What is English for Specific Purposes?

• Teaching and learning English for academic purposes.

• Teaching and learning English for vocational purposes.

• Teaching and learning English for a very specific goal.

• Teaching and learning English for professional goal.

Peter Strevens (1998) said that ESP is needed because .....

• the need to speak English in an international trade is urgent.

• learners need to learn specific knowledge in English.

• general English is not sufficient for learners.

• it contributes to the development of a community.

When did ESP arise?

• In the early 1960s

• In the early 1970s

• In the early 1980s

• In the early 1990s

Below are the characteristics of ESP, except...

• designed to meet specific needs of the learners.

• the content is related to particular disciplines, occupations, and activities.

• focuses on specific syntax, lexis, and discourse.

• emphasizes on four language skills.

Which of the following program does not belong to ESP?

• English for Hospitality

• English for Business

• English for Children

• English for Tourism