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English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

All decisions as to content and method be based on the learner’s reason for learning Signup and view all the answers

What is ESP in brief?

The use of a particular variety of English in a specific context of use justified by learners’ needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of English for Specific Purposes (ESP)?

Improving overall English competence involving a range of skills Signup and view all the answers

According to Hutchinson and Waters (1987), what is an absolute characteristic of ESP?

ESP is defined to meet specific needs of the learners Signup and view all the answers

What does ESP require in terms of content and method, according to Hutchinson and Waters (1987)?

Content and method should be based on the learner’s reason for learning Signup and view all the answers

What is ESP in brief?

The use of a particular variety of English in a specific context of use justified by learners’ needs Signup and view all the answers

What is ESP primarily centered on?

The needs of the learners Signup and view all the answers

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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.