Origins of Vocabulary

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

  • Teaching general English language skills
  • Developing communicative skills in a particular field or occupation (correct)
  • Improving pronunciation and accent
  • Enhancing creative writing abilities

Which term refers to the language approach that aims to provide learners with narrowly defined language elements they need to function as professionals?

  • General English Language Teaching (ELT)
  • Occupation-Oriented Language Learning (OOLL)
  • English for Specific Purposes (ESP) (correct)
  • Professional English Language (PEL)

What are the absolute characteristics of ESP?

  • Rigidity, standardization, formality, and tradition
  • Flexibility, creativity, adaptability, and diversity
  • Inclusivity, generalization, simplicity, and convention
  • Specificity, goal-oriented, learner-centered, and authenticity (correct)

In ESP, what does 'register' specifically refer to?

<p>The variety of language used for a particular purpose or in a particular social setting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of ESP courses?

<p>Tailored to meet specific needs of learners in terms of vocabulary and register (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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