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      ESP SIG and TESOL ESP IS online discussion
      Submitted by Anonymous on 31 January, 2012 - 10:30

      TESOL ESP IS and IATEFL ESP SIG would like to invite ELT professionals from around the work to embark on a first joint online discussion titled English for Specific Purposes (ESP) around the world in academic and occupational contexts. In order to register and participate, please visit the TESOL Community site here. This online discussion will launch 1 February 2012. Our purpose is to look at English for Specific Purposes (ESP) from a variety of perspectives – personal and professional. We will tell our own stories as well as the stories of others we know, learn from our similarities and differences, and share resources. We will also exchange views, explore concepts, ask and answer each others’ questions and so much more. We look forward to hearing your academic and occupational ESP stories from 1 - 29 February 2012 as we create this memorable conversation about ESP together. 

      Mark Krzanowski (IATEFL ESP SIG Co-ordinator) & Kevin Knight (Chair, TESOL ESP IS (2011-2012))

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      abuduaa's picture
      abuduaa
      ESP
      Submitted on 1 February, 2012 - 21:33

      Hello, all

      First of all, thank you for choosing this vital topic for discussion. Fortunately, this is my area of specialization where I teach business English at university.

      I think the best book witten on ESP is by Tom Hutchinson and Alan Waters, titled English for Specific Purposes, A learning-centred approach.

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      abuduaa
      ESP
      Submitted on 1 February, 2012 - 21:46

       

      The most important point is that the main concern in  ESP is with the needs of particular learners. In other words need analysis is the most characteristic feature of ESP.

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      nzmirza
      Hi
      Submitted on 2 February, 2012 - 14:52

      Hi

      This is Nreen Mirza from Islamabad Pakistan, I teach at a local university and conduct customosed training programs. ESP has been my field since the last 10 years + now. I keep on learning m to know more grows. ore and my hunger.

      I feel need analysis specially Target situation analysis is the most challenging but is also at the heart of a teaching program.

      What do you think?


      Noreen

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      cathagray
      Business English
      Submitted on 2 February, 2012 - 22:28

      Hello, I'm the director of a new, small language school in Mexico. We're slowly expanding and have just gotten contracts by two different companies to teach Business English.  Both companies export food products - one vegetables from giant greenhouses and the other local honey.

      This is the first time we're doing this and I'd love any advice on texts - beginner - advanced, good websites with free business English lesson plans and/or ideas and any other things those of you with experience can share.

      One specific question I have now is how do you suggest starting out with the beginners? I have my own ideas but would love to hear suggestions.

      Thanks so much!

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      omkhaled.
      English for Medical Purposes (EMP)
      Submitted on 3 February, 2012 - 17:51

      hello!

      I'm an MA student and I'm looking for a topic concerning EMP. Could someone help me please?

      thanks in advance 

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      JASMIN MARIA
      Hi, it's very nice to meet you
      Submitted on 4 February, 2012 - 01:35

      Hi, it's very nice to meet you. I'd like to participate in this wonderful event, because I think this is a great opportunity to share with all of you.

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      Oksana1
      ESP
      Submitted on 4 February, 2012 - 16:44

      Hi

      There's another one: Developments in ESP. A muli-disciplinary approach by T. Dudley-Evans & M.J. St John.