Distinguishing features of ESP

1. It develops its own methodology

2. Openness to insight of other disciplines (It draws research from other
disciplines like applied linguistics, Syllabus designing etc.)

CHARACTERISTICS OF ESP
1. Emphasis on practical outcomes
2. Needs based
3. Use of appropriate and authentic tasks and material
4. Theoretical matters are less discussed. It lacks an underlying theory
5. Prepare learners to communicate efficiently
6. Learner’s restricted syllabus

Definition of ESP
The area if inquiry and practice in the development of language programs for the
people who need a language to meet a predictable range of communicative needs.

ESP
1. An approach to meet needs of the learners.
2. It is broader than CBI
CBI (Context Based Learning)
1. It is an approach to syllabus designing.
2. It is often employed in ESP courses.