ESP
(English for Specific Purposes)
Working Adult
Spesific diciplines
Designed for intermediate and advanced adults
The course determined by the professional needs
Characteristic of ESP
according to Carver (1983)
Authentic material
Purpose-related orientation
Self_Direction
Characteristic
Absolute
Determined by the professional needs
Use of underlying methodology
and activities of the discipline
Centered on the language appropriate to these activities
in terms of grammar, lexis, register, study skills, and discourse.
Variable
May be related to or designed for specific disciplines
May use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of General English
Likely to be assigned for adult learners
Generally designed for intermediate or advanced learners