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ENGLISH
for
SPECIFIC
PURPOSES
Palawan State University
English
is an Art
that Binds
the World.
What is ESP?
Why ESP?
Particulars are not to be examined till
the whole had been surveyed.
Dr. Samuel Johnson
ENGLISH
2. A Revolution in
Linguistics
Meanwhile
Influential new ideas began to merge in the study of language.
Traditional
Grammar- Aim of Linguistics
However the new studies shifted attention away from the formal
features of language usage to discovering the ways which language
is actually used in real communication (Widdowson, 1978).
One finding of this research was the language we speak and write
varies considerably, and in a number of ways from one context to
another.
e.g.
In a Nutshell
The growth of ESP was brought about by the
combination of 3 factors:
1. The expansion of demand to suit particular
needs
2. Development in the field of linguistics
3. Educational Psychology
All three factors seemed to point toward the need
for increased specialization in language learning.
Lets Ponder
1. Why was ESP introduced in your country or teaching
institution?
What Kind of ESP are taught?
2. 'Tell me what you need English for and I will tell you
the English that you need'. How justifiable do you think
this claim is for ESP?
3. The clear relevance of the English course to their
needs would improve the learner's motivation and
thereby making learning better and faster'
a.) Give ways in which relevance can be achieved.
b.) In what ways can motivation affect learning
language.
ESP
English for Specific Purposes is a learner
approach to learning English as an extra
language.
It concentrates on expanding talkative capability
in particular discipline.
ESP courses like technical writing, communication
of business, and academic presentation skills aim
to teach learners on a particular genre or to use
English in a particular discipline or a particular
talkative context.
ESP
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is an area of
teaching English Language with English for
tourism, English for Art function, English for
medical areas, English for technology, English for
business purposes etc.
In colleges, teachers teach learners English as a
second language. But in place of learning English
as a second language, the learners have another
choice that is to learn English for specific
purposes. It is a workable choice for every learner.
ESP Definitions
1. According to International Teacher Training
Organization. (2005)
English for specific Purposes is a term that refers to
teaching or studying English for a
particular career (like law, medicine) or for business
in general.
There is a special motive for which English is taught.
2. ESP is an approach to language teaching in which
all decisions as to content and method is based on
the learners reason for learning (Hutchinson &
Waters, 1987, p.19).
ESP Definitions
English for Specific Purposes is necessary to
promote in every field. Through learning and
teaching, ESP can be promoted. Everyone can learn
ESP through teaching. At University level, academic
English programs should be offer to learners
manifold disclosure to words in significant context
with several information given about every word.
The information should be connected to learners
experience and former knowledge that the learners
can take part in their learning procedure.
AIM
The main purpose of English for
Specific Purposes is to prepare learners to
learn and understand their own area
materials in English without any trouble.