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English for Specific Purposes (ESP) (A Professional Needs Based Approach to English Language Learning) Suri, Elda Martha; Saripa, Aisa Milan
The Future of Education Journal Vol 5 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Lembaga Penerbitan dan Publikasi Ilmiah Yayasan Pendidikan Tumpuan Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61445/tofedu.v5i1.1650

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English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is an approach to English language teaching designed based on learners’ academic and professional needs. In the context of modern education, particularly in higher education and vocational education, the use of English for General Purposes (EGP) is considered insufficient to fully address the demands for specific language competencies aligned with particular fields of study and the workplace. Therefore, the implementation of ESP is essential to enhance the relevance of English language learning to learners’ real needs. This study aims to analyze the concept and characteristics of English for Specific Purposes and to examine its implementation in the learning process within educational settings. The research method employs a qualitative approach, with data collected through a literature review of books, national and international journal articles, and curriculum documents related to ESP instruction. The findings indicate that ESP learning based on needs analysis can improve learning motivation, contextual language understanding, and learners’ readiness to meet academic and professional demands. Moreover, ESP encourages educators to design contextual and relevant instructional materials. The implications of this study emphasize that integrating ESP into educational curricula is crucial for improving the quality of English language learning and producing graduates with language competencies aligned with their professional needs.
An Analysis of Students’ Listening Skill through Podcast at Tenth Grade of SMK Negeri 6 Padang Prinanda Tito Ramadhan; Elda Martha Suri; Yessy Marzona
JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN Vol 4 No 2 (2026): JURNAL ARMADA PENDIDIKAN
Publisher : Kilau Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60041/jap.v4i2.438

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Podcast is an online media that provides content for listeners around the world. The purpose of this research was to determine the level of students listening skill and the difficulties for students in listening through podcast. The research that used descriptive method had a population of 134 people with Class X Fashion Design Department 2 that consisted of 33 students. The research instrument was a written test in 20 questions format and a podcast provided by the researcher in 30 minutes time period. This research used the rubric score that was adopted from Highline College Writing and score classification by Arikunto. This research also used 2 ways to analyze the data: mean and percentage. The results of the research stated that the average score of students in listening test was 67.67 and the lowest score in aspects of listening was to respond with 17.71%. In conclusion, all students in the class had a high level of listening and the most difficult aspect of listening for students to do was to respond.