Role of Debriefing in Enhancing ESP Classroom Scenario-based Activities

This paper explores the role of debriefing in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction, highlighting the pedagogical value of this post-activity reflection to enhance language development, soft skills, and professional competencies. As ESP teaching increasingly emphasises task-based and scenario-based activities, such as role plays and simulations, it is essential to ensure that the learning process extends beyond the linguistic and communicative aspect. Despite the proven effectiveness of these interactive methods in fields such as medicine, in ESP in remains undervalued. By addressing this gap, the paper draws on the limited existing research and describes the process of integrating debriefing into ESP classes, offering some recommendations on making a meaningful connection between language, the needs and interests of learners while preparing them for real-life professional contexts.