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What is the focus of the phase mentioned in the text?

Emphasizing on speaking and writing strategies

Concentrating on the surface forms of the language

Underlying interpretive strategies for coping with language surface forms (correct)

Studying specialist texts available in English

What is the main purpose of the phase according to the text?

To concentrate efforts on reading strategies

To emphasize on listening strategies

To focus closely on the surface forms of the language

To enable students to read specialist texts available only in English (correct)

Which approach does the phase generally emphasize?

Speaking strategies

Language translation strategies

Writing strategies

Reading or listening strategies (correct)

What characteristic exercises do learners engage in during this phase?

Reflecting on and analyzing how meaning is produced in written or spoken language Signup and view all the answers

What does the phase enable learners to do with the language surface forms?

Cope with them using interpretive strategies Signup and view all the answers

When did the history of LSP start?

At least half a century ago Signup and view all the answers

How did ESP emerge?

As a phenomenon that grew out of converging trends Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main reasons common to the emergence of all ESP?

Demands of a brave new world, revolution in linguistics, and a new focus on the learner Signup and view all the answers

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The Focus and Purpose of a Phase

The focus of the phase is on the learner's ability to use language in real-life situations.
The main purpose of the phase is to enable learners to use language for practical communication.

Characteristics of the Phase

The phase generally emphasizes a functional-notional approach.
Learners engage in exercises that focus on real-life tasks, such as problem-solving and information-sharing.

Language Development

The phase enables learners to use language surface forms to convey meaning and achieve communicative goals.

History of Language for Specific Purposes (LSP)

The history of LSP started in the 1960s.
ESP (English for Specific Purposes) emerged as a branch of LSP.
ESP emerged as a response to the need for language teaching to be more tailored to the specific needs of learners.

Emergence of ESP

Three main reasons common to the emergence of all ESP are:
- The need for language teaching to be more relevant to learners' target disciplines.
- The need for learners to acquire specific language skills and knowledge.
- The need for learners to use language for specific professional or academic purposes.

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Test your language and critical thinking skills in this quiz focused on reading strategies and language use in study situations where the medium of instruction is the mother tongue, but specialized texts are available only in English. Sharpen your skills and strategies for effective comprehension and communication.