O uso do inglês para fins específicos como instrumento de capacitação nos setores de alimentação e turismo no período da pandemia de Covid-19 na cidade de João Pessoa

Abstract

This study aims to understand the importance of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in the implementation of the initiative “COVID-19 Prevention in Food Services: Reopening of Bars and Restaurants,” promoted by the extension project “Compliance with Sanitary and Tourism Regulations in the Sale of Food by Food Security Beneficiaries in João Pessoa,” within the context of the changes experienced by the tourism and food markets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a qualitative exploratory approach, a bibliographic review was conducted based on the studies of Hutchinson and Waters (1987) and Rodrigues (2020) regarding the topics addressed. From the research, it was possible to observe the importance of English for Specific Purposes in the training and qualification of professionals in the tourism and food sectors. It also highlighted the need for improvements in the use of a foreign language to serve international customers, especially following the end of social distancing measures and the return of tourism activities. Finally, the research confirmed the usefulness and necessity of employing foreign languages for specific purposes in the training of workers in the aforementioned economic sectors.