Information and Communication Technology as a Valuable Tool for Enhancing Students’ Performance in ESP

Abstract

The paper explores the attitudes of university students attending ESP classes towards the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), both generally and specifically for learning English. Additionally, it measures the impact of various ICT tools and applications on the development of different aspects of English language competence. The research adopts explorative design. The results show that listening and speaking are the most positively affected skills by ICT use. The inferences also indicate that integrating various ICT tools and platforms can promote the development of all the aspects of ESP competence. Additionally, the results show that male students utilize ICT for learning English more frequently than female students. This research could serve as a guideline for teachers and instructors in deciding which tools and applications to use to enhance their students' foreign language proficiency. The study acknowledges the limitation of a small sample size, suggesting that the validity of the results could be enhanced by conducting the research with a larger number of participants.