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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.

26/02/2026

📣Call for Papers – June 2026 Issue of Professional and Academic English - The journal of IATEFL ESPSIG (English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group)*
Are you engaged in teaching, researching, or developing materials in English for academic, professional, or occupational purposes? We invite you to share your work with an international community of ESP and EAP practitioners!
Professional and Academic English, the journal of IATEFL ESPSIG (English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group), is now accepting submissions for its June 2026 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: journal.espsig@hotmail.com
📅 Deadline: 31 March 2026
🔗 Submission guidelines: https://espsig.iatefl.org/?page_id=763
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!

24/02/2026

📣 One Week to Go | ESPSIG Webinar – March 4, 2026

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

Join us next week for an insightful webinar with Professor Guangwei Hu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) exploring cross-disciplinary knowledge-making and its impact on academic communication.

🔎 What to expect:
• How disciplinary epistemologies shape rhetorical and discourse strategies
• Insights from Basil Bernstein’s knowledge structures & Karl Maton’s sociology of knowledge
• Practical ideas for EAP/ESP teaching and helping students join disciplinary communities

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

👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d4e5aMqN

Bonus: One attendee will be randomly selected after the webinar to win a one-year IATEFL membership (including ESPSIG membership).

Save your spot and share with colleagues who may be interested!

23/02/2026

📣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!

20/02/2026

📣 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!

19/02/2026

📢 ESPSIG Webinar | March 4, 2026
How do different disciplines make knowledge—and how does this shape academic discourse?
Join us for an insightful webinar with Professor Guangwei Hu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) as he explores cross-disciplinary differences in knowledge-making practices and academic discourse.
Drawing on Basil Bernstein’s theory of knowledge structures and Karl Maton’s sociology of knowledge, this talk examines how disciplinary epistemologies influence rhetorical and discourse strategies in academic communication. The session will also highlight key research findings and discuss practical pedagogical implications for EAP/ESP, offering strategies for socializing students into their disciplinary communities.
Date: March 4 2026
Time: 10:00 UK | 11:00 CET | 18:00 Hong Kong
Speaker: Guangwei Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
💡 Fees: This event is free for all to attend
📄 Certificates: Certificates of attendance will be sent only to IATEFL members
👉 Register here: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=792

Bonus: One attendee will be randomly selected after the webinar to win a one-year IATEFL membership (including ESPSIG membership).

17/02/2026

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.iateflconference.org/booking-information

10/02/2026

🎓 Attend & Win IATEFL Membership! | ESPSIG Webinar – 4 March 2026

"Cross-disciplinary differences in knowledge-making practices and academic discourse"

Join Professor Guangwei Hu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) for an engaging webinar exploring cross-disciplinary knowledge-making, academic communication, and practical implications for EAP/ESP teaching.

📅 Date: 4 March 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 UK
💡 Free to attend | 📄 Certificates for IATEFL members

Bonus: One attendee will be randomly selected after the webinar to win a one-year IATEFL membership (including ESPSIG membership).

👉 Register now: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=792

06/02/2026

📣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!

27/01/2026

📣Call for Papers – June 2026 Issue of Professional and Academic English - The journal of IATEFL ESPSIG (English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group)*

Are you engaged in teaching, researching, or developing materials in English for academic, professional, or occupational purposes? We invite you to share your work with an international community of ESP and EAP practitioners!

Professional and Academic English, the journal of IATEFL ESPSIG (English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group), is now accepting submissions for its June 2026 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: journal.espsig@hotmail.com
📅 Deadline: 31 March 2026
🔗 Submission guidelines: https://espsig.iatefl.org/?page_id=763

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!

22/01/2026

📢 ESPSIG Webinar | March 4, 2026

How do different disciplines make knowledge—and how does this shape academic discourse?

Join us for an insightful webinar with Professor Guangwei Hu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) as he explores cross-disciplinary differences in knowledge-making practices and academic discourse.

Drawing on Basil Bernstein’s theory of knowledge structures and Karl Maton’s sociology of knowledge, this talk examines how disciplinary epistemologies influence rhetorical and discourse strategies in academic communication. The session will also highlight key research findings and discuss practical pedagogical implications for EAP/ESP, offering strategies for socializing students into their disciplinary communities.

Date: March 4 2026
Time: 10:00 UK | 11:00 CET | 18:00 Hong Kong
Speaker: Guangwei Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

💡 Fees: This event is free for all to attend
📄 Certificates: Certificates of attendance will be sent only to IATEFL members

👉 Register here: https://www.iatefl.org/event-details/ #/?id=792

We look forward to welcoming you to this ESPSIG event!

13/01/2026

⏳TICK-TOCK: Early Bird ends tomorrow!

The ESPSIG Pre-Conference Event is back, and the Early Bird window is closing fast.
This is your last chance to secure the best possible rate for a day dedicated to the future of ESP.

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

Why register now?
✔Save on fees: Keep your budget for Brighton’s best coffee (or fish and chips!).
✔Guarantee your spot: Our interactive workshops and networking sessions fill up fast.
✔Join the conversation: Connect with a global community of ESP experts before the main IATEFL conference kicks off.

Don’t miss out on the discount!
👉Book your spot now: https://www.iateflconference.org/booking-information

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