.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/78045/; http://www.iium.edu.my/my/events/show/international-language-and-tourism-conference-2016-iltc-2016-25850

The paper discusses the issues and challenges of English language as a medium of instruction in the tourism industry specifically the hotel business in Malaysia. The main purpose of this paper is to assist the hotel employees in dealing with tourists from all over the world. This paper will examine...