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How to Make Teaching Technical English (More) Interesting?

It is widely acknowledged that student interest and motivation for learning have a considerable influence on second language acquisition (e.g. Gardner 1982 ; Ellis 1997 ; Crookes & Schmidt, 1991 ; Baker, 2006 ; Dörnyei & Ushioda, 2011, etc.). This paper focuses on methods of stimulating and enhancing students’ interest in learning Maritime English, as one of the factors of success in second language development. The second-year students of Nautical Studies, Marine Engineering and Logistics and Management in Maritime Industry at the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Rijeka were selected as the target group, specific for the age of students and their field of study. The data were collected through survey in the form of a questionnaire. The aim of the work is to identify the elements from teaching general English that affect the level of student interest in learning English for Specific Purposes, as well as to make suggestions to improve levels of interest in the classroom. The authors found that using role-plays based on actual situations from their future work environment, digital media and integrated tasks both raise and sustain interest in students during lessons.

technical English, motivation, second language acquisition, ESP students

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