Iatefl ESP SIG

Iatefl ESP SIG 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.

Reflections from our Roving Reporter โ€“ IATEFL Edinburgh 2025Serge Petrenko, this yearโ€™s ESPSIG Roving Reporter Scholarsh...
07/08/2025

Reflections from our Roving Reporter โ€“ IATEFL Edinburgh 2025
Serge Petrenko, this yearโ€™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.
๐Ÿ“– Read the full interview here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ 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.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Call for Papers โ€“ December 2025 IssueAre you involved in teaching or researching English for academic, professional, o...
04/08/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ Call for Papers โ€“ December 2025 Issue

Are you involved in teaching or researching English for academic, professional, or occupational purposes? Weโ€™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.

โœ… 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!

๐Ÿ“ Format: Word document
๐Ÿ“ง Send your submission to: [email protected]
๐Ÿ“… Deadline: 1 September 2025
๐Ÿ”— 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!

โœจ Looking back at the IATEFL conference in Edinburgh 2025 โœจRead what our ESPSIG Mark Krzanowski Scholarship winner Ioana...
31/07/2025

โœจ Looking back at the IATEFL conference in Edinburgh 2025 โœจ
Read what our ESPSIG Mark Krzanowski Scholarship winner Ioana Cretu had to say about her experience in Edinburgh!
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://espsig.iatefl.org/?p=4410
A warm thank-you from the ESPSIG committee to Ioana

22/07/2025

๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ”ฅ Itโ€™s hot, itโ€™s Julyโ€ฆ but weโ€™re already dreaming of โ„๏ธ snowflakes and warm mugs of tea.

Save the Date!
The ESPSIG Online Open Forum 2025 is coming this 13 December 2025!
๐Ÿ“… Online | ๐ŸŒ Open to all

Weโ€™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 usโ€”youโ€™ll want to be there.

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

15/07/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃSave the Date โ€“ Letโ€™s ESP! ๐ŸŽ‰
Itโ€™s still a little while off, but go ahead and mark your calendars now!
Join us on 12 November 2025 for Letโ€™s ESP!, a dynamic virtual session hosted by IATEFLโ€™s English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group (ESPSIG).

Whatโ€™s it all about?
โœจ A relaxed, engaging space for ESP professionals and enthusiasts
๐ŸŒ Meet colleagues from around the world
๐Ÿ’ฌ Share experiences, challenges, and creative solutions
๐Ÿค Expand your network and join the global

Event Details:
๐Ÿ“† Date: 12 November 2025
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Online
๐Ÿ’ฐ Fee: Free for everyone!

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

๐Ÿ‘‰ Stay tuned โ€“ more details coming soon!
๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ Spread the word and tag your colleagues. Letโ€™s build the together.
๐Ÿคฉ Canโ€™t wait to see you there!

25/06/2025
๐ŸŽ“ Final Call: 5 Days Left to Apply! The IATEFL ESPSIG is still accepting applications for the Mark Krzanowski Scholarshi...
13/06/2025

๐ŸŽ“ Final Call: 5 Days Left to Apply!
The IATEFL ESPSIG is still accepting applications for the Mark Krzanowski Scholarship 2026 โ€” 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.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline: 18 June 2025, 16:00 (UK time)
๐Ÿ“Œ Donโ€™t let this opportunity slip by โ€” apply now!

๐Ÿ‘‰ More details here: https://www.iatefl.org/get-involved/scholarships

We can't wait to read your applications!

๐Ÿ“ข Call for Papers ๐Ÿ“ขDo you want to share your research or teaching insights? Professional and Academic English, the journ...
10/06/2025

๐Ÿ“ข Call for Papers ๐Ÿ“ข
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.
โœ… Topics:
Academic, professional & occupational English
Teaching insights & classroom practice (short reports)
Book reviews relevant to our readership
๐Ÿ’ก Postgraduate students & researchers: Showcase your work in the Postgraduate Research section!
๐Ÿ“„ Submission format: Word document
โœ‰๏ธ Send to: [email protected]
๐Ÿ“… Deadline: 1 September 2025
๐Ÿ”— Submission guidelines: https://espsig.iatefl.org
Take this opportunity to contribute and shape the conversation on English for Specific Purposes!

02/06/2025

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ The race is on! The finish line is in sight โ€” 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.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline: 18 June 2025, 16.00 (UK time)
Donโ€™t slow down now โ€” get your application in before itโ€™s too late.
๐Ÿ‘‰ For more details about our Mark Krzanowski scholarship go to https://www.iatefl.org/get-involved/scholarships
โ—๏ธ๏ธ๏ธTag someone who should be in the running too!

๐ŸŽ“ Applications Now Open! ๐ŸŒThe IATEFL ESPSIG is now accepting applications for the Mark Krzanowski Scholarship 2026! This...
13/05/2025

๐ŸŽ“ Applications Now Open! ๐ŸŒ
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!
๐Ÿ‘‰For more details about our Mark Krzanowski scholarship go to https://www.iatefl.org/get-involved/scholarships
Weโ€™re looking forward to receiving your application!
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline for submissions: 18 June 2025, 16.00 (UK time)

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