English for Specific Purposes

Language for study, work and professional life

Preparing learners for the demands of the real world.


Focused English teaching for specific goals

In the ESP and EAP strand, we explore how English teaching supports learners with specific goals — academic success, workplace readiness, or functioning in professional or vocational contexts.

These sessions focus on relevance, authenticity, and support for learners under pressure — helping them develop the real-world language skills they need to thrive.

What to expect from the ESP/EAP strand

  • Practical strategies for teaching English for academic and professional purposes
  • Materials design and assessment for targeted learner needs
  • Ways to build learner autonomy and resilience
  • Integration of soft skills and intercultural communication
  • Access to recordings after the event

Click the button below to explore the full programme.

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Missed last year’s event?

Selected recordings from FoELT 2024 are available to stream. We’ve curated a few highlights for quick inspiration.

Meet the speakers


Alina Reid

Writing at University in the Digital Age: aligning institutional expectations with student needs and abilities through effective language assessment

Karen Elaine Waites

Real-world growth: blending youth work and ELT for holistic, vocational language education

Marina Yesipenko

From politics to podcasts: teaching ESP to professionals with public-facing roles

Mahendra Dattatraya Shete

Language in action: elevating communicative competence in ESP through activity-driven instructional design – a gamified learning approach

Powered by Trinity College London

Trinity supports innovation in teaching and learning through flexible assessments and modern training pathways:

  • ISE — Integrated four-skills English exams suitable for academic and professional contexts
  • GESE — Flexible speaking and listening tests used by employers and training providers worldwide
  • CertPT — CPD qualification with options to focus on workplace or academic English teaching

Live and on-demand sessions

This year, all sessions are delivered via StreamYard and embedded directly into the interactive programme.

You can:

  • Watch live in your browser – no downloads required
  • Access the session recording on the same page immediately after it ends
  • Share links with colleagues or view on-demand at your own pace
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