1. word processor
2. spreadsheet
3. virus protection
4. browser
5. image editor
6. media player
7. email software
8. presentation software
9. graphic design software
a. Adobe Photoshop
b. Internet Explorer
c. Microsoft Word
d. Microsoft Excel
e. Microsoft PowerPoint
f. Norton AntiVirus
g. Outlook Express
h. Adobe PageMaker
i. RealPlayer
Answers: 1 c, 2 d, 3 f, 4 b, 5 a, 6 i, 7 g, 8 e, 9 h
Lesson 15-16. Setting goals for teaching a foreign language in a professional purpose. Part 1-2
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Foreign language teaching in special directions (fields)
Setting goals for teaching a foreign language in a professional purpose. Part 1-2
80 minutes
To analyse English for professional purposes as ESP branch.
1. Harding, K. (2007) English for Specific Purposes (Resource books for teachers). 2. Jordan, R. R. (2005) English for Academic Purposes: A Guide and Resource Book for Teachers. 3. Dudley-Evans, T. & M-J. St John (1998) Developments in English for Specific Purposes.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Charts, laptop with speakers, handouts, white board
Handout 1. What is English for Occupational Purposes?
English for Occupational Purposes is a branch of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and covers situations in which learners are studying English for work related reasons. The courses are based on an analysis of their specific communicative needs in their work.
For example, a waiter dealing with foreign clients might need to :
- describe the content of dishes on the menu and the way they are cooked (It's pasta with seafood cooked in a white wine and cream sauce)
- understand and respond appropriately to requests and orders (Can we have a bottle of the house white?)
- ask about requirements (Would you like coffee?)
etc etc.
EOP is also labeled EVP (English for Vocational Purposes) or EPP (English for Professional Purposes) as Jordan maintains. EOP is taught for learners whose need is related to their profession. They need English to talk and respond in their domains and to read technical manuals. Their learning depends on the time of training. That is to say before, during or after working. Tomlinson (op.cit) mentions that EOP is helpful for learners to function in English in their job. EOP courses will therefore have often titles like :
English for Nursing
English for Shopfloor Staff
English for Accountants
Where communicative needs become more complex,the courses may become more specific, not aiming to deal with the full range of needs involved in the job, but just with one area. This is particularly true in Business English, which may focus on eg :
English for Sales Presentations
English for Business Reports
Negotiation Skills in English
Alternatively, the courses may focus on the more general needs of a specific industry :
English for Banking and Finance
Legal English
English for Military Purposes
English for the Oil Industry
