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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Huckabee urges states to back Common Core 12 June 2013
- New English language test for UAE companies 12 June 2013
- Using sentence frames, sentence starters and signal words to improve language 12 June 2013
- Latest immigration reform news: Rubio toughens bill's English language requirement 12 June 2013
- Lawmakers at odds over NCLB's successor 12 June 2013
Tag Archives: English for Specific Purposes
Global Resources in ESP: An Opportunity to Publish in an ESP Journal
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! As many of you know, the TESOL ESP IS and the IATEFL ESP SIG have been collaborating in a number of ways, including online discussions, speaker exchanges, and publishing opportunities. In this regard, I am pleased to … Continue reading
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Tagged as academic publishing, English as a foreign language, English as a second language, english for academic purposes, English for occupational purposes, English for Specific Purposes, IATEFL, Kevin Knight, Mark Krzanowski, professional English, TESOL international association
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Global Resources in ESP: Current Developments in English for Academic, Specific, and Occupational Purposes
Kevin Knight
At the TESOL convention in Dallas in March 2013, the academic session of the ESP IS created by the current chair, Yinghuei Chen, was titled “Developments in ESP Pedagogy Around the Globe.” As a member of the audience and a … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: Two books on Professional Communication
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! I am more excited than ever about the future of ESP because there is a growing need worldwide for communication skills in professional and academic settings. At TESOL 2013, I came across a wonderful book at the … Continue reading
The TESOL Symposium Facilitating Learning Through Student Empowerment: An Overview
Maria Antonia Irizarry
Editor’s Note: The symposium papers discussed in this blog posting are available in the TESOL Resource Center. Just click on “Find a Resource” and then in the top dropdown menu, choose “White Papers & Live Events.” The TESOL Symposium “Facilitating … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: Focus on Self-Directed Learning
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! One of my favorite things to tell my students is that they should study English 24/7 (24 hours a day, seven days a week). Of course, my students understand that I am exaggerating to a certain extent. … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: A Virtual Seminar on Principled ESP
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! On 3 October, three past chairs (including me) of the TESOL ESP Interest Section, together with participants from around the world, co-constructed a unique virtual seminar experience. The title of the virtual seminar was “Principled ESP—Best Practices … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: Considering the Integration of Language and Content
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! As an educator, I find it helpful to become familiar with important approaches to language learning that may not be considered “principled ESP” but that sometimes may be related. Therefore, I would like to share with you … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: The Impact of Professional Communication Research on Organizational Communication
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! I would like to share with you an outstanding book chapter that addresses issues in organizational communication from the point of view of the professional communication researcher (in contrast to the view of the trainer).
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Tagged as business communication, Chris Candlin, communication theory, Emergent themes and research challenges: Reconceptualising LSP, English for medical purposes, English for Specific Purposes, ESP, ESP Interest Section, Jonathan Crichton, Kevin Knight, organizational communication, TESOL international association
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Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Check out the SBA
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! Are you looking for a great site to teach the content and language of entrepreneurship? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers free online courses for starting a business. I also recommend checking out the following free … Continue reading
Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Teach a Man to Fish!
Kevin Knight
Hello ESPers worldwide! I am sure that many of you have heard the famous quote that goes something like, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him … Continue reading