Core Concepts in English for Specific Purposes

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Needs analysis; 3. Specialized English; 4. Concluding comments; References.

Summary

This Element examines the foundational building blocks of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching. Two core concepts – teaching addresses learners' language needs and targets specialized English. It scrutinizes the concepts, examines the ideas behind them, identifies potential issues in their application and attempts to forge new links.

Foreword

Teaching contexts vary but needs analysis and specialized English unify the field of English for Specific Purposes.

Product details

• Authors: Helen Basturkmen, Helen (University of Auckland) Basturkmen, Basturkmen Helen
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2025
• EAN: 9781009376716
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0937671-6
• No. of pages: 62
• Series: Elements in Language Teaching
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Language learning: specific skills, ELT: English for specific purposes, ELT: teaching theory & methods, Language learning for specific purposes, ELT: specific skills