Exploring english for specific purposes
Abstract
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is an approach to English teaching that focuses on developing communicative competence in a specific discipline, occupation or activity; in other words, ESP involves language needed for specific learners. This article presents an overview of ESP; it first presents different definitions and general aspects about the topic, and then particular characteristics and materials are examined
Keywords: ESP (English for Specific Purposes), learners' needs, specialized English
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