Content-based Approach To Teach Esp: Challenges Faced By Esp Instructors At

Résumé: The content-based approach to teach English for specific purposes has been a subject for significant change and innovation in the last decade, with a rising emphasis on integrating language and content through teaching scientific and technical university branches in the English language. This paper examines the significance and challenges of applying CBI in ESP instruction in the Algerian context, taking Djilali Liabes University of Side –Bel- Abbes as a case study. The research was conducted with five ESP teachers from five different departments at Djilali Liabes University. The teachers were interviewed and observed. The results obtained revealed that the participants faced a number of challenges that prevent them from efficient implementation of content based teaching of the English language in their specialized fields. The study suggests a number of recommendations and strategies that might lead to the adequate of teaching English through content at tertiary education level.

Publié dans la revue: التعليمية