The Role of ESP in vocational upper secondary education: A pilot study
The Role of ESP in vocational upper secondary education: A pilot study

Summary/Abstract: English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is essential for academic, professional, and vocational pursuits since it facilitates access to global opportunities. It has nowadays drawn the attention of schools and educational institutions. However, although many countries have adopted it in their curricula, there are still others that have not done so yet. Kosovo is one such case when it comes to vocational pre-university education. Therefore, we chose this country to conduct a study. This empirical study shows both the benefits of using ESP for vocational learners and the disadvantages of not using it. Piloting served as an instrument for obtaining the results. It lasted for a four-month period and was conducted with 23 11th graders who were divided into two groups: a control group and an experimental group. After collecting and analysing the data, it was found that experimental group learners showed far better results in each section they were assessed, i.e., in writing, speaking, listening, and vocabulary, by an average of 37.17% compared to the control group, who achieved only 8% progress. As such, we recommend that ESP be considered a must and given the attention it requires.

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