Teaching English for Specific Purposes. ELT Development Series

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Title: Teaching English for Specific Purposes. ELT Development Series
Language: English
Authors: Viana, Vander, Bocorny, Ana, Sarmento, Simone
Source: TESOL Press. 2018.
Availability: TESOL Press. Available from: TESOL International Association. 1925 Ballenger Avenue Suite 550, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 888-547-3369; Tel: 703-836-0774; Fax: 703-836-7864; Fax: 703-836-6447; e-mail: info@tesol.org; Web site: http://www.tesol.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 62
Publication Date: 2018
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Book
Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, English for Special Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Student Role, Instructional Materials, Teacher Role, Language Teachers, Needs Assessment, Vocabulary Development, Computational Linguistics, English (Second Language)
ISBN: 978-1-942799-91-7
Abstract: How does English for specific purposes [ESP] differ from English for general purposes? Explore the key features of ESP and the important role of students in this type of language learning. Learn the different types of ESP, various materials that can be incorporated into a course, and the roles of teachers and students. Read about four key topics within ESP: needs analysis, genre, specialized vocabulary, and corpus linguistics. The authors provide questions to guide reflection on the applicability of the concepts reviewed to see how it fits into your classroom.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Access URL: https://bookstore.tesol.org/
Accession Number: ED593633
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:How does English for specific purposes [ESP] differ from English for general purposes? Explore the key features of ESP and the important role of students in this type of language learning. Learn the different types of ESP, various materials that can be incorporated into a course, and the roles of teachers and students. Read about four key topics within ESP: needs analysis, genre, specialized vocabulary, and corpus linguistics. The authors provide questions to guide reflection on the applicability of the concepts reviewed to see how it fits into your classroom.
ISBN:978-1-942799-91-7