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A global forum for ESP professionals

The ESP Special Interest Group is one of the 16 SIGs at IATEFL, and its main focus is on English for Specific Purposes, English for Academic Purposes and English for Occupational / professional Purposes. The main objective of IATEFL's SIG in EAP is to disseminate good practice in ESP (as well as EAP and EO/PP ) through its membership and to promote models of excellence in ESP to ELT professionals in UK and abroad through workshops, seminars and conferences and through publishing the output in our newsletter / journal and leading ELT journals and periodicals.

27/01/2026

📣Call for Papers – June 2026 Issue of Professional and Academic English - The journal of IATEFL ESPSIG (English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group)*

Are you engaged in teaching, researching, or developing materials in English for academic, professional, or occupational purposes? We invite you to share your work with an international community of ESP and EAP practitioners!

Professional and Academic English, the journal of IATEFL ESPSIG (English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group), is now accepting submissions for its June 2026 issue.

What we're looking for:
Articles on academic, professional, and occupational English
Short reports on classroom practices and teaching insights
Book reviews relevant to ESP and EAP professionals
Postgraduate research: share your MA or PhD work in our dedicated section!

📝 Format: Word document
📧 Send your submission to: journal.espsig@hotmail.com
📅 Deadline: 31 March 2026
🔗 Submission guidelines: https://espsig.iatefl.org/?page_id=763

Whether you're an experienced educator, researcher, or postgraduate student, this is your chance to contribute to the ongoing conversation in English for Specific Purposes.
Let your voice be part of the dialogue!

22/01/2026

📢 ESPSIG Webinar | March 4, 2026

How do different disciplines make knowledge—and how does this shape academic discourse?

Join us for an insightful webinar with Professor Guangwei Hu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) as he explores cross-disciplinary differences in knowledge-making practices and academic discourse.

Drawing on Basil Bernstein’s theory of knowledge structures and Karl Maton’s sociology of knowledge, this talk examines how disciplinary epistemologies influence rhetorical and discourse strategies in academic communication. The session will also highlight key research findings and discuss practical pedagogical implications for EAP/ESP, offering strategies for socializing students into their disciplinary communities.

Date: March 4 2026
Time: 10:00 UK | 11:00 CET | 18:00 Hong Kong
Speaker: Guangwei Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

💡 Fees: This event is free for all to attend
📄 Certificates: Certificates of attendance will be sent only to IATEFL members

👉 Register here: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=792

We look forward to welcoming you to this ESPSIG event!

13/01/2026

⏳TICK-TOCK: Early Bird ends tomorrow!

The ESPSIG Pre-Conference Event is back, and the Early Bird window is closing fast.
This is your last chance to secure the best possible rate for a day dedicated to the future of ESP.

Join us as we dive into "The Changing Faces of Teacher Identity within ESP" and explore essential topics shaping ESP teaching today:

• ESP teacher agency and identity
• Identity in curriculum, materials, and assessment
• Identity, technology, and AI
• CPD and training
• Working with learners
• Teacher wellbeing
• Sustainability

Why register now?
✔Save on fees: Keep your budget for Brighton’s best coffee (or fish and chips!).
✔Guarantee your spot: Our interactive workshops and networking sessions fill up fast.
✔Join the conversation: Connect with a global community of ESP experts before the main IATEFL conference kicks off.

Don’t miss out on the discount!
👉Book your spot now: https://www.iateflconference.org/booking-information

08/01/2026

📣📑Explore the archives of Professional and Academic English!
We are excited to announce that back issues of the ESPSIG journal, Professional and Academic English, are now available to browse online.
Whether you are researching ESP methodologies, EAP classroom practices, or the latest in EMI, our digital archive is a treasure trove of expert insights and peer-reviewed articles.
👉Access the archive here: https://espsig.iatefl.org/?page_id=5147
Note: While back issues are open for all to explore, the latest issue remains an exclusive benefit for our IATEFL ESPSIG members. Not a member yet? Join us today to get instant access to the newest research! https://espsig.iatefl.org/?page_id=2329

23/12/2025

🎄🎁🎅Happy Holidays to all of our members and all the best for 2026, the ESPSIG committee.
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20/12/2025

📣Great energy at our Open Online Forum last Saturday!😊
73 participants, global perspectives, and lots of interest in future events 🌍
Thank you to everyone who made it such a success!

19/12/2025

What a great Online Open Forum Event!😊
Last Saturday we welcomed 73 attendees and presenters from all around the world 🌍
Thank you to everyone who joined, shared insights, and showed strong interest in future events.
We’re excited about what’s coming next!

18/12/2025

🚀 Early Bird registration until 14 January!

Following last year’s success, the ESPSIG Pre Conference Event (PCE) at the IATEFL International Conference is back — bringing our interactive format to the next level! Join us for a dynamic day of engaging talks, discussions, and workshops designed to foster real collaboration among ESP educators.

✨ Theme: The Changing Faces of Teacher Identity within ESP
Explore essential topics shaping ESP teaching today:
• ESP teacher agency and identity
• Identity in curriculum, materials, and assessment
• Identity, technology, and AI
• CPD and training
• Working with learners
• Teacher wellbeing
• Sustainability
💡 Why attend?
• Deepen your knowledge in ESP teaching & research
• Network with international colleagues & thought leaders
• Explore fresh ideas, practical strategies, and future trends in ESP

⏰ Secure your Early Bird spot before 14 January!
🔗 Prices and booking information here: https://www.iateflconference.org/booking-information
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and be inspired

16/12/2025

📣Call for Papers – June 2026 Issue of Professional and Academic English - The journal of IATEFL ESPSIG (English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group)*

Are you engaged in teaching, researching, or developing materials in English for academic, professional, or occupational purposes? We invite you to share your work with an international community of ESP and EAP practitioners!

Professional and Academic English, the journal of IATEFL ESPSIG (English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group), is now accepting submissions for its June 2026 issue.

What we're looking for:
Articles on academic, professional, and occupational English
Short reports on classroom practices and teaching insights
Book reviews relevant to ESP and EAP professionals
Postgraduate research: share your MA or PhD work in our dedicated section!

📝 Format: Word document
📧 Send your submission to: journal.espsig@hotmail.com
📅 Deadline: 31 March 2026
🔗 Submission guidelines: https://espsig.iatefl.org/?page_id=763
Whether you're an experienced educator, researcher, or postgraduate student, this is your chance to contribute to the ongoing conversation in English for Specific Purposes.
Let your voice be part of the dialogue!

13/12/2025

🎉 Today’s the day!
The ESPSIG Online Open Forum Event 2025 is happening this morning — and you can still register last minute!

Join ESP teachers, trainers, researchers, and practitioners from around the world for a completely free online event.

Here’s what you can expect:
✨ Inspiring talks from ESP professionals
🧰 Practical insights you can use in your own context
🌍 A global community of colleagues
💸 No cost — the event is 100% free and open to everyone!

📅 Today — 13 December 2025
⏰ 10:00–13:00 UK time
💻 Online (join from anywhere
�https://espsig.iatefl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Programme-IATEFL-ESPSIG-Online-Open-Forum-Event-2025.pdf

👉 There’s still time to register!
https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=698

12/12/2025

🚨 Happening tomorrow!
If you haven’t registered for the ESPSIG Online Open Forum Event yet, now’s the time.

Join us for a morning of insights, exchange, and innovation in the world of ESP.

🗓 13 December 2025
⏰ 10:00–13:00 UK time
💻 Online | Free

Register now and don’t miss out:
https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=698

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