The International English for Specific Purposes Teachers’ Association is a global professional network dedicated to supporting educators in the dynamic field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). ESP is a broad and diverse area of English language teaching that encompasses various specialized domains, including technology and science, medical English, legal English, academic English, business English, and English for tourism. Since the 1960s, ESP has been closely linked to the study of specialized registers, evolving in response to economic growth, technological advancements, and increased global mobility. As migration and professional movement between countries continue to rise, the need for targeted English instruction in these disciplines has never been greater.

Our association serves teachers, lecturers, and professionals at all levels of English proficiency, bringing together experts and enthusiasts from around the world. We provide valuable resources, training, and research-driven insights to help educators enhance their teaching methodologies and meet the specific linguistic demands of their learners.

We believe in collaboration, innovation, and accessibility in ESP field. Membership in our association is completely free, and anyone with an interest in English for Specific Purposes is welcome to join our growing community.

Together, we can advance the field of ESP, bridge the gap between language learning and real-world application, and empower educators to deliver high-quality instruction tailored to the needs of diverse learners.

Our aims

• create a strong network among ESP teachers, lecturers and professionals
• exchange professional experiences, opinions, studies, and practices
• follow the latest developments in ESP field
• organize workshops, seminars and conferences for professionals, and ESP teachers
• support English for specific Purposes and ESP lecturers with resources
• high quality training opportunities in ESP
• announcing and sharing relevant events, publications, projects
• establishing an open access repository of ESP teaching and learning material produced by lecturers worldwide