Introduction to English for Tourism Purposes (ETP)
1.To conclude, English for Tourism Purposes (ETP) is more than just learning a language - it's about
developing the professional skills needed to succeed in the global tourism industry.Being an umbrella
term, there are numerous sub-divisions under it, for example (EBP) which is called English for Business Purposes,
(EAP) which is employed for English for Academic Purposes, English for Occupational Purposes (EOP), and
English for Medical Purposes (EMP S5 course), there are many other new ones being added yearly to the list.This is the
main reason why communication in tourism is more sensitive than in other sectors (Blaz evic  & Blaz evic , 2007)
Learners who seek employment in the tourism and service industry need to remain highly motivated to become
truly fluent in a high level of professional service language and must master English for Tourism Purposes (ETP).Whilst sometimes it is about teaching people who will visit an English-speaking country, more often it is
teaching English to people who will work in the tourist industry, i.e.: Tourism employees for example: hotel
employees, tourism organisations, travel agents, tour guides, airport officials, hotels and other accommodation
establishments that must be fully prepared to respond to all kinds of requests made by their clients.Importance and Role of English for Tourism Purposes
Mastering English for Tourism Purposes (ETP) provides any individual with the linguistic tools needed to
travel or to work in various chosen occupations.This field of study aims to equip
learners with the specific English language competencies needed to effectively communicate and operate in
various tourism-related contexts. The English language has recently been the lingua franca by which all individuals and institutions in the
sector of tourism worldwide started using it and teaching the coming generations through it (English for Specific
Purposes).Cravotta (1990) believes that people who use
English for Tourism Purposes (ETP) are expected to endeavour to maintain their communicative communication
ability, accuracy, and fluency.Lately, ESP is considered as a main subject or topic that can promulgate competence into the hospitality and
tourism preparation and training programs (Hsu, 2011).e. Refining writing skills for composing emails, preparing itineraries, and creating promotional materials.2.2
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