The ability to master a foreign language is a student's need to compete at the international level. For
this reason, universities are required to provide opportunities for lecturers to choose a lecturer in teaching
English at tertiary institutions. In several studies it was found that students of Islamic Higher Education have
the motivation and desire students who are strong enough to learn foreign languages but only a small proportion
of them successfully master both international languages simultaneously (Arabic and English). The ESP
(Materials, Methods and Needs Analysis) approach to the English Subject This is because English in tertiary
institutions is complex and requires efforts that also involve many parties. The learning process in this skill
requires a structured process and adequate time. Based on cognitive theory in learning, Merdeka Belajar
provides the widest opportunity for students to control and carry out the learning process by involving
metacognitive, motivational, and attitudinal aspects in achieving learning goals. For this reason, an ESP product
is needed which aims to help students implement an independent learning system because one form of
implementing this approach is the creation and selection of material methods based on student needs
(limitations, desires, and interests).
Keywords: ESP, mardeka belajar