Journal of English Language Teaching

English for Specific Purposes: Perspectives and Pedagogic Implications

Dr C A Lal

Associate Professor of English, University of Kerala

Jalson James

Assistant Professor of English, Govt Polytechnic College, Vennikulam, Kerala

Keywords: Perspectives and Pedagogic Implications, ESP

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Abstract

ESP which matches the teaching content to learner needs has gained considerable prominence in the global scenario. But in the Indian context it is still in its infancy and even the academic community is yet to broaden the knowledge about its perspectives and pedagogic implications. This paper attempts to draw together some of the many lines of ESP growth and looks at the basic considerations when ESP is implemented.

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