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TESOL’s English for Specific Purposes Interest Section (ESPIS) is open to TESOL members who are interested in research and instruction designed to meet the unique English language needs of students and working adults in specific areas of study and employment by providing special training beyond that which is normally acquired by the average English speaker. The IS fosters the sharing of ideas, expertise, and specialized curricula among ESP practitioners to promote quality research, education, and professional development in ESP.

Explore the English for Specific Purposes Section:

• ESP Web Area
• ESPIS Newsletters

Access the Latest English for Specific Purposes Documents:

• ESPIS Statement of Purpose/Goals
• English for Specific Purposes IS E-Newsletter Mission Statement
  Read the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Interest Section e-newsletter mission statement.
• Instructions for Using TESOL’s Electronic Discussion Lists
  Instructions for TESOL’s electronic discussion lists: join, troubleshoot if not receiving e-list email, send messages, reply to messages, troubleshoot if not able to send to the e-list, unsubscribe, read discussion forum or search archives, retrieve password and settings, update email address, select email delivery settings, and contact list administrator.
• Governing Rules of English for Specific Purposes – Feb. 2007 (45 KB PDF)
  Governing Rules of English for Specific Purposes An Interest Section of TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). TESOL’s English for Specific Purposes Interest Section exists to serve the needs of those teachers, program developers, consultants and researchers who are interested in the design and delivery of courses for individuals with identifiable academic and professional goals.

Visit the English for Specific Purposes Links:

• Discussion Forum Interface for ESPIS-L E-List
• English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Resources in the TESOL Resource Center (TRC) — must be logged in member to download