THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP) IN TEACHING ENGLISH FOR TOURIST GUIDES AT FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY (ABA-UMI) MAKASSAR

Abstract

This study aims to identify and analyze the implementation of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in teaching English for Tourist Guides at the Foreign Language Academy of ABA-UMI Makassar. The program is designed to enhance students’ communicative competence in tourism contexts. Using data from student and alumni interviews, the study examines classroom modules and field practices from learners’ perspectives. The findings indicate that the ESP course requires authentic materials, learner-centered practices, and communicative task-based activities, particularly in field practice. All participants (100%) provided positive feedback, emphasizing that the implementation effectively meets students’ needs and supports practical language use in real tourism settings.