NAMES: Leandro Ramírez, Sebastián Garate and Andrea Palacios
Group 2
IMPLEMENTING ESP IN EFL CONTEXT
- STRATEGIES
1. Needs Analysis
Strategy: Conduct a needs analysis to find out what language and
communication skills students need for their jobs or studies. This can be done
through surveys, interviews, or working with experts.
Example: For medical students, gather information about the important words
and situations they encounter (e.g., talking to patients, reading medical
reports).
Outcome: The language lessons will be more relevant to the real world, helping
students stay motivated.
2. Content-Based Instruction (CBI)
Strategy: Use real materials and tasks from specific careers or academic fields
for language learning.
Example: For business students, use reports, case studies, and presentations to
help them practice their business communication skills.
Outcome: Students will learn practical language skills that they can use in their
jobs or academic studies.
3. Task-Based Learning (TBL)
Strategy: Create tasks that mimic real-life situations related to the students'
careers or interests.
Example: For engineering students, create tasks like presenting a project plan,
negotiating resources, or writing technical reports.
Outcome: Students will practice language in a way that is directly related to
their professional needs, improving both their language and communication
skills.
4. Adapting EFL Materials for ESP Contexts
Strategy: Modify general English materials to include specific vocabulary and
communication strategies needed in different careers.
Example: A dialogue in a general EFL book can be changed to include job
interview scenarios for HR students, or an academic article can be simplified for
research students.
Outcome: Students will build a strong foundation in general English while also
learning the specialized language they need.
5. Scaffolded Learning
Strategy: Start with general English tasks and gradually move to more specific
content as students become more comfortable.
Example: Start by teaching how to write general emails and then move on to
more specific formats like medical referral letters or engineering proposals.
Outcome: Students will gain confidence in general English before moving on to
more complex and specific language tasks.
6. Collaboration with Content Experts
Strategy: Work with experts in the field to create or improve materials that
reflect real tasks and scenarios from the workplace or academic field.
Example: For a legal ESP course, collaborate with a lawyer to ensure the
accuracy of case studies or courtroom scenarios.
Outcome: Materials will be more authentic, making lessons more engaging and
practical for students.
7. Flexible Curriculum Design
Strategy: Design the curriculum to be flexible, allowing changes based on the
students' needs or changes in the industry.
Example: In a tourism-related ESP course, adjust materials based on trends like
sustainable tourism or hotel management.
Outcome: A flexible curriculum ensures that the course stays relevant and
meets the students' professional or academic goals.
- REFLECTION
From General to Specific: ESP helps teachers move from general language
lessons to more specialized ones based on the students' needs, resulting in
a more personalized approach.
Better Material Choices: Teachers can choose and create materials that
match the students’ professional or academic needs. For example, in an
engineering class, the focus would be on technical writing and
communication skills.
Functional Language Use: Teachers learn to focus on language as a tool for
communication in specific fields, making the classroom experience more
practical and relevant.
Collaboration with Industry: ESP encourages teachers to collaborate with
professionals in the field, making lessons more realistic and directly
connected to the students' future careers.
Custom Assessment Tools: Teachers create assessments that not only
check language skills but also evaluate how well students can perform
specific tasks. For example, an ESP assessment for nursing students might
include role-playing patient interactions or recording medical data.
