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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.

28/04/2026

📣Our podcast series, ESP Unplugged, kicked off at the conference in Brighton last week.

Episode 1 features Ros Wright in conversation with Ioana Cretu, reflecting on her journey into healthcare communication, the resources and frameworks that shaped her work, and how she found her niche in ESP.

👉Listen here: https://espsig.iatefl.org/?p=5394

22/04/2026

📣Happening today in Brighton!

Join us at the ESPSIG Showcase Day for a series of engaging talks on key ESP topics—from EMI collaboration to project-based learning and teacher training.

Drop in, connect with colleagues, and take away fresh ideas for your practice. We’d love to see you there!

20/04/2026

The ESPSIG PCE today. Thanks to everyone who came - it was a positive, engaging day and wonderful to connect and reconnect.

17/04/2026

The IATEFL ESPSIG Pre-Conference Event is nearly here — join us in Brighton on Monday, 20 April 2026.

If you’re interested in ESP, EAP, EOP, EPP, CLIL or EMI and current developments in our field, this is a day not to miss.

👉 Event details: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=768

Online booking has closed, but you can still register at the event in Brighton. Please note that capacity cannot be guaranteed.

15/04/2026

📣Next week Wednesday - ESPSIG Showcase in the vibrant city of Brighton!

Join us for an inspiring day of learning, networking, and professional growth. Explore a dynamic lineup of talks on key ESP topics—from EMI collaboration and real-world tasks to scenario design, teacher training, and project-based learning.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect and get inspired—see you there! 🎉

📅 Wednesday, 22 April 2026
📍 Brighton

14/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome participants to the IATEFL ESPSIG Pre-Conference Event in Brighton on 20 April 2026.

The programme includes speaker sessions, a roundtable discussion, workshops, lightning talks, and more!

👉 Find event details here: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=768

Registration update: online registration is now closed. You can register at the event in Brighton, although capacity cannot be guaranteed.

09/04/2026

👀 Something new is coming at the IATEFL ESPSIG PCE in Brighton...

We’re excited to be launching ESP Unplugged, a new interview series hosted by Dolon Gupta and Ioana Cretu.

In these conversations, they meet colleagues from around the world to explore professional journeys, the joys and puzzles of teaching ESP and what may lie ahead for our field.

Thoughtful, honest, global — and just a little bit unexpected.

Watch this space...

07/04/2026

📣 Don’t miss a featured session at the ESPSIG PCE in Brighton on Monday, 20 April 2026.

We’re especially proud to welcome our 2026 ESPSIG Mark Krzanowski Scholarship winner, Ho Yuen Raymond Cheung, who will present his workshop:
“Ending AI Shaming: Practical EAP Materials for Academic AI Literacy”

This promises to be a timely and thought-provoking session for anyone working in EAP, academic writing, and AI-informed teaching.

👉 Register here: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=768

06/04/2026

📣 Last chance to register online!

Join us for the IATEFL ESPSIG Pre-Conference Event in Brighton on Monday, 20 April 2026.

We’re looking forward to a full day of talks, discussion, workshops, and networking focused on current issues in ESP and EAP.

👉 Register here: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=768

Please note: online registration closes on 8 April 2026. After that, you will only be able to register at the event in Brighton, and capacity cannot be guaranteed.

04/04/2026

Wishing all our members and followers a joyful Easter filled with rest, sunshine, and a little time to recharge.💐

As spring brings fresh energy and new beginnings, we’re also excited for the IATEFL Conference in Brighton ahead and the chance to connect, share ideas, and celebrate our ESP community together. 🌷

31/03/2026

📅 Save the date!
Join the IATEFL ESP SIG for our upcoming webinar:
Developing Larger Identities and Roles as an EOP Professional
This session will explore how English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) professionals can expand their roles through different levels of needs assessment — from national economic priorities to organizational and individual workplace needs.
📅 29 May 2026
⏰ 14.00 (UK time)
💻 Online
💸 Free for all to attend
More details and registration 👇
👉 https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=803
🔎 Please note: Certificates of attendance will be sent to IATEFL members only.

30/03/2026

📣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

Connect with a global community of ESP experts before the main IATEFL conference kicks off.

ESPSIG PCE
20 April 2026 in Brighton

👉Book your spot now: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=768

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