Learning Languages to Enhance Tourism Service

New edition of “We Are Fuerteventura” and “Wir Sind Fuerteventura” courses launched

The Cabildo of Fuerteventura, through the Department of Economic Promotion and Employment, together with ecca.edu, has kicked off a new edition of the language courses “We Are Fuerteventura” (Spanish) and “Wir Sind Fuerteventura” (German). The programmes are aimed at improving the quality of tourist assistance on the island.

• Interest: Almost 200 people have already signed up.
• Goal: Strengthen the linguistic skills of residents and boost employment opportunities in sectors such as:
  • Transport
  • Commerce
  • Security
  • Health services (this year a specific English course for the health‑care context has been added).

“Having nearly 200 people interested confirms that we are offering useful and practical training to improve employability in Fuerteventura,” said Nuria Cabrera, councilor for Economic Promotion and Employment.

Cabrera was accompanied at the launch by Carmen Nieves Hernández, island delegate of ecca.edu.

Funding and methodology

• Budget: €31,000, fully financed by the Cabildo and the Canary Islands Development Fund (FDCAN).
• Approach: Combines didactic materials, audiovisual resources, and tutorial support.
• Locations: Courses are offered in four centres across the island: Corralejo, Gran Tarajal, Puerto del Rosario, and Morro Jable.