FoELT 2025 – From Politics To Podcasts

Marina Yipenko presented on “From Politics to Podcasts: Teaching ESP to Professionals with Public Facing Roles.” She discussed identifying the unique linguistic and psychological needs of high-profile clients, moving beyond traditional ESP methods. Key strategies include utilizing authentic media, focusing on pronunciation, intonation, and rhetorical framing. The session emphasized multimodal communication, authentic tasks like pitching and storytelling, and creating a safe, vulnerable learning environment to build confidence. She also highlighted the importance of teachers setting clear boundaries with these demanding learners.