Learning English for specific purpose (ESP) is an approach to teaching English designed according to student needs, with the aim that students are able to master English in the field they are working on, the English material being studied is material designed based on the results of an analysis of student needs. with the aim of students being able to communicate properly and correctly in speaking English in oral and written form, being able to read literature, being able to obtain the competencies they wanted to achieve in the learning process. ESP goals ESP-English for specific purposes has emerged as a significant field in Applied Linguistics. This is mostly related to the needs of students for specific academic or occupational fields. Limited word and expression skills, the goal of language learning is an area that should be considered in ESP. Characteristic of ESP Some ESP experts provide various and varied characteristics and features of ESP in learning English. (Strevens, 1988) in Kristen Gatehouse, Key Issues in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Curriculum Development says that there are four main characteristics of ESP as an approach to learning English, namely a) ESP is designed to meet the needs of learners, b) the substance and content of ESP associated with themes and topics in certain fields of science, certain types of work or activities, c) centering on the form of language appropriate to activities and fields of knowledge or work such as syntax, lexical, discourse, semantics, and so on d) ESP is different from General English. 2. ENGLISH PROBLEM AND SOLUTIONS All people have the same chances to master language, in this case English, because English is the international way of communication─ or an international language used by most countries in the world. Therefore, people need the language in order to make a great occasion in getting job and passing test. Unconscious thinking will suggest someone to do something based on the perception of something. If the learners consider that something is difficult to do, in this case English, so they will like what they thing. To solve the problems which are related with psychological aspect, you should try to have many motivations and spirit. Not only that, you have to know who you are by knowing your personal characteristic and your potency. Over and over, there are many motivations in learning English. Based on the origin of the motivation, there are intrinsic and extrinsic. The purpose of motivation is divided into two components: integrative and instrumental motivation. In conclusion, you can learn English more effectively through three steps by identifying the problems inquiry, the cause’s analysis, and the problem solving in order to reach the language acquisition. The first step of this process, you can make a list which contains your problems. In this step, it is essential part because it will determine what your causes of getting those problems are. After that, we can analyze all causes that make you become in trouble in learning. Furthermore, you can find the solution after knowing your problems and your causes. To make learning English more effectively, you have to make it become your habit. a. HOW TO LEARN ENGLISH EFFECTIVE AND EASSY Speaking English Speak as often and as much as possible! This is the best way to learn English! There is nothing better than conversation to help you improve. Whereas, you can practise reading, writing, and listening on your own, it’s obviously better to speak English with someone. The best way to do this is to be in an English speaking environment. Take an English course in an English language school, or better still, learn English in an English-speaking country. Listening to English Learn to ’shadow’ using a DVD or CD, listen and repeat what you hear said. It’s important to remember that a native English speaker is not going to repeat something 10 times for you to understand, so as a long term goal, you must focus on learning to get your listening right first time. Reading English Reading English is something you can do to help you learn on your own, outside of the classroom. Have a dictionary with you (English/English is best.) to look up new words and then write them down in a notebook. Try to use these new words in conversation, it's a great way to learn. Writing English Try keeping a diary; write something in English in it every day, even if it’s very simple. Start with small sentences and make them longer. Again, the internet is a great way to help. Try to make friends online, visit chat rooms, forums, or post comments on blogs. These are all useful tools for you to learn well from. English Mistakes None of us want to make mistakes in front of others; however, your mistakes are very important and will actually help you learn English. The key is, not to be afraid to make mistakes. Don’t waste a chance to speak English because you were too nervous about making a mistake. English Goals Set yourself a goal and keep it in mind, it will motivate you to learn. For example, think about why you started to learn English. Do you need to learn English, to pass a test, for business, to travel or to watch movies? Whatever the reason, you’ll find that you work harder when you focus on a target. SOAL LATIHAN/ Exercise
1. Mengapa perlu belajar ESP ?
Jawab : Learning ESP plays an important role in various fields, such as in the field of education, business and others. Of course, learning ESP is very much needed in this field. ESP has of course been designed in learning because it is related to the needs of students who can communicate properly and correctly as a provision for getting a job. 2. Apa manfaat dari ESP? Jawab : Benefits of Learning English for specific purpose (ESP), namely teaching English that is designed according to student needs, with the aim that students are able to master English in the field they are working on, the English language material that is studied is material designed based on the results. from the student needs analysis. with the aim that students are able to communicate properly and correctly in speaking English in spoken and written form, be able to read literary works, be able to acquire the competencies to be achieved in the learning process. 3. Apa karakteristik dari ESP? Jawab : a. ESP is designed to meet the needs of students. The ESP substance is designed and developed based on the concept of needs analysis. The concept of needs analysis aims to ensure and connect and be closer to what students need in both the academic and professional fields. b. The substance and content of ESP relating to themes and topics in certain fields of knowledge, types of work or certain activities. ESP is goal- oriented learning. In this context, students learn English not because they want language as a language and culture contained in it, but students learn ESP because it has specific, specific and specific goals in one academic and professional field. c. ESP is different from General English. ESP caters primarily to adult learners, children or adolescents. This is logical because school teachers are at the secondary and higher academic and professional levels or in the workplace. 4. Bagaimana cara belajar bahasa Inggris yang efektif? Jawab : a. Berbicara bahasa Inggris (speak English) Talk as often and as much as possible! This is the best way to learn English, nothing is better than conversation to help in developing. Although, practice reading, writing and listening on your own, it is definitely better to speak English with someone. The best way to do this is to be in an English speaking environment b. Mendengarkan Bahasa Inggris (listen to English) Learn to use a DVD or CD, listen and repeat what you hear. It's important to remember that native English speakers won't repeat something 10 times to understand it, so as a long-term goal, focus on learning in order to listen properly the first time. c. Membaca Bahasa Inggris ( read english ) Reading English is something you can do to help your own study, outside the classroom. bring a dictionary (English / English is best.) to look up new words and then write them down in a notebook. try to use these new words in conversation, it's a great way to learn. d. Menulis bahasa Inggris ( write english ) Keep a diary, write something in English in it every day, even though it's very simple. Start with small sentences and extend, the internet is the best way to help, make friends online, visit chat rooms, forums, or post comments on blogs. These are all useful tools to study well. e. Kesalahan Bahasa Inggris ( English error ) Neither of us want to make mistakes in front of others; However, mistakes are very important and will actually help in learning English. The key is, don't be afraid to make mistakes. Don't waste the opportunity to speak English and be too nervous to make a mistake. f. Tujuan Bahasa Inggris( English purpose) Set your own goals and remember that, it will motivate you to learn. For example, think about why you started learning English. Do you need to study English, pass an exam, for business, travel, or watch a movie? Whatever the reason, will find that working harder when focused on targets.
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