Tourism-Oriented English Language Curriculum Development: Needs Analysis and Implementation in Uzbekistan’s Tourism Sector

• Usmonova Zilola Javlon qizi

  Tashkent State University of Economics Tourism

The rapid growth of Uzbekistan’s tourism industry has created an urgent demand for English language proficiency among tourism professionals. This study aims to design, implement, and evaluate a tourism-oriented English language curriculum based on a systematic needs analysis. Using a mixed-methods approach involving surveys, interviews, and observation, data were collected from 120 tourism professionals, including tour guides, hotel staff, and travel agency employees. The findings reveal that communicative competence, tourism-specific vocabulary, and cultural awareness are the most critical skills required. A pilot curriculum was developed and implemented over a 12-week period, resulting in measurable improvements in participants’ English language proficiency and job performance. The paper discusses the implications for curriculum design in Uzbekistan’s tourism sector and provides recommendations for future program development.

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