Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026), Articles
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)

USING ONLINE TOOLS TO TEACH ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS FOR TOURISM PROFESSIONALS

Articles
Published 2026-04-02
Nozima G’ofirjon qizi Suvonova
Student of English philology faculty of Uzbekistan State World Languages University
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Keywords

Tourism industry, online tools, AI-based applications, social media platforms, speaking proficiency, real-life communication.

Abstract

Tourism represents a dynamic sector of the economy that significantly impact society, politics, culture and, most notably, the economy itself. It is estimated that 100 million individuals are employed in the contemporary leisure and tourism industry. Proficiency in foreign languages is a paramount skill within this field. Furthermore, the swift evolution of technology has transformed both language acquisition and the customer experience in the tourism industry.

This article explores the influence of technology on Tourism and analyses useful online resources and educational tools that can be used in English language teaching in the field of Tourism. Online digital tools that will be discussed are Artificial Intelligence and social media.  Furthermore, it highlights the benefits and challenges of integrating such tools into education practice. The finding suggest that the use of the technology can significantly improve students’ language skills and better prepare them for real-life communication in the tourism sector.

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