1. English For Specific Purposes

2. Types of ESP English as a restricted language: English for waiters, English for air controller, etc. English for Academic and Occupational Purposes (EAP, EOP) English with specific topics David Carter(1983)

3. Absolute Characteristic of ESP desinged to meet specific needs of the learner; related in content (i.e. in themes and topics) to particular disciplines,occupations and activities; serves; centred on language appropriate to those activities in syntax, lexis, register, discourse and genres etc. and analysis of discourse; In contrast with General English. Dudley-Evans (1997)

4. Variable Characteristics related to or designed for specific disciplines; use in specific teaching situations, a different methodology from that of general English; designed for adult learners, secondary school level or professional work situation; Generally designed for intermediate or advance-level students; Assume some basic knowledge of language system, but it can be used with beginners.

5. Features Common to ESP courses Authentic material; Purpose-related orientation – simulation of communicative tasks; Self-direction – learners must have certain degree of freedom to decide what, when, and how they study, teaching them about learning strategies.