English for Specific Purposes A learning-centred approach

• Main Authors: Hutchinson, Tom 1930- (Author), Waters, Alan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] Cambridge University Press 1987
• Series: New directions in language teaching
• Subjects: English language > Foreign speakers > Study and teaching; Vocational education; English language > Technical English > Study and teaching; English language > Business English > Study and teaching
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: viii, 183 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Bibliography: p. 174-179.
• ISBN: 9780521318372; 0521318378

English for Specific Purposes offers the teacher a new perspective on this important field. The main concern is effective learning and how this can best be achieved in ESP courses. The authors discuss the evolution of ESP and its position today; the role of the ESP teacher; course design; syllabuses; materials; teaching methods, and evaluation procedures. It will be of interest to all teachers who are concerned with ESP. Those who are new to the field will find it a thorough, practical introduction while those with more extensive experience will find its approach both stimulating and innovative.