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Chapter 6
“Helen Basturkmen”
Combining Language
Descriptions
Arezoo Rashidnia
Review
Language Uses in ESP
Speech act
Which are communicative acts that convey an intended
language function.
include functions such as requests, apologies, suggestions,
commands, offers, and appropriate responses to those acts
Genre
A class of language use and communication that happens in
particular communities.
Social interaction
Means speakers and writers lubricate their discourse and
make their language use appropriate.
Combining Language Descriptions
Examples:
The verb in thesis sentence is important. The tense informs the reader if
the article is about something which has already been developed, is
presently being developed or will be developed in the future.
Speaking-skills-focused course
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Speech-act-based language description
TABLE OF UNITS
Topic Skills Focus Language Help
1 Countries Preparing presentation Asking questions
2 Defense Generating ideas Agreeing & disagreeing
3 The media Giving an overview Asking for clarification (could
you explain what you mean…)
FIG. 2. Language help overview. From Speaking Student’s Book by M. Rignall and C. Furneaux
Focus on:
• Participating in discussions