The Role of Esp (english for Specific Purposes) in Training Ecotourism Guides: a Focus on Flora and Fauna Terminology in Namangan Region
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This article examines the significance of English forSpecific Purposes (ESP) in the professional training of ecotourism guidesin Uzbekistan, specifically focusing on the Namangan region. Asecotourism grows, the demand for guides with specialized linguistic skillsin flora and fauna terminology is increasing. The study identifies the gapbetween general English proficiency and the professional lexiconrequired to describe biodiversity, such as raptors, endemic species, andhabitats. By providing practical examples like the Golden Eagle (Aquilachrysaetos), the author demonstrates how specialized terminologyenhances the quality of guiding services and promotes environmentalconservation.
Author: Aminova Asilaxon
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W7204265884