Partial 1° MEI

English for specific purposes (ESP) is a subset of English as second language or foreign language refers to teaching English to vocational and adult learners or people already in employment, with reference to the particular vocabulary and skills they need.

• True

• False

ESP is an approach to language teaching in which all decisions as to content and method are based on the learner's reason for learning

• True

• False

This is not an ABSOLUTE CHARACTERISTIC of ESP

• It's defined to meet specific needs of the learners

• Makes use of underlying methodology and activities of the discipline it serves

• May use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of General English

This is not an ABSOLUTE CHARACTERISTIC of ESP

• It's centred on the language appropriate to these activities in terms of grammar, lexis, register, study skills, discourse and genre.

• Makes use of underlying methodology and activities of the discipline it serves

• May be related to or designed for specific disciplines

This is not an VARIABLE CHARACTERISTIC of ESP

• May use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of General English

• Makes use of underlying methodology and activities of the discipline it serves

• May be related to or designed for specific disciplines

This is not an VARIABLE CHARACTERISTIC of ESP

• May use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of General English

• It's defined to meet specific needs of the learners

• It's likely to be designed for adult learners, in a professional work situation.

David Carter (1983) identifies three types of ESP

• True

• False

WHAT IS EAP?

• Refers to the language and associated practices that people need in order to undertake study or work in English education.

• A program

• (EAP) is a free and confidential counselling service offered by employers to their employees to support their well-being in the workplace and in their personal lives.

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.

• TRUE

• FALSE

English with Specific Topics is uniquely concerned with anticipated future English needs, for example, scientists requiring English for postgraduate reading Studies, attending conferences or working in foreign institutions.

• TRUE

• FALSE