TEACHING ESP

ANGGY DIAN NANDA

ZAKIYAH FARHANA P
REBECCA RISTEN F SINAGA
 WHAT IS TEACHING ESP?
• Hutchinson stated (1987) ESP is an approach of teaching a language
having proper command on syllabus, Methods and the activities
used for learning a language on the basis of the needs of the
learners and for the antecedent of their learning.
• According to Dudley- Evans & John (1998, p.1): Nowadays, ESP has
been shifted from modals to general ELT still it has reserved its
focus on the practicalities of the results. ESP is always been concern
with the needs analysis so with the help of knowing the needs we
can see and also enhance the ability of the learners so that they can
communicate effectively in their work and study with the help of
defined task.
 According to Evans (1997) He elaborates the
meaning of ESP and elaborates the meaning
of ESP by using the metaphoric definition of
ESP in the shape of “Absolute” & “Variable”
characteristics.
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• ESP is designed to meet specific needs of the

learner;
• ESP makes use of the underlying methodology
and activities of the disciplines it serves; and
• ESP is centered on the language (grammar, lexis,
register), skills, discourse and genres appropriate
to these activities.
a) ESP may be related or designed for specific disciplines;
b) b) ESP may use, in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of
general English;
c) c) ESP is likely to be designed for adult learners, either at a tertiary level institution or
in a professional work situation; it could be used for learners at secondary school level;
d) ESP is generally designed for intermediate or advanced learners; and
e) Most ESP courses assume basic knowledge of the language system, but it can be used
with beginners.
 Criteria of ESP
• first, it provides a mean of obtaining wider input into the
content, design and implementation of a language program.
• Second, it can be used in Agustina, ESP: An Approach of
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developing goals, objectives and contents.
• The third, it serves as a means of evaluating an existing
program (Richards, 1996)
 FEATURES OF ESP COURSES
 AUTHENTIC MATERIALS – the use of authentic learning materials is
possible if we accept the claim that ESP courses should be offered at an
intermediate or advanced level. The use of such materials, modified by
teachers or unmodified, is common in ESP, especially in self-directed
studies or research tasks. The students are usually encouraged to conduct
research using a variety of different resources including the Internet;
 Purpose-related Orientation – refers to the simulation of communicative
tasks required by the target situation. The teacher can give students
different tasks - to simulate the conference preparation, involving the
preparation of papers, reading, note-taking and writing. At Faculty of
Agronomy in Cacak, English course for Agribusiness Management involves
students in the tasks of presenting a particular agricultural product, logo
creation, negotiating with the clients (suppliers and buyers), telephone
conversation. They
also practice listening skills, though the application is restricted because th
ey employ newly acquired skills during their ESP classes with their
colleagues and teacher.
 Self-direction – means that ESP is concerned with
turning learners into users. For self – direction, it
is necessary that teacher encourage students to
have a certain degree of autonomy – freedom to
decide when, what, and how they will study. For
high-ability learners it is essential to learn how to
access information in a new culture.