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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.

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

26/03/2026

⏰ Last call for papers!

There’s still time to submit your work for the June 2026 issue of Professional and Academic English – the journal of IATEFL ESPSIG!

If you’re involved in teaching, research, or materials development in English for Specific Purposes, we’d love to hear from you. 🌍

✨ Share your ideas, insights, and experience with an international community of ESP and EAP professionals.

📅 Deadline: 31 March 2026
📝 Format: Word document
📧 Submit to: journal.espsig@hotmail.com
🔗 Guidelines: https://espsig.iatefl.org/?page_id=763

Whether you're an experienced professional or a postgraduate student, this is your chance to contribute and make your voice heard.

🚨 Don’t miss the deadline — submit now!

24/03/2026

Let’s ESP is happening TODAY!

☕ Grab a coffee, log in, and join the ESP conversation

Be part of an exciting, free online event for everyone passionate about English for Specific Purposes! Expect fresh ideas, inspiring conversations, and the chance to connect with ESP professionals from around the world.

📅 Today
⏰ 12:30–13:30 (UK time)
💻 Online
💸 Completely FREE

You can still sign up!
Don’t miss out — secure your spot now:
👉 https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=798

19/03/2026

🤩Let’s ESP – an exciting, free online event for everyone passionate about English for Specific Purposes! 🌍
Expect fresh ideas, inspiring conversations, and the chance to connect with ESP professionals from around the world.
📅 24 March
⏰ 12:30–13:30 (UK time)
💻 Online
💸 Completely FREE
Don’t miss out — grab your spot now!
👉 https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=798
We can’t wait to see you there!

17/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our winner!

A big thank you to everyone who joined the ESPSIG webinar
"Cross-disciplinary differences in knowledge-making practices and academic discourse" with Professor Guangwei Hu.

We were delighted to welcome 81 attendees to this engaging session exploring cross-disciplinary knowledge-making and academic communication.

As part of the event, one participant was randomly selected to win a one-year IATEFL membership (including ESPSIG membership).

🏆 Congratulations to our winner: Camille Stephens

We hope you enjoy being part of the global professional community at IATEFL and ESPSIG!

Thank you again to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion. We look forward to seeing you at future ESPSIG events.

10/03/2026

⏳ Just 2 weeks to go until Let’s ESP!

Join us for a lively, free online event bringing together everyone interested in English for Specific Purposes. Expect fresh ideas, practical insights, and the chance to connect with ESP professionals from around the world.

📅 24 March
⏰ 12:30–13:30 (UK time)
💻 Online
💸 Completely FREE

Whether you’re new to ESP or an experienced practitioner, Let’s ESP is a great opportunity to share ideas and be inspired.

Secure your place today
👉 https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=798

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

05/03/2026

📣SAVE THE DATE!
Get ready for Let’s ESP – an exciting, free online event for everyone passionate about English for Specific Purposes! 🌍
Expect fresh ideas, inspiring conversations, and the chance to connect with ESP professionals from around the world.
📅 24 March
⏰ 12:30–13:30 (UK time)
💻 Online
💸 Completely FREE
Don’t miss out — grab your spot now!
👉 https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=798
We can’t wait to see you there!

05/03/2026

📣 Call for Expressions of Interest – Volunteer Editor-in-Chief

The IATEFL English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group (ESPSIG) is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for its biannual peer-reviewed journal Professional and Academic English.

This is an exciting moment to join the journal as it works toward indexing in major research databases.

About the role
As Editor-in-Chief, you will:
• Lead and grow scholarship in English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
• Build and manage a team of editors and peer reviewers
• Oversee the journal publication cycle and liaise with the publisher and ESPSIG committee
• Promote the journal and encourage submissions from global networks
• Help shape the journal’s future direction and strategy

🕒 Term: 3 years (renewable once)
👥 Requirement: Must be an IATEFL member with ESPSIG membership before taking up the role.

We’re looking for someone with:
✔ Strong knowledge of ESP and postgraduate teaching experience
✔ Academic publishing experience (author/reviewer/editor)
✔ Leadership, teamwork and strategic planning skills
✔ Excellent editing, proofreading and communication skills

How to apply
Send the following to journal.espsig@hotmail.com:
• Expression of interest explaining how you meet the criteria
• Your vision for the journal
• Your CV

📅 Deadline: Monday, 9 March 2026
👉further information and application here: http://iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers/

Help shape the future of ESP research and publishing—please share or apply!

03/03/2026

⏰ Happening Tomorrow! | ESPSIG Webinar – March 4

How do different disciplines create knowledge—and how does that shape academic discourse?

Join us tomorrow for an engaging session with Professor Guangwei Hu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) as he explores cross-disciplinary knowledge-making and what it means for academic communication, EAP and ESP teaching.

🔎 In this webinar, we’ll explore:
• How disciplinary epistemologies shape rhetorical and discourse strategies
• Insights from Basil Bernstein’s knowledge structures & Karl Maton’s sociology of knowledge
• Practical teaching strategies to help students enter their disciplinary communities

🗓 Date: 4 March 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 UK time
💻 Fee: Free for everyone
📜 Certificates of attendance available for IATEFL members

👉 Last chance to register: https://lnkd.in/d4e5aMqN
Bonus: One attendee will be randomly selected after the webinar to win a one-year IATEFL membership (including ESPSIG membership).
We can’t wait to see you there!

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http://espsig.iatefl.org/

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