Challenges In The Selection Of Esp Materials

Nicoleta Aurelia Marcu

doi:10.2478/amph-2022-0034

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Challenges In The Selection Of Esp Materials

Acta Marisiensis. Philologia

Volume 2 (2020): Issue 1 (September 2020)

By: Nicoleta Aurelia Marcu

Open Access

|Feb 2023

Abstract

The key elements in teaching English for Specific Purposes are the proper selection, development and use of materials. Due to the specificity of the subject-matter specialisms in diverse courses, the available published textbooks have often proved to be insufficient. This articles addresses the problem of ESP materials and suggests ways in which the ESP instructor can identify, adapt and use ESP materials in an effective way.

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Articles in this issue

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amph-2022-0034 | Journal eISSN: 2668-9596

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Language: English

Page range: 1 - 4

Published online: Feb 1, 2023

Published in print: Sep 1, 2020

Published by: University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

Keywords:

ESP,

English for Legal Purposes,

ESP materials,

ESP instructor,

ESP communication skills

Related subjects:

Cultural studies,

Cultural theory,

Media theory,

Linguistics and semiotics,

Other languages of Europe,

Latin,

Literary studies,

Literary studies, general

© 2023 Nicoleta Aurelia Marcu, published by University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Volume 2 (2020): Issue 1 (September 2020)