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THE ROLE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN UZBEKISTAN TOURISM

Author: Tuychiyeva Madina Shuxrat qizi
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Affiliation: Nordic International University
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15175210

ABSTRACT

This article examines the significance of the English language in Uzbekistan's tourism
industry. Through a comprehensive literature review, it analyzes how English proficiency
affects tourism development, tourist experiences, and economic growth in Uzbekistan. The
findings reveal that English language competence among tourism industry workers
significantly enhances service quality, increases tourist satisfaction, and contributes to
sustainable tourism development. The article concludes with recommendations for
language policy implementation and training programs to strengthen English language
usage in Uzbekistan's tourism sector.

Keywords: English language, Uzbekistan tourism, language barriers, tourism development,
cultural heritage, tourism education.

INTRODUCTION
Uzbekistan has emerged as a promising tourist destination, boasting rich
cultural heritage, historical monuments, and natural landscapes that attract visitors
from around the world. The country's tourism potential is substantial, with UNESCO
World Heritage sites including Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva serving as major
attractions [1]. Despite this potential, language barriers remain a significant challenge
for the tourism industry in Uzbekistan, where the official languages are Uzbek and
Russian.
English, as the global lingua franca, plays a crucial role in international tourism.
According to Zahedpisheh et al. (2017), English proficiency directly impacts the
quality of service and communication between hosts and guests [2]. In Uzbekistan's
context, where tourism has been identified as a priority sector for economic
development, the role of English language competence becomes particularly
significant.

METHODOLOGY AND LITERATURE REVIEW
This research employs a comprehensive literature review methodology to
examine the role of English in Uzbekistan's tourism sector. The analysis includes
scholarly articles, government publications, industry reports, and relevant statistics
from both local and international sources published between 2012 and 2024.
The literature review focuses on four key areas: (1) current status of English
language in Uzbekistan's tourism sector; (2) impact of language barriers on tourist
experiences; (3) relationship between English proficiency and tourism development;
and (4) language policies and education programs in tourism. 176

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