TCH3243 Topic 1

What is ESP?

• English for Special Purposes

• English for Some Purposes

• English for Specific Purposes

When do students use ESP?

• During class session.

• Right away in their work

• After graduation.

Is ESP and ESL the same?

• Yes

• No

Absolute characteristics of ESP are (more than one answer)

• related to or designed for specific disciplines 

•  meet specific needs of the learners 

• makes use of the underlying methodology and activities of the discipline it serves

• designed for adult learners, either at a tertiary level institution or in a professional work situation

Variable characteristics of ESP are (more than one answer)

• generally designed for intermediate or advanced students

• centered on the language appropriate to speaking

• assume some basic knowledge of the language systems

• may use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of General English 

Emergence of ESP has resulted from many occurrences such as

• the rapid growth of science and technology

• the second world war in 1940

• the increased use of English internationally

• increased numbers of international students in non-native countries

Teacher's role in ESP classroom are as follow except

• organize programs

• establish a positive learning environment

• for learning subject matter knowledge

• set goals and objectives 

Why is ESP important for students?

• It helps in improving overall language skills

• It prepares students for specific language needs in their future careers

• It is not important for students