Iatefl ESP SIG

19/11/2025

⏰ Just a quick reminder!
Our Online Open Forum Event 2025 is coming up soon — and there’s still time to register!

Join ESP professionals from around the world for inspiring talks, practical ideas, and open conversations about where ESP is heading next.

🗓 Date: 13 December 2025
⏰Time: 10 - 13 UK-time
💻 Location: Online
💸 Registration: Free and open to everyone!

👉 Register now and secure your spot for a day of ideas, networking, and innovation in ESP! https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=698

19/11/2025

✨Let’s ESP! Global Reflections on AI & Authentic Learning

We’re still buzzing from our Let’s ESP! on 12 November 2025!
Colleagues from Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia joined us for a lively, honest, and inspiring conversation.
Our chat quickly turned to the big topic on everyone’s mind: AI.
Is it over-rated? Is it hype? How is it really affecting us in ESP, EAP, EMI and related fields?

🌍We heard stories from around the world — how AI is becoming part of everyday teaching, how it’s transforming assessment, and how it pushes us to rethink what learning means today. Even with AI putting information right at our fingertips, learners still need to truly understand. How do we help them do that? And what happens to our authenticity when AI becomes a go-to tool?

💭So many thoughts, questions, and reflections surfaced—and that’s exactly the point of Let’s ESP! It’s about expressing ourselves as teachers, sharing what we experience and feel, rather than trying to come up with quick solutions.
Thank you to everyone who joined and made the discussion so meaningful!

18/11/2025

⏰ Reminder: 1 December Deadline Is Approaching! ⏰

A quick nudge for those thinking of submitting a proposal for the ESPSIG PCE 2026 in Brighton—there’s still time, but the 1 December deadline is getting closer!

If you’re planning to contribute to our theme, “The Changing Faces of Teacher Identity within ESP,” now’s the perfect moment to finalise your ideas. We’re excited to see proposals for short talks and workshops that explore any aspect of evolving ESP teacher identity, including:
• ESP teacher agency and identity
• Identity in curriculum, materials, and assessment
• Identity, technology, and AI
• CPD and training
• Working with learners
• Teacher wellbeing
• Sustainability

PCE Date: 20 April 2026, Brighton
Submission Deadline: 1st December 2025
👉Submit Here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfzKpZ.../viewform...

Don't miss the deadline—we can't wait to see your proposals!

14/11/2025

📣 Last Call for Proposals: Online Open Forum Event 2025!

Just three days left! Our deadline for pop-up presentation proposals is 17 November 2025 at 16.00 (UK time) — don’t miss your chance to be part of the ESPSIG’s Online Open Forum Event on 13 December!

The event will run from 10:00 to 13:00 UK time, and we’re inviting short 5–7 minute pop-up presentations (with slides) from anyone in the ELT community — no IATEFL membership required.

If you’ve been thinking about submitting… now’s the time!
👉 Send your proposal to: [email protected]

13/11/2025

🗣 Talk at our Online Open Forum Event2025 🌐
"Could ESP be the future of ELT?"
🎙 Speaker: Aleksandra Popovski

As AI continues to reshape education and redefine the traditional roles of teachers, how can English language professionals adapt and thrive?
In this thought-provoking session, Aleksandra Popovski will explore how English for Specific Purposes (ESP) could offer a framework for more tailored, skills-oriented instruction—helping educators stay relevant in an AI-driven world. Could focusing on learners’ specific needs be the key to the future of ELT?
✨ Join us for this insightful talk and be part of the discussion on the future of English language teaching!

🗓 When: 13 December 2025 during our Online Open Forum Event 2025
💻 Where: Online
💸 Registration: Free and open to everyone!
👉 Register now and secure your spot for a day of ideas, networking, and innovation in ESP! https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=698

12/11/2025

☕ Get your coffee ready — it’s ESP time!

Today’s the day! 🌍 “Let’s ESP!” kicks off at 12.30 PM (UK time) — and there’s still time to grab your spot.

Join us for a relaxed, discussion-based online meet-up where ESP professionals from around the world connect, share, and inspire each other.

💬 Engage in global conversations
🌐 Grow your
💡 Get fresh ideas for your own practice

👉 Register last minute and join us today!
https://lnkd.in/erPExBCD

09/11/2025

🚀 Registration is now open!
Join us for our Online Open Forum Event 2025 — a free, global event bringing together English for Specific Purposes professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.
💬 Expect inspiring talks, practical insights, and lively discussions on the evolving role of ESP in today’s ELT landscape.
🌍 Connect, share, and learn with an international community of teachers, trainers, and researchers.
🗓 Date: 13 December 2025
⏰Time: 10 - 13 UK-time
💻 Location: Online
💸 Registration: Free and open to everyone!

👉 Register now and secure your spot for a day of ideas, networking, and innovation in ESP! https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=698

07/11/2025

📣 Still time to register!
Hey ESP Community — "Let’s ESP!" is coming up next week on November 12th, and we can’t wait to connect with you! 🌍✨
This free online event is your opportunity to:
💬 Join relaxed, discussion-based sessions.
🌐 Expand your across borders.
💡 Gain fresh insights and inspiration from fellow professionals.

👉Register now and join us: https://lnkd.in/erPExBCD

🗓️ Date: 12 November 2025
⏰ Time: 12.30 PM (UK time)
💰 Cost: Free for EVERYONE!
There’s still time to join the conversation and connect in the global !

24/10/2025

📣Call for Proposals: Online Open Forum 2025

We're getting closer to our Online Open Forum 2025 on 13 December! Join the ESPSIG committee and connect with peers in the ELT community.

The Online Open Forum forum will now run from 10.00 to 13.00 UK time.

We invite you to submit a proposal for a pop-up presentation (5-7 minutes, with slides). You do not need to be an IATEFL member to submit.

The new deadline for submissions is 17 November 2025, 16.00 (UK-time).

👉Send your proposal to [email protected].

We are looking forward to hearing from you!🤩

22/10/2025

📣 Hey ESP Community! Ready to meet and engage?

"Let's ESP!" on November 12th is your space to connect with ESP-colleagues from around the world.

This free online event offers you:

- A relaxed, discussion-based environment.
- The chance to build your across borders.
- Inspiration and practical insights from fellow professionals.

👉 Register now and join us: https://lnkd.in/erPExBCD

Date: 12 November 2025
Time: 12.30 PM (UK-time)
Cost: Free for EVERYONE!

We can't wait to see you connect in the global !

20/10/2025

🌟 ESPSIG PCE 2026: Call for Proposals is Open! 🌟

Get ready to share your expertise at the ESPSIG Pre-Conference Event (PCE) on 20 April 2026 in Brighton!
Following last year's success, we're bringing back our interactive format! Join us for a dynamic day combining engaging talks, discussions, and workshops designed to foster real collaboration.

Theme: The Changing Faces of Teacher Identity within ESP

We're looking for proposals that delve into this crucial topic. The world of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching is constantly evolving, and we want to explore the trends and share experiences on how teacher identity is changing.

We welcome submissions on the following areas (and more!):
• ESP teacher agency and identity
• Identity in curriculum, materials and assessment
• Identity, technology and AI
• CPD and training
• Working with learners
• Teacher wellbeing
• Sustainability

We invite you to submit a proposal for a short talk and a workshop. This is your chance to contribute to the conversation and showcase your work to the ESP community!

PCE Date: 20 April 2026, Brighton
Submission Deadline: 1st December 2025
👉Submit Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzKpZ_lRcdmrZVgp0pDQcrvql3aOkEiMt8KDzcwsuuOzymug/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNi0eRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBmbTUxSnJ4N0g4a29GaFpVAR4DfPv6OcTUDh5s8Klf1kxtvMjcGN1FG3rLsjjST6NnBHzg6jKweJMTZW6qOA_aem_pKeW4u3P0DFxOXuv0QC8Uw

Don't miss the deadline—we can't wait to see your proposals!

14/10/2025