iarjhcsIARJHCSIARJHCS2709-3336https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjhcs.2020.v01i01.004Reflecting Language Teaching Practices in East Gojjam Zone Atvet CollegesMeseretAbebeMekdela Amba University, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of English Language and LiteratureThis study was designed to investigate the major factors affecting the teaching of workplace communication course in East Gojjam Zone ATVET College. With this intention, workplace communication teachers` understandings about ESP and challenges encounter the teaching of workplace communication course were explored. For the study, Descriptive survey research design was used, and in trying to address the issues, mixed research methods includes both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. Participants of the study were 54 purposely selected workplace communication teachers of Mertule Mariam, Motta, Bichena and Debre Work TEVT colleges and 4 college academic vice deans of these ATVET colleges in East Gojjam zone Amhara National Regional State. Relevant data were collected through questionnaire, and interview. As to the findings, the study revealed that the practice of Workplace communication course teaching in TVET colleges confront with several factors. It was emphasized that the absence of language teachers from TVET system, lack of supervision, teachers` misconception about ESP and deficiency in spoken English, students low English proficiency, and students resistance to participate in communicative activities were the major factors that challenge the proper teaching of workplace communication course in East Gojjam Zone TVET colleges. Thus, it is recommended that the workplace communication course should be offered by English professional teachers. Otherwise, any in- service language teaching training should be given for the current ESP teachers in TVET. In addition, TVET bureau minimize teachers` workload. Moreover, it was recommended that a COC assessment for the course workplace communication for TVET students should be started so as to arise the students’ motivation to learn language.