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What is ESP?

Ricky Eka Sanjaya

 Content
1 Introduction 4 Types of ESP Courses

2 The Brief History of ESP 5 Benefits of ESP Courses

3 The Importance of ESP 6 Conclusion

Introduction
How is English for Specific
Purposes (ESP) different from
English as a Second Language
(ESL), also known as general
English?
The most important difference lies in the learners and
their purposes for learning English. ESP students are
usually adults who already have some acquaintance
with English and are learning the language in order to
communicate a set of professional skills and to
perform particular job-related functions. An ESP
program is therefore built on an assessment of
purposes and needs and the functions for which
English is required.
ESP concentrates more on language in context than
on teaching grammar and language structures. It
covers subjects varying from accounting or computer
science to tourism and business management. The
ESP focal point is that English is not taught as a
subject separated from the students' real world (or
wishes); instead, it is integrated into a subject matter
area important to the learners.
The Brief History
of ESP
The origins of ESP can be traced back to
the early 1960s when the need for
English language instruction in specific
fields began to emerge. At that time,
there was a growing demand for English
language instruction in fields such as
business, medicine, engineering, and
technology, as English became the
international language of
communication in these industries.
As a result, ESP courses were developed
to meet the specific language needs of
learners in these fields. The first ESP
course was developed in 1962 by John
Munby, a British linguist, who created a
course specifically for engineers. This
course became the model for future ESP
courses and led to the development of
other specialized courses in fields such
as medicine, law, and aviation.
3 The Importance of ESP
ESP courses are important for a number of
reasons. Firstly, they provide learners with
the language skills needed to succeed in
their chosen field of study or profession. For
example, medical professionals need to be
able to communicate effectively with their
colleagues and patients, and they need to be
able to understand medical terminology. An
ESP course in medicine would provide them
with the specialized language skills needed
to do this.
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Secondly, ESP courses help learners to

become more confident and proficient users
of English. When learners are able to
communicate effectively in English in their
chosen field, they are better able to succeed
in their studies or career. This can lead to
greater job opportunities and career
advancement.
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Thirdly, ESP courses are important for

universities and employers. Universities
want to ensure that their students are able
to communicate effectively in their chosen
field, and employers want to hire individuals
who have the language skills needed to
succeed in their jobs.
 English for Academic Purposes

English for Business and Commerce

Types of ESP Courses
There are a number of different types of English for Specific Professions
ESP courses, depending on the needs of
the learners. Some common types of
ESP courses include: English for Tourism and Hospitality

English for Science and Technology

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 English for
Academic Purposes EAP courses are designed for
students who plan to study
at an English-speaking
university or college. These
courses focus on the
language skills needed to
succeed in academic
settings, such as writing
essays and research papers,
participating in classroom
discussions, and giving
presentations.

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English for
Business and Commerce Business English courses are
designed for individuals who
work in business or
commerce. These courses
focus on the language skills
needed to communicate
effectively in a business
setting, such as writing
emails, making
presentations, negotiating,
and socializing with
colleagues.

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 English for ESP courses for specific
Specific Professions professions are designed for
individuals who work in a
particular field or
industry, such as medicine,
law, engineering, or
aviation. These courses
focus on the language skills
needed to communicate
effectively in that field,
such as using technical
terminology, communicating
with colleagues and clients,
and writing reports.

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 English for Tourism and hospitality
Tourism and Hospitality courses are designed for
individuals who work in the
tourism and hospitality
industry, such as hotel
staff, tour guides, and
travel agents. These courses
focus on the language skills
needed to communicate with
tourists, such as giving
directions, answering
questions about tourist
attractions, and making
reservations.

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 English for
ESP courses for science and
Science and Technology technology are designed for
individuals who work in
fields such as engineering,
computer science, and
biotechnology. These courses
focus on the language skills
needed to communicate
effectively in these fields,
such as using technical
terminology, reading and
writing technical documents,
and giving presentations.

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 Improved language skills

BENEFITS OF
ESP COURSES Increased job opportunities

Enhanced academic success

Better communication
Improved language skills

ESP courses are designed to provide

learners with the specific language skills
needed to communicate effectively in
their chosen field. This can help learners
to become more confident and proficient
users of English.
Increased job opportunities

By developing specialized language skills,

learners can become more attractive to
employers in their chosen field. This can
lead to greater job opportunities and
career advancement.
Enhanced academic success

For students planning to study at an

English-speaking university or college, an
EAP course can help them to succeed
academically by providing them with the
language skills needed to write essays,
participate in classroom discussions, and
give presentations.
Better communication

By improving their English language skills,

learners can become better
communicators in their chosen field. This
can lead to more effective collaboration
with colleagues and clients, and can help
to avoid misunderstandings and mistakes.
 Conclusion

English for Specific Purposes is an important area of language

instruction that provides learners with the language skills needed
to succeed in a particular field of study or profession. ESP courses
are tailored to meet the specific language needs of learners in
different fields, and are taught by teachers with expertise in those
fields. By developing specialized language skills, learners can
become more confident and proficient users of English, and can
open up new job opportunities and career advancement.
 Key Words
English for Specific Purposes:
1 A specialized form of English language instruction that focuses on teaching students how to use
English in a specific field of study or professional context.

General English:
2 A type of English language instruction designed to provide students with a broad foundation of
English language skills.

ESP Courses:
Courses designed for learners who have a specific goal in mind, such as studying at a university,
3 pursuing a career in a particular field, or communicating with colleagues and clients in a
professional setting.
 Specialized Vocabulary:
4 Specialized language related to a specific field or industry.

John Munby:
5 A British linguist who developed the first ESP course in 1962 for engineers, which became the
model for future ESP courses.

EAP:
6 English for Academic Purposes, a type of ESP course designed for students who plan to study at an
English-speaking university or college.
 Business English:
7 A type of ESP course designed for individuals who work in business or commerce.

ESP courses for specific professions:

8 A type of ESP course designed for individuals who work in a particular field or industry, such as
medicine, law, engineering, or aviation.

Tourism and hospitality courses:

9 A type of ESP course designed for individuals who work in the tourism and hospitality industry.
 ESP courses for science and technology:
10 A type of ESP course designed for individuals who work in fields such as engineering, computer
science, and biotechnology.

Improved language skills:

11 A benefit of taking an ESP course, where learners can become more confident and proficient users
of English.

Increased job opportunities:

12 A benefit of taking an ESP course, where learners can become more attractive to employers in their
chosen field.
 Enhanced academic success:
13 A benefit of taking an EAP course, where students can succeed academically by developing the
language skills needed to write essays, participate in classroom discussions, and give presentations.

Better communication:
A benefit of improving English language skills, where learners can become better communicators in
14 their chosen field, leading to more effective collaboration with colleagues and clients, and avoiding
misunderstandings and mistakes.
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