English language preparation of tourism and hospitality undergraduates in Egypt: Does it meet their future workplace requirements?

For Egyptian tourism and hospitality university students, mastering English is a prerequisite for getting a job related to their major after graduation. The study reported in this paper examined the English language preparation of tourism and hospitality undergraduates in Egypt and its adequacy as perceived by teachers and students. The interview data showed that the students' views on their English language preparation and on their perceived English language needs differed from those of their teachers. Highlighting some shortcomings of the English language instruction provided to these students, the study suggests reshaping it in a way that could optimally help them be well-prepared for meeting their future workplace requirements.