CHALLENGES OF TEACHING ESP IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Abstract
This article examines the key challenges encountered in teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at the higher education level. ESP courses aim to equip students with language skills tailored to their professional or academic fields, yet instructors face multiple pedagogical, institutional, and learner-related difficulties. These challenges include curriculum design that aligns with specific disciplinary requirements, limited access to authentic materials, varying student motivation and proficiency levels, and the need for instructors to possess both subject-matter knowledge and advanced linguistic competence. The article also discusses strategies for addressing these issues, such as needs analysis, task-based learning, and integrating technology-enhanced language instruction.
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