English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Quiz
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What is the main purpose of English for Specific Purpose (ESP) according to the text?

  • To fulfill the specific needs of target learners for their professional or vocational demands (correct)
  • To follow the syllabus or curriculum dictations
  • To focus on general language skills
  • To emphasize language use over language learning
  • What does English for Specific Purpose (ESP) emphasize?

  • Teaching general language skills
  • Fulfilling the academic needs of the students
  • Teaching what the students NEED, not what the syllabus or curriculum dictates (correct)
  • Following a content-based language instruction
  • How is English for Specific Purpose (ESP) described as an approach?

  • Primarily focusing on language use rather than language learning
  • Not a product, focusing on language learning rather than language use (correct)
  • A product-oriented approach
  • Not emphasizing the specific needs of learners
  • What does ESP look at in terms of the student's English learning needs?

    <p>The purpose for which the student needs to learn English, such as for occupational or study purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'English for Specific Purpose' refer to?

    <p>Teaching or studying English for a particular career or for business in general</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    English for Specific Purpose (ESP)

    • The main purpose of English for Specific Purpose (ESP) is to cater to the specific needs of learners in a particular discipline or profession.
    • ESP emphasizes the language skills required for a specific area of study, work, or profession.
    • ESP is described as an approach that is based on the learner's needs and goals, focusing on the language skills required for a specific purpose.
    • ESP looks at the student's English learning needs in terms of the language skills required for their specific discipline, profession, or academic pursuit.
    • The term 'English for Specific Purpose' refers to an approach that focuses on teaching English language skills for a specific academic, professional, or occupational purpose, such as English for medicine, English for business, or English for engineering.

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    Test your knowledge of the history, phases, and proponents of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) with this quiz. Learn about the evolution of content-based language instruction and the practicality of teaching what students need.

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