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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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ESP's Purpose

To teach English for specific professional or vocational needs.

ESP Focus

Meeting the student's real-world needs, rather than a general curriculum.

ESP Approach

A way of teaching English, concentrating on practical application, not just theoretical knowledge.

ESP Student Needs

What a student needs English for, like work or studies.

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ESP Definition

English teaching/learning for a specific job or career.

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Study Notes

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.