Engish for specific purposes

Name :- Dodiya Asha BSemester :- 3Class:- M.A part 2Paper name :-English language learing Paper no :- 12Topic :- Engish for specific purposes Roll no :-10Email id :- ashadodiya15@gmail.comSubmitted to :- SMT S.B.Gardi Department of English MKBU

Introduction English for specific purposes (ESP) has for about 30 years been a separate branch of English language teaching. English has became the internationally accepted language of almost all the fields of knowledge.ESP is one of these specific courses. from early 1960's ,ESP has emerged as one of major areas of EFL teaching today.

Aspect of ESP Production :

1. Teaching

2. Materials

3. Text analysis

Meaning of ESP Dictionary meaning of ESP:" The supposed ability to perceive to events and information by means other than the physical sense" Hutchinson and waters says.......... " ESP is an approach rather than a product“ " ESP is an approach to teaching“ " ESP is an attitude of mind"

Definition of ESP ESP is a term that refers to teaching or studying English for a particular career or for business in general. ESP not to be confused with specialized English is a sphere of teaching English language including business English ,Technical English ,Scientific English ,English for Art purposes, etc.

The role of English in a language course of programme of instruction in which the content aims of the course of the course are fixed by the specific needs of a particular group of learners.

Characteristic of English for specific purposes( ESP)

ESP is Defined in the term of its absolute and variable characteristic by Tony Dudley Evens.

Absolute characteristic :-

Meets specific needs of learners .

It Makes use of underlying Methodology and activities of the discipline it serves.

ESP is centred on the language appropriate to these activities in terms of grammar, study skill ,discourse and genre.

Variable characteristics May be related to or designed for specific disciplines.

ESP May use in particular situation , different Methodologies from general English .

ESP is likely to be designed for intermediate and advanced students.

ClassificationAs with most branches of TESOL and applied linguistics ,ESP if often divided up into various categories with mysterious acronyms.Two categories in ESP:- 1) English for Academic purposes (ESP) 2). English for occupational purposes ( EOP)

Research Beyond Needs Analysis:-Target Situation analysis Learning situation analysis Present situation analysis Means analysis The Three features common to ESPAuthentic materials Purpose related orientation Self direction

Principles of English for specific purpose

Authenticity Research base Learning needs Learning methodology.Some of the qualities of ESP as one of the ELT branchesESP has specific needsESP has content related materials ESP is cantered on particular language function.

Conclusion English for specific purposes as an approach is based on the learner's needs ,and his expectations behind learning language . To make it clear ,we will just mention the guiding principle of ESP , which is " tell me what you need English for , and I will tell you the English that you need."