English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Quiz

What is the most important characteristic of ESP?

• Multidisciplinary approach

• Learner-centeredness

• Attention to theory and practice

• Focus on general academic needs

Which branch of ESP focuses on academic settings?

• English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP)

• English for Occupational Purposes (EOP)

• English for Vocational Purposes (EVP)

• English for Professional Purposes (EPP)

What is the primary goal of ESP?

• To focus on linguistic needs only

• To address the current and/or future academic or occupational needs of learners

• To teach general English language skills

• To provide language support for social interactions

What is the role of specialist informants in ESP?

• To conduct language research

• To evaluate success on an ESP course or program

• To teach ESP courses

• To provide input on the design of performance tests

What is the main focus of English for Occupational Purposes (EOP)?

• Vocational skills

• Professional settings

• General language skills

• Academic settings

What is the purpose of ESP instructors using general and/or specialist-field materials and methods?

• To serve the needs of the learners

• To follow traditional language teaching methods

• To impress the learners

• To make the class more challenging

What is the significance of ESP instructors drawing on insights of researchers in other disciplines?

What is the importance of ESP instructors having a strong set of theoretical language and learning principles?

What is the main focus of English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP)?

• Academic skills

• Professional settings

• General language skills

• Vocational skills

What is the significance of learner-centeredness in ESP?

• To make the class more challenging

• To follow traditional language teaching methods

• To serve the needs of the learners

• To impress the learners