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The goal of this study is to examine which language ability in English is required for tourism field and reflect the results on the curriculum of tourism major. This examination is focused on two-year college. To achieve the goal, there are three hypothesis and the results are as followed; first, English communication ability is required for job performance of tourism field. Second, major English used as a specific purpose such as flight service or hotel English is not necessary for carrying out the task. Third, English ability for getting a job is not in accordance with that for job performance. That is, TOEIC is necessary for getting a job but English communication ability should be equipped for job performance. In conclusion, it is suggested that major English be limitedly provided for the students by repeating essential knowledge of frequent expressions. Comprehensive English communication ability need to be developed systematically each semester. That is, English curriculum of tourism major should be focused on improving English communication ability.