ESP BA in ELT

A course in ESP is designed to…

• Teach the basics of English

• Satisfy the specific needs of students

• Learn about different disciplines at the same time

Who are ESP courses typically designed for?

• Beginners looking to improve grammar.

• Students focused on improving casual conversation skills.

• Adult students with professional needs, often at an intermediate or advanced level.

What is a significant difference between ESP students and EGP students?

• ESP students often have a strong motivation related to their profession or academic needs.

• ESP students always have a lower level of English than EGP students.

• EGP students are more likely to have specialized knowledge in a field.

The restricted language focuses on:

• The common language of a discipline, requiring students to learn specific terminology.

• Helping students study better in a second language.

• Teaching all language skills in an integrated manner, without particular lexicon.

Which of the following is NOT a common role of an ESP teacher?

• Course designer

• Legal advisor

• Evaluator

What does ESP mean?

• English for Special Purpose

• English for Specific Purposes

• English for Specialized Professions

Select 2 differences between ESP and EGP (2 answers)

• ESP focuses on language in context rather than teaching grammar and structure

• EGP covers general language skills

• ESP teaches with movies and videos

What is the purpose of needs analysis in ESP course design? (2 answers)

• To determine the best textbooks for the course.
• To evaluate the teaching staff's qualifications.
• To identify specific language skills and knowledge required by learners in their professional or academic contexts.

What are the main roles of an ESP teacher? (2 answers)

• Good grades provider

• Designer

• Researcher

What kind of materials are used in ESP?

• Existing materials

• Adapted materials

• All of the above