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What is the primary aim of English for Specific Purposes (ESP)?
What is the primary aim of English for Specific Purposes (ESP)?
- To focus solely on grammar and vocabulary improvement
- To prioritize pronunciation and spelling over other language skills
- To cater exclusively to adult learners
- To meet the needs of particular learners to improve overall English competence involving a range of skills (correct)
What does ESP focus on when designing appropriate courses for learners?
What does ESP focus on when designing appropriate courses for learners?
- Reading and writing skills only
- Listening and speaking skills exclusively
- Vocabulary work, spelling, grammar, pronunciation, and language functions (correct)
- Cultural aspects of the English language
What is an absolute characteristic of ESP?
What is an absolute characteristic of ESP?
- It does not consider the learners' needs
- It is defined to meet specific needs of the learners (correct)
- It is rigid and inflexible in its approach
- It is solely focused on general language skills
According to Hutchinson and Waters (1987), what does ESP require in terms of content and method?
According to Hutchinson and Waters (1987), what does ESP require in terms of content and method?
What is ESP in brief?
What is ESP in brief?
What is the primary focus of English for Specific Purposes (ESP)?
What is the primary focus of English for Specific Purposes (ESP)?
According to Hutchinson and Waters (1987), what is an absolute characteristic of ESP?
According to Hutchinson and Waters (1987), what is an absolute characteristic of ESP?
What does ESP require in terms of content and method, according to Hutchinson and Waters (1987)?
What does ESP require in terms of content and method, according to Hutchinson and Waters (1987)?
What is ESP in brief?
What is ESP in brief?
What is ESP primarily centered on?
What is ESP primarily centered on?
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ESP's goal
ESP's goal
To help learners improve their English skills in a specific field or context.
ESP course focus
ESP course focus
Vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and practical language use, tailored to the learner's needs
ESP defining feature
ESP defining feature
It's designed to meet learners' particular needs
ESP content/method
ESP content/method
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ESP brief definition
ESP brief definition
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ESP core focus
ESP core focus
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Hutchinson & Waters' ESP
Hutchinson & Waters' ESP
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ESP content & method (Hutchinson & Waters)
ESP content & method (Hutchinson & Waters)
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ESP in essence
ESP in essence
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ESP's central idea
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Study Notes
English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
- The primary aim of ESP is to provide learners with the language skills they need to function in a specific profession, occupation, or discipline.
- ESP focuses on designing courses that are tailored to the specific needs and goals of the learners, taking into account their profession, occupation, or discipline.
- An absolute characteristic of ESP is that it is centered on the learner's specific needs and goals.
- According to Hutchinson and Waters (1987), ESP requires a focus on the learner's specific needs and goals, both in terms of content and method.
- ESP is a language teaching approach that focuses on developing language skills for specific purposes, such as academic, professional, or occupational purposes.
- The primary focus of ESP is on the learners' specific needs and goals, rather than on general language proficiency.
- ESP is primarily centered on the learners' specific needs and goals, taking into account their profession, occupation, or discipline.
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Test your knowledge of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) with this quiz on ESP features and aims. Explore how ESP caters to the needs of working adults and high school students, aiming to enhance their English competence across different skills. Brush up on vocabulary, spelling, grammar, pronunciation, and language functions tailored to specific learner groups.
