Questão 1914500

How is ESP diff erent from general English language courses?

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The English words and sentences learned, the subject matter discussed, all relate to a particular fi eld or discipline, for example, a lawyer writing a brief, or a diplomat preparing a policy paper. The courses make use of vocabulary and tasks related to the fi eld, such as negotiation skills and eff ective techniques for oral presentations.

English for Specifi c Purposes programs use materials that are specially designed to meet the needs of a specific group of learners, usually adults. Tuition for an ESP course may be somewhat higher than that of a general English language course. (The specialized teaching, requiring professionals, the broad range of supporting activities and facilities explain this higher cost.) In general, the course will conform to the length of a school's regular English language programs, although a highly specialized course lasting only two or three weeks might be designed to meet the needs of a specific group.

Apart from diff erences in ESP programs' duration and cost, these courses have a common purpose: to increase students' skill and confi dence in using English.

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https://www.studyusa.com/en/a/54/english-for-specifi c-purposes

What can we understand about the diff erences between ESP and General English courses from the text?