How does English for specific purposes (ESP) differ from English for general purposes? Explore the key features of ESP and the important role of students in this type of language learning. Learn the different types of ESP, various materials that can be incorporated into a course, and the roles of teachers and students. Read about four key topics within ESP: needs analysis, genre, specialized vocabulary, and corpus linguistics. The authors provide questions to guide reflection on the applicability of the concepts reviewed to see how it fits into your classroom.

About the Author

Dr. Vander Viana is a Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics and the Program Director of the PhD in TESOL Research at the University of Stirling (UK). He has extensive experience in TESOL from both theoretical and practical perspectives. His main research interests lie in corpus linguistics, academic discourse, and foreign language teaching/learning. Dr. Ana Bocorny is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) • Brazil. She is the coordinator of the programme Languages without Borders (LwB) at UFRGS. Ana Bocorny’s research interests lie in applied linguistics, English for specific purposes, and corpus linguistics. Dr. Simone Sarmento is a Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) • Brazil. She holds a Master’s in Applied Linguistics from Lancaster University/UK and a PhD in Linguistics from UFRGS/Brazil. Her main research interests lie in the areas of language lolicies, corpus linguistics and teacher education. Thomas S.C. Farrell, PhD, is a professor at Brock University, Canada. His professional interests include reflective practice and second language teacher education and development. He has published widely in these areas. His work can be found at www.reflectiveinquiry.ca.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

WRAP Ltd
Unit 4, 119 Loverock Rd, Reading, RG30 1DZ, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

TBA

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	14 to 21 business days	14 to 21 business days
First item	US$ 20.81	US$ 20.81

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.