Def i ni ti on Purpose

ESP (English for Specific Purposes) is a

Focus on Specific Needs
learner centered approach to english
Develop Relevant Skills
language teaching that focuses on
Bridge the Communication Gap
meeting the specific needs of students.

ESP De fin tion

B y G ro up1 B enef i ts
r ta nce
Impo 1. Better communication skills in certain situations or contexts
2. Increased understanding of specific terms, vocabulary and concepts in
Confidence Booster certain fields,
3. Better writing skills for specific purposes
Deeper Targeted Skills 4. Ability to read and understand texts related to the specialty, including

Understanding Increased Efficiency

journal articles, technical guides, or product specifications.
5. Improved listening and speaking skills in contexts that suit specific
Opens Doors needs
01 Definition 03 types
ESP (English for Specific EAP (ENGLISH FOR OCCUPATIONAL
PURPOSES) : to improve language
Purposes) is a learner-
proficiency to survive and function
centered approach to English better in a higher academic setting.
language teaching that focuses EAP (ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
on meeting the specific needs of PURPOSES) : to develop English in
students.
esp preparation for work or job.

definition
by
CHARACTERISTICS
group 2 EXAMPLES
02 04 OF AREAS
1. Designed to meet specified needs of
the learner.
2. Related in content (in its themes and
topics) to particular disciplines, 1. English for Executive & Secretary
occupations and activities. 2. English for Automobile Industry
3. Centered on the language 3. English for Software Engineering
appropriate to those activities in 4. English for Aviation
syntax, lexis, discourse, semantics,
5. English for Medical
and discourse analysis.
4. In contrast with General English. 6. English for Tourism
7. English for Banking and Finance