TCH3243 Topic 1

What does ESP stand for?

• English for Specific Purposes

• Effective Speech Production

• Everyday Speaking Practice

• Educational Study Program

What is the main difference between ESP and EFL?

• ESP students are adults with professional goals, EFL students are children learning English

• ESP focuses on reading and writing, EFL focuses on listening and speaking

• ESP is only taught in English-speaking countries, EFL is taught worldwide

• ESP students have no prior knowledge of English, EFL students are already familiar with the language

What is the purpose of ESP?

• To meet specific needs of the learners

• To improve general language skills

• To teach basic English grammar

• To focus on literature and poetry

When did the ESP teaching movement emerge?

• Late 1990s

• Early 1980s

• Early 1960s

• Mid 2000s

What are the underlying methodology and activities of ESP based on?

• General language teaching principles

• Student preferences

• Historical events

• The discipline it serves

What does the 'specific' in ESP refer to?

• The specific purpose for learning

• The specific language used

• The specific teacher-student relationship

• The specific country of origin

Which skills are stressed equally in EFL?

• Grammar and vocabulary

• Listening, reading, speaking, and writing

• Reading and writing only

• Speaking and listening only

What is the role of the teacher in the ESP classroom?

• Monitor attendance, enforce discipline, create lesson plans, administer exams

• Organize programs, set goals, establish a positive learning environment, evaluate progress

• Teach grammar rules, correct pronunciation, assign homework, conduct tests

• Provide textbooks, give lectures, assign essays, grade assignments

What is the history behind the growth of ESP?

• Industrial revolution, colonization, globalization, technological advancements

• Cold war, space race, digital age, globalization

• Renaissance, Enlightenment, Industrial revolution, World wars

• Second world war, growth of science and technology, increased use of English in science and business

What is the focus of ESP programs?

• Subject matter knowledge and relevant skills

• Math and science concepts

• Basic language skills and general knowledge

• Cultural studies and literature