USING UZBEKISTAN’S TOURISM AND HISTORY AS TBLT MATERIAL

Abstract

This article explores the use of Uzbekistan’s rich tourism resources and historical heritage as authentic materials in Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). While TBLT emphasizes meaningful communication through real-world tasks, its effectiveness largely depends on the relevance and cultural familiarity of task content. Using a qualitative analytical approach, this study examines how historical and tourism-related topics such as cultural landmarks, traditional customs, and national heritage can be integrated into task-based language instruction. The findings suggest that culturally grounded tasks enhance learner motivation, engagement, and communicative confidence. The article argues that utilizing Uzbekistan’s tourism and history as task material not only supports language development but also strengthens cultural identity and contextual learning. The study highlights the importance of locally meaningful content in implementing TBLT within secondary and tertiary education contexts.