ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP) APPROACH TO LANGUAGE TEACHING
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ESP, ELT, syllabus design, needs analysis, methodology, teaching materialsAbstract
This article provides a general overview of English for Specific Purposes and examines the principles of ESP course design within the framework of English Language Teaching. The study analyzes the theoretical foundations of ESP, including its definition, objectives, and role as a learner-centered approach to language teaching. Furthermore, the article discusses important aspects of ESP instruction such as syllabus design, teaching materials, methodology, needs analysis, and evaluation processes. Special attention is given to the differences between ESP and General English instruction, the role of teachers, and the importance of adapting teaching methods to learners’ professional and academic needs. The article concludes that effective ESP instruction requires careful curriculum planning, appropriate teaching strategies, and continuous professional development of instructors.
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