International Journal of New Developments in Education, 2024, 6(5); doi: 10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060535.
Anqi Dou1, Jin Dan2
1Foreign Language Teaching Department, Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, 570100, China
2Hainan College of Economics and Business, Haikou, 570100, China
This article explores the integration of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) education with vocational skills in higher education. In light of evolving market demands and increasing globalization, contemporary higher education encounters the task of seamlessly merging language instruction with the development of professional competencies. By analyzing existing teaching models, market demands, and education policies, the article puts forth a range of innovative strategies aimed at fostering the successful integration of ESP education and vocational skills.
English for Specific Purposes (ESP); vocational skills; higher education; educational integration; market demands
Anqi Dou, Jin Dan. Challenges in Integrating ESP Education with Vocational Skills Training in Higher Education. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 5: 222-227. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060535.
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