Common Divisions in English Language Teaching (ELT)
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What does EAP stand for in the context of the text?

  • English Afternoon Programs
  • English Among Professionals
  • English for Artistic Professions
  • English for Academic Purposes (correct)

Which category is usually identified as English for Business and Economics in ESP courses?

  • EBE (English for Business and Economics) (correct)
  • EST (English for Science and Technology)
  • ESS (English for the Social Sciences)
  • EOP (English for Occupational Purposes)

Which term is used to denote English for Vocational Purposes in ESP courses?

  • EOP (English for Occupational Purposes)
  • VESL (Vocational English as a Second Language) (correct)
  • EAP (English for Academic Purposes)
  • EST (English for Science and Technology)

What is the main distinction made between EAP and EOP/EVP/VESL in the text?

<p>Whether English is needed for academic study or work/training (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the roots that nourish the tree of ELT according to the text?

<p>Communication and Learning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which level in the tree of ELT indicates ESP as just one branch of EFL/ESL?

<p>Next level down from general specialism categories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one misconception about ESP?

<p>ESP is a specialized form of English catering to specific purposes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used in the text to explain the concept of ESP?

<p>A tree and its hidden aspects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinction does the text draw regarding language learning?

<p>Performance versus competence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the core foundation of ESP?

<p>It rests on learner needs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does ESP differ from other forms of ELT?

<p>It is an approach based on learner needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text explain the relationship between ESP and methods of teaching?

<p>ESP doesn't have a distinct methodology but utilizes existing ones based on learner needs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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