English for Specific Purposes by Tom Hutchinson Alan Waters
- Publisher: ENGLISH GENERAL BOOKS
- Availability: In Stock
- SKU: 59992
- Number of Pages: 183
Rs.590.00
Rs.750.00
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English for Specific Purposes: A Learning-Centred Approach
Author(s): Tom Hutchinson, Alan Waters
Binding: Paperback
Paper Quality: White Printing Paper
Category: Linguistics / Education / ESP
Recommended For: English language teachers, ESP course designers, linguistics students, TEFL/TESOL professionals
Key Points
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Foundational ESP Framework – Introduces a practical and theoretical approach to designing English courses for specific fields (e.g., medicine, engineering, business).
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Learning-Centred Focus – Emphasizes the needs, motivations, and processes of learners over traditional subject-based content.
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Course Design Model – Offers clear, adaptable strategies for needs analysis, syllabus development, and material design.
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Pioneering Authors – A classic text by respected educators Hutchinson and Waters, widely cited in applied linguistics.
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For Researchers & Practitioners – Ideal for both academic study and hands-on ESP teaching environments.