Teaching English for Professional and Specialized Purposes (ESP)

Abstract

This article explores the respective roles of instructors and learners in the context of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction, alongside an overview of ESP course design within the context of English Language Teaching (ELT). It also addresses various challenges encountered in ESP instruction, including those related to the teacher, the student, the learning environment, and other factors. ESP in ELT pertains to the particular English language needs of the target learners or students.