Kesiapan Keterampilan Komunikasi Bahasa Inggris Lulusan Lembaga Pelatihan Kerja Pariwisata dalam Bekerja di Bidang Pariwisata

This study is aimed at investigating the readiness of the graduates of Job Training Institute to work in hospitality industry in terms of the English communication ability, which includes the ability to listen, speak, read and write. As samples, 100 graduates from 5 Job Training Institute in Buleleng, Bali were asked to respond to a questionnaire. The questionnaire was analyzed statistically to find out the mean, and deviation standard. The result was then categorized and it was found that the readiness of the graduates can be categorized in the adequate level. Thus, it is suggested that the graduates need to develop and increase their ability in communicating in English, especially in speaking and writing, as productive skills to make themselves ready to work in hospitality industry.