EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS IN FUTURE TOUR GUIDES

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It is important that future tour guides can communicate well with many different types of tourist through good speaking skills. The aim of this research paper is to look at research-based strategies to improve the oral communication ability of tourism students as they prepare to enter the working world. The study indicates that the primary method of developing the skill of oral communication is through the use of communicative language teaching, task-based learning, and using guided practical activities to support the development of oral communication skills. Another important component of developing confidence, fluency and accuracy in the speaking skills of the students is by developing a supportive and interactive learning environment. The outcome of the use of the suggested strategies in this study is to create well-prepared and professional guides who can provide clear, concise, and interesting information to the tourist that they serve.