“BRIDGING WORDS AND WORLDS : Teaching English for Tourism Through Real-Life Situations” provides a state-of-the-art method of teaching English that is specifically designed for the tourist sector, with a focus on the beautiful cultural setting of Toraja. This book helps students succeed in today’s competitive tourism industry by introducing Real-Life Situations (RLS) and Experiential Learning (EFT) into university language programs, thus closing the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice. Readers will delve into the ways these innovative pedagogical approaches help students develop the language skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and cultural awareness necessary for thriving in the tourism sector. The book helps students feel prepared to face the challenges of their future jobs by putting them in real-life situations and giving them practical experiences. To ensure that students are prepared to succeed academically and professionally in the global tourist industry, this book is a priceless resource for teachers, curriculum designers, and students working to improve English as a foreign language instruction.