ESP

What's the meaning of ESP?

• Education for Specific Purposes

• English for Specific Professions

• Education for Specific Practices

• English for Specific Purposes

• Education for a Special Purpose

What is ESP?

• A product to language teaching in which the content is based on the learners' needs.

• A matter of teaching 'specialised varieties' of English based on the learners' needs.

• An approach to language teaching in which all decisions (content-methods) are based on the learners' needs.

• A matter of teahing science words and grammar for scientists and other professionals.

Who can be an ESP learner?

• Learners with low-level of English

• Learners with high-level of English

• Learners who want to be better prepared for their jobs

• Whoever wants to learn academic or vocational English

Which are the key characteristics an ESP teacher should have?

• Honesty/Openess, Preparation and Confidence

• Preparation, Curiosity and Determination

• Wisdom, Determination and Confidence

What's the first step to take when planning an ESP course?

• Set up your main objectives

• Prepare the final outcome

• Conduct a needs analysis

What should I take into account to plan ESP lessons?

• The context

• Methods and approaches

• Specific ESP register and genres

• Professional communication skills

• All options are correct

How can I teach professional communication skills? Choose the odd one out.

• By reading dialogues.

• By creating a learning atmosphere.

• By identifying and reinforcing relevant communication aspects.

• By providing meaningful models of good practice.

What should I look for when choosing an ESP coursebook? Choose the odd one out.

• Teacher 's book.

• Beautiful images.

• Credibility.

• Fulfilment of learner’s needs.