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ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSESGod bless sa atin sa exam!
MODULE 1 TO MODULE 4
BSED 1234
MODULE 1: Understanding ESP: An Introduction
A cliché states that “In everything, there is a reason.” A significant
aspect of language instruction for you as college student is to learn English
for a given purpose or reason. You may want to acquaint yourself to
specialized vocabulary or to simply enhance your knowledge on the use of
the English language in your prospective profession. This module introduces
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the prior written permission of SLU, is strictly prohibited. 5 nature of English
for Specific Purposes, its classification, advantages, and roles of the ESP
practitioner.
UNIT I: Nature and Definition of ESP
EXPLORE
What is English for Specific Purposes?
English for specific purposes (ESP) refers to the teaching and learning of
English as a second or foreign language where the goal of the learners is to
use English in a particular domain.
In your case, it is to use English in your teaching profession. Hutchinson
and Waters (1987) described ESP in this context: ESP must be seen as an
approach, not as a product.
❖ ESP is an approach to language learning that is based on the need of the
learner.
o The foundation of all ESP is the simple question: Why does the
learner need to learn a foreign language?
❖ ESP is an approach to language teaching in which all decisions as to
content and method are based on the learner’s reason for learning.
❖ ESP is not fundamentally different in terms of linguistic usage but differs
rather in terms of particular modes of language that are common in
specific settings such as in science, in business, in the academe, in
economics, in the legal world, etc.
❖ ESP is an approach that involves a well-designed and researched
, curriculum and pedagogy that should prepare students, in the most
efficient way possible, for the content and tasks which they will be
exposed to.
❖ ESP is an approach not a product. It is not a particular kind of
language or methodology, nor does it consist of a particular
type of teaching material.
According to Dudley-Evans and St. John (1998),
❖ the emphasis of ESP is on practical outcomes; that is, the use of the
language in the learner’s domain.
, ❖ the main concerns of ESP are needs analysis, text analysis, and
preparing learners to communicate effectively in the tasks prescribed
by their study or work situation.
According to Dudley-Evans (2001), ESP has the following characteristics:
ABSOLUTE CHARACTERISTICS: (specific to ESP)
❖ ESP is designed to meet specific needs of the learner.
❖ ESP makes use of the underlying methodology and activities of the
discipline it serves.
❖ ESP is centered on the language (grammar, lexis, register), skills,
discourse and genres appropriate to these activities.
VARIABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (can be designed for a specific group)
❖ ESP may be related to or designed for specific disciplines.
❖ ESP may use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology
from that of general English.
❖ ESP is likely to be designed for adult learners, either at a tertiary level
institution or in a professional work situation. It could, however, be used
for learners at secondary school level.
❖ ESP is generally designed for intermediate or advanced students. Most
ESP courses assume basic knowledge of the language system, but it can
be used with beginners.
According to Basturkmen (2006),
❖ ESP courses are narrower in focus than general ELT courses because
they centre on analysis of learners’ needs.
❖ ESP views learners in terms of their work or study roles and that ESP
courses focus on work-or study-related needs, not personal needs or
general interests. In other words, in ESP, authentic language use may
be contextual, not generic (true to all).
Through the explications above, what then does the term “specific” in ESP
refer to?
The term “specific” in ESP refers to your specific purpose for learning
English. You are to approach the study of English through a field relevant to
you. This means you will be able to use what you have learned in the ESP
classroom right away in your studies and in your work. Furthermore, the ESP
approach will enable you to use the English you know to learn even more
English because your interest in your field will motivate you to interact with
other speakers.
ESP course has become increasingly important as there has been an
increase in vocational training and learning throughout the world. With the
spread of globalization has come the increasing use of English as the
language of international communication. More and more people are using
, English in a growing number of occupational contexts. Students nowadays
are starting to learn and therefore master general English at a younger age,
and so move on to ESP at an earlier age. ESP course is advantageous.
Being focused on the learner’s need, it wastes no time.
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