Understanding Effective Practices in Teaching ESP to Non- English Majors: A Qualitative Study of Vietnamese ESP Instructors

Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) to students who are not majoring in English presents particular challenges in the context of global educational expectations and calls for creative instructional methodologies. This is especially important in Vietnam, where the business sector necessitates a certain level of language and professional proficiency. In a Vietnamese university, this qualitative research examines the difficulties and methods addressed by English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instructors working with non-English majors. Based on in-depth interviews with teachers of English for Specific Purposes, the study investigates the viewpoints, experiences, and methods used by the instructors to overcome obstacles and produce successful classes. To find recurrent themes and shed light on effective teaching strategies and challenges faced in the ESP classroom, thematic analysis was utilized. The results add to a more complex understanding of the intricacies involved in teaching ESP to non-English majors, informing curriculum development, instructional strategies, and professional development opportunities for ESP instructors.