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This study explores the role of English in supporting the academic and professional development of management students, based on the lecturer’s reflections as both lecturer and researcher. As English becomes increasingly important in global education and employment, many students are required to read academic materials, complete assignments, and communicate using English. This study focuses on how English for Specific Purposes (ESP), especially Business English, helps students build discipline-related skills and prepare for real workplace communication. Using an autoethnographic approach, the researcher collected data from self-interviews, reflective teaching journals, and informal student feedback over one semester. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns in the lecturer’s experiences and observations. The findings show that English supports students’ academic growth by helping them understand textbooks, research articles, and business case studies. Students gained confidence in reading and presenting academic information after completing guided tasks. The results also indicate that ESP based on activities such as email writing, meeting simulations, and presentations strengthened students’ employability skills. These tasks helped students feel more prepared for internships and early career responsibilities. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of reflective teaching. By analyzing classroom challenges and student needs, the lecturer was able to improve teaching strategies, select more authentic materials, and provide better support for learners. This research shows that integrating ESP with employability goals can create meaningful learning experiences for management students. When English teaching is connected to real professional contexts, students develop both language proficiency and practical communication skills. The study also encourages lecturers to use reflection as a tool to enhance teaching quality and better support students’ academic and career preparation.

This study aims to explore the habits and challenges faced by accounting students at Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 (UNTAG) Surabaya in utilizing academic journals as reference materials for their studies. The research employed a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews as the main method of data collection. The findings reveal that while students are aware of the importance of academic journals, they face several challenges, including limited access, lack of skills in finding relevant journals, and difficulties in understanding English-language content. The results provide insights that could enhance the accessibility and use of academic journals among students.

This study aims to identify the difficulties of reading journals for students in the English Language Education department of Hamzanwadi University. This study was analyzed using a descriptive-qualitative design. The 27 students in the fourth semester as participants by using purposive sampling. The documentation and interviews were used as instruments to collect the data. Findings show that the biggest challenges are: 1.) The students have a bad perception of academic journals; 2.) The vocabulary is too high; 3.) The sentence structure is hard to understand.