CHALLENGES IN LEARNING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP) FACED BY ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS AT HANOI METROPLITAN UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM

Authors

  • Bui Thu An Trường Đại học Thủ Đô HN
  • Vuong Thi Hai Yen Hanoi Metropolitan University, Vietnam
  • Pham Tuan Doanh Hanoi Metropolitan University, Vietnam
  • Trinh Phan Thi Phong Lan Hanoi Metropolitan University, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thanh Ly Hanoi Metropolitan University, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51453/2354-1431/2024/1259

Keywords:

challenges, ESP, English-majored learners, difficulties, obstacles.

Abstract

The increasing demand for specialized English proficiency among graduates has necessitated a closer examination of the challenges faced by English-majored learners in acquiring English for Specific Purposes (ESP) skills. This study aims to investigate the specific obstacles encountered by such learners at Hanoi Metropolitan University, with the goal of providing insights that can inform the development of more effective learning strategies and support mechanisms. Through a comprehensive exploration of the challenges encountered by senior students majoring in English when learning ESP, this research seeks to contribute to the enhancement of ESP education and facilitate the academic and professional success of this demographic. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques, including interviews, surveys, and document analysis. The findings reveal a multifaceted array of challenges faced by the target population, including linguistic barriers, cultural differences, pedagogical limitations, and affective factors. These insights highlight the need for a holistic, learner-centered approach to ESP instruction, which addresses the unique linguistic, academic, and professional needs of English-majored learners.

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Published

2025-04-15

How to Cite

Bui, A., Vuong Thi Hai, Y., Pham Tuan, D., Trinh Phan Thi, L., & Nguyen Thanh, L. (2025). CHALLENGES IN LEARNING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP) FACED BY ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS AT HANOI METROPLITAN UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM. SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF TAN TRAO UNIVERSITY, 10(6). https://doi.org/10.51453/2354-1431/2024/1259

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 6 (2024): Scientific Education

Section

Humanities and Social Sciences

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