THE ROLES OF ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (ESP) AND ENGLISH FOR GENERAL PURPOSES (EGP) TEACHERS

Abstract

This article deals with the fundamental principles in ESP and EGP classes the extent of similarity and relatedness between which is very high to elicit the major distinctive features. Teaching EGP courses is mostly based on general language focusing their attention on interactional and social contexts facilitating the students to acquire and improve language competence in the production and reception of information. Teaching ESP courses on the contrary are intended at learning the language for a certain practical reason.