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</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</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</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinction does the text draw regarding language learning?

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

    How does the text describe the core foundation of ESP?

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

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