ESP Unplugged: Standing on Quicksand
In this episode, Ioana Cretu has a simple and honest conversation with Gerlinde Koppitsch, a Senior Lecturer in English for Engineering and IT and a researcher at the Carinthia University, Austria. Koppitsch is a big promoter of reflective teaching. Her teaching combines technology-enhanced instruction with active learning strategies to foster student autonomy and engagement. In this episode, she dives into reflections sparked by her experiences.
Do English language teachers stand on quicksand today, or is there any solid ground under our feet? Are learners truly digital natives or digital consumers bearing the brunt? What is the value of a classroom in an age where any information is available at the touch of a button? What do terms like deskilling, reskilling, mis-skilling, never-skilling, or half-life of knowledge mean? How do societal changes or migration due to workforce shortages affect education focus? Listen to Episode 5 now.
Registration open: ‘Let’s ESP’ on 24 November 2026
We are ‘Let’s ESP!’ facilitates casual, informal interactions between professionals working in ESP and its allied fields. In these virtual sessions, members of the global community get to know each other and talk about their work and the contexts within which they function. Each time, we focus on one topic and discuss it. This time too we plan to discuss something close to every educator’s heart.
Join professionals from around the globe from 12.30 to 13.30 (UK time) on 24 November. More details about the event can be found here. You can register for the event by clicking this link.
Registration open: ‘Researching ESP: Approaches and Methods’ on 14 November 2026
This joint ESPSIG-RESIG online conference aims to showcase cutting-edge research in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The conference features presentations from established researchers and emerging practitioners, offering diverse perspectives on current developments in ESP. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with innovative research methodologies, research-informed teaching approaches, and theoretical frameworks that address the evolving needs of ESP across various professional and academic contexts.
This collaborative event provides a valuable forum for knowledge exchange, fostering meaningful dialogue about challenges and opportunities in ESP education. Participants will gain insights into contemporary issues, evidence-based practices, and future directions for ESP research and instruction, making this conference an essential gathering for anyone working in ESP. For more details and to register, please click here.