THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND INTEGRATION POTENTIAL OF ESP AND CLIL METHODOLOGIES IN PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE EDUCATION

Abstract

This article analyzes the theoretical underpinnings and pedagogical principles of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), exploring their unique features, similarities, and potential for integration. As foreign language education shifts toward professional competence and context-specific instruction, understanding the synergy between these two methodologies becomes essential. The study concludes that integrating ESP and CLIL can provide a robust framework for fostering communicative and content-based language skills in professional fields such as sports management.