Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Common Divisions in English Language Teaching (ELT)

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Download our mobile app to listen on the go

Get App

Questions and Answers

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?

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

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

Communication and Learning (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is one misconception about ESP?

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

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

A tree and its hidden aspects (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinction does the text draw regarding language learning?

Performance versus competence (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the core foundation of ESP?

It rests on learner needs. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does ESP differ from other forms of ELT?

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

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

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

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying