DIGITALIZATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY: ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES
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Tourism, digitalization, innovative technologies, VR simulations, ESP, Artificial Intelligence, international experience, communicative competence, quality of education.Abstract
This article analyzes the role of digital technologies and international practices in improving the quality of foreign language teaching for the tourism industry. The author highlights the advantages of transitioning from traditional teaching methods to the use of VR (Virtual Reality), Artificial Intelligence, and ESP (English for Specific Purposes) methodologies. Furthermore, current challenges in the digitalization of the educational system are examined, and practical recommendations are provided to enhance the international competitiveness of industry professionals.
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