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English for Specific Purposes
Differences
Aims
ESP – the objective is to meet the needs of particular learners
GE – to improve overall English competence involving a range of skills (reading,
writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, etc.)
Differences
Traditionally
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Occupational Purposes (EOP)
Carter (1983) suggests three types,
English as a Restricted Language
English for Academic and Occupational Purposes (EAOP)
English with Specific Topics (EST)
English as a Restricted Language
According to Carter (1983), EST is different from other types of ESP regarding
The focus changes from purpose to topic,
focus is on the compromise with the learners’ probable future English needs (an inherent
part of ESP lessons or programs with stress on situational language).
Ex: science students needing English for postgraduate reading studies, taking places in
conferences or when they are employed in foreign institutions.
The interpretation of results from needs analysis of authentic language (utilized
in target workplace environments) is what determines this situational language.