Iatefl ESP SIG

12/08/2025

✨ Mark your calendar for an inspiring day!
The ESPSIG Online Open Forum 2025 takes place 13 December 2025 – a free, global online gathering for everyone passionate about English for Specific Purposes.

Expect engaging talks, fresh ideas, and a welcoming space to share and learn with the international ELT community.

📅 13 December 2025
💻 Online | 🌍 Open to all

Whether you’re teaching, researching, or simply curious about ESP, this is your chance to connect and be part of the conversation.

Follow us for updates – the programme will be announced soon!

07/08/2025

Reflections from our Roving Reporter – IATEFL Edinburgh 2025
Serge Petrenko, this year’s ESPSIG Roving Reporter Scholarship winner, shares his powerful insights on teaching ESP and EMI in wartime Ukraine, and how international collaboration fuels resilience and hope.
📖 Read the full interview here:
👉 https://espsig.iatefl.org/?p=4415
A heartfelt thank-you from the ESPSIG committee to Serge for bringing empathy, innovation, and advocacy to the global ESP stage.

04/08/2025

📣 Call for Papers – December 2025 Issue

Are you involved in teaching or researching English for academic, professional, or occupational purposes? We’d love to hear from you!

Professional and Academic English, the journal of IATEFL ESPSIG (English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group), is now accepting submissions for its upcoming 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: [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 1 September 2025
🔗 Submission guidelines: https://espsig.iatefl.org

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!

31/07/2025

✨ Looking back at the IATEFL conference in Edinburgh 2025 ✨
Read what our ESPSIG Mark Krzanowski Scholarship winner Ioana Cretu had to say about her experience in Edinburgh!
👉 https://espsig.iatefl.org/?p=4410
A warm thank-you from the ESPSIG committee to Ioana

22/07/2025

🌞🔥 It’s hot, it’s July… but we’re already dreaming of ❄️ snowflakes and warm mugs of tea.

Save the Date!
The ESPSIG Online Open Forum 2025 is coming this 13 December 2025!
📅 Online | 🌍 Open to all

We’re planning an inspiring winter gathering focused on English for Specific Purposes, and while it may feel far away (and very un-wintery right now), trust us—you’ll want to be there.

So pop it in your calendar, enjoy the summer sun, and watch this space… more details will follow soon!

15/07/2025

📣Save the Date – Let’s ESP! 🎉
It’s still a little while off, but go ahead and mark your calendars now!
Join us on 12 November 2025 for Let’s ESP!, a dynamic virtual session hosted by IATEFL’s English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group (ESPSIG).

What’s it all about?
✨ A relaxed, engaging space for ESP professionals and enthusiasts
🌍 Meet colleagues from around the world
💬 Share experiences, challenges, and creative solutions
🤝 Expand your network and join the global

Event Details:
📆 Date: 12 November 2025
📍 Venue: Online
💰 Fee: Free for everyone!

Whether you’re working in ESP or just curious to learn more, this event is for you.

👉 Stay tuned – more details coming soon!
🗨️ Spread the word and tag your colleagues. Let’s build the together.
🤩 Can’t wait to see you there!

25/06/2025

13/06/2025

🎓 Final Call: 5 Days Left to Apply!
The IATEFL ESPSIG is still accepting applications for the Mark Krzanowski Scholarship 2026 — but not for long!

This is your last chance to apply for a scholarship that celebrates outstanding work in English for Specific Purposes and offers the opportunity to attend the IATEFL 2026 Conference.

🗓️ Deadline: 18 June 2025, 16:00 (UK time)
📌 Don’t let this opportunity slip by — apply now!

👉 More details here: https://www.iatefl.org/get-involved/scholarships

We can't wait to read your applications!

10/06/2025

📢 Call for Papers 📢
Do you want to share your research or teaching insights? Professional and Academic English, the journal of IATEFL ESPSIG, is accepting submissions for its December 2025 issue.
✅ Topics:
Academic, professional & occupational English
Teaching insights & classroom practice (short reports)
Book reviews relevant to our readership
💡 Postgraduate students & researchers: Showcase your work in the Postgraduate Research section!
📄 Submission format: Word document
✉️ Send to: [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 1 September 2025
🔗 Submission guidelines: https://espsig.iatefl.org
Take this opportunity to contribute and shape the conversation on English for Specific Purposes!

02/06/2025

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ The race is on! The finish line is in sight — just 16 days left to apply for the IATEFL ESP SIG Mark Krzanowski Scholarship!
Are you working in English for Specific Purposes? If you're working in English for Specific Purposes, this is your chance to attend the IATEFL 2026 Conference with funding and recognition.
🗓️ Deadline: 18 June 2025, 16.00 (UK time)
Don’t slow down now — get your application in before it’s too late.
👉 For more details about our Mark Krzanowski scholarship go to https://www.iatefl.org/get-involved/scholarships
❗️️️Tag someone who should be in the running too!

13/05/2025

🎓 Applications Now Open! 🌍
The IATEFL ESPSIG is now accepting applications for the Mark Krzanowski Scholarship 2026! This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals in English for Specific Purposes to gain recognition and support for their work.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the IATEFL 2026 Conference!
👉For more details about our Mark Krzanowski scholarship go to https://www.iatefl.org/get-involved/scholarships
We’re looking forward to receiving your application!
🗓️ Deadline for submissions: 18 June 2025, 16.00 (UK time)