Evolution of ESP

Evolution of ESP

1. Started with

   • Science and Technology
   • English as
     • International Language
   • Develop
     • Certain Language skills
       • From academic study
       • Work experience
   • Original materials
     • Spoken interaction
     • Centered on appropriate language
       • in terms of
         • Grammar
         • lexis
         • syntax
         • study skills
         • Discourse
         • Genre
   • Commercial correspondence courses
     • Business communication

2. Types According to David Carter (1983)

   • English as a restricted Language
     • Used for specific context
       • It is not effective to communicate outside the context
         • Example: a pilot
   • English for Academic and Occupational Purposes
     • EAP
       • Example: medical studies
     • EOP
       • Example:English for Technicians
   • English with specific topics
     • With anticipated future English needs
       • English for postgraduate studies
         • or
           • Attending conferences

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