LEARNER’S NEEDS ANALYSIS AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN AN ESP CLASS

نویسندگان

  • Evangelia Giovanoglou Visiting Professor of English Language, Merchant Marine Academy of Crete, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i4.5903

کلمات کلیدی:

English for Specific Purposes, Maritime English, technology in the classroom, the teacher’s role

چکیده

This study surveys the teaching of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) within the context of the Merchant Marine Academy, focusing on the needs, goals, and attitudes of fifth-semester students toward Maritime English. A questionnaire was used to collect data on students' perceptions of the course, their learning preferences, and the challenges they may face. Findings suggest that while students acknowledge the importance of Maritime English for their future careers, they struggle with theoretical aspects and terminology memorization. The study underlines the role of the ESP teacher in bridging this gap and highlights the need for integrating technology to enhance learning. By incorporating multimedia resources, digital tools and online platforms, the teaching of Maritime English can be more engaging, effective, and aligned with real-world maritime communication requirements.

 

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بیوگرافی نویسنده

  • Evangelia Giovanoglou، Visiting Professor of English Language, Merchant Marine Academy of Crete, Greece

    Evangelia Giovanoglou is an English Language teacher. She received a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece and a Master's degree from the Hellenic Open University, Greece. She has been active in teaching English as a foreign language in the private sector since 2007.Her current field placement is with the Merchant Marine Academy of Crete, Greece as a visiting professor for the subject of Maritime English. She is interested in intercultural classes and teaching English for Specific Purposes.

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2025-03-19

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دوره 12 شماره 4 (2025)

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