English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
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ESP (English for Specific Purposes): An approach to language teaching that focuses on the specific language needs and goals of learners in particular professional fields or domains.
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Needs Analysis: The process of identifying and assessing the language needs, goals, and specific communicative tasks of learners in a particular professional context.
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Domain-specific language: The specialized vocabulary, terminology, and discourse patterns that are specific to a particular professional field or domain.
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Authentic Materials: Materials such as texts, reports, case studies, and audiovisual resources that reflect the real language use and contexts of the target professional field.
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Discourse Analysis: The analysis of how language is used in specific contexts, including the study of genres, text structures, and communicative conventions in professional settings.
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Syllabus Design: The process of designing a curriculum or course plan that aligns with the specific language needs and goals of learners in a particular professional field.
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Content-based Instruction: An approach to language teaching that integrates language learning with subject matter content from the learners' professional field.
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Genre-based Approach: An approach to language teaching that focuses on teaching specific genres or types of texts commonly used in the target professional field, such as emails, reports, or presentations.
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Task-based Learning: An instructional approach that emphasizes learning through the completion of real-life tasks or projects relevant to the learners' professional context.
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Authentic Assessment: Assessment methods that reflect real-world tasks and measure learners' ability to perform language tasks in their professional field.
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Specific Purpose: The particular goal or function for which language is being learned in a professional context, such as giving presentations, negotiating contracts, or writing research papers.
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ESP Teacher: A language teacher who specializes in teaching English for Specific Purposes and possesses knowledge of the target professional field, relevant vocabulary, and industry-specific language skills.