Surviving in an Unfamiliar Field: Strategies for ESP Teachers

Abstract

The article introduces ESP (English for specific purposes) and highlights its significant role in teaching English in non-linguistic study fields in which specific areas such as business, law, medicine is the main focus. The writer recommends five strategies (identify learning objectives, apply needs assessment, use authentic materials, do self-study and be honest) that can be applied by English teachers if they want to survive in a new environment. As a result, already practicing ESP teachers or new teachers can use to manage their new ESP classroom and, in this way, assist students to become successful in their course.