Speaker
Description
Sponsored by Nellie’s English Books
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is about helping learners develop the language skills they need to succeed in their professional lives. But how do we bridge the gap between classroom teaching and real-world communication? We'll explore practical strategies for designing and delivering ESP instruction that feels relevant, engaging and useful. We’ll look at the importance of conducting a needs analysis, creating purposeful materials and building lessons around authentic, real-world tasks based on students' target environment.
Summary
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is about helping learners develop the language skills they need to succeed in their professional lives. But how do we bridge the gap between classroom teaching and real-world communication? We'll explore practical strategies for designing and delivering ESP instruction that feels relevant, engaging and useful. We’ll look at the importance of conducting a needs analysis, creating purposeful materials and building lessons around authentic, real-world tasks based on students' target environment.
| Teaching Context | Conversation/language school |
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