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Classification of Esp

This document discusses classifications of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It identifies two main ways ESP can be classified: 1) based on where learners require it, such as for academic study or work situations, and 2) by professional area, such as English for academic purposes (EAP) or English for occupational purposes (EOP). ESP focuses on the specific language needs of learners based on their profession or field of study. It aims to teach the appropriate vocabulary, language functions, and skills required for their work or academic requirements.

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Classification of Esp

This document discusses classifications of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). It identifies two main ways ESP can be classified: 1) based on where learners require it, such as for academic study or work situations, and 2) by professional area, such as English for academic purposes (EAP) or English for occupational purposes (EOP). ESP focuses on the specific language needs of learners based on their profession or field of study. It aims to teach the appropriate vocabulary, language functions, and skills required for their work or academic requirements.

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CLASSIFICATION

OF ESP

GROUP 2
OVERVIEW

Similarities Differences

Depends on learners’ Varies in themes,


interest and their topics and target
requirement groups
2 WAYS

Basis where
By professional area
learners require it

- Academic study - English for academic


- In work situation purpose
- English for
occupational purpose
The basis where
it is required
EOP EAP
Taught to learners using Taught in academic institutions
language in vocational for students to require English
field/profession in studies

Ex: Reporters, Journalists, Ex: integrated or independent


Technicians
CLASSIFICATION OF ESP

—A creative teacher
BY PROFESSIONALISM
ESP is an approach
to language teaching

an approach to language learning based on learner’s need

concerns what people do with the language and the range of


knowledge and abilities that enable them to do it
(Hutchinson & Waters, 1981)
Disadvantage (F1.2):
Sometimes cause problems because these demarcations
often lack both, the significant features of various types of ESP
teaching and the degree of class between common core EAP or
EBP and General English.

Ex: the special vocabulary or semi-technical English taught in


English for General Academic course can also be taught as factual
descriptions in general English.
ANOTHER CLASSIFICATION
OF ESP
Qualities

- ESP has specific needs.


- ESP has content related materials.
- ESP is centered on particular language
function, skills; English components or activities.
- ESP is learner-centered.
- ESP is perceived as relevant by the learners

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