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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Educator pipeline at risk 22 September 2016
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Tag Archives: English for Specific Purposes
One Side of ESP: English for Occupational Purposes
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! One thing that I have really enjoyed about my career in ESP has been the opportunity to work in academic and occupational settings. In other words, I have been able to create and/or teach ESP courses in … Continue reading
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Tagged as English for occupational purposes, English for Specific Purposes, EOP, ESL workplace training, ESP, evergreen, Kevin Knight
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ESP Interview Training: Identifying Leadership
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! In an organizational leadership seminar that I teach at KUIS in Japan, we were looking closely at behavioral-based interview questions in the career guide of a large university in the United States. All of the questions seemed … Continue reading
ESP with a little e: Identifying and Meeting Learner Needs
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! One-on-one conversations with our students are valuable because we can often learn about their specific needs for English language communication skills. Such needs are not always apparent and not always covered in a particular kind of English class. … Continue reading
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Tagged as English for Specific Purposes, ESP, esp needs analysis, evergreen, Kevin Knight, learner needs
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Teaching Business Case Studies From a Leadership Perspective
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! In Japan, the school year starts in April. In one of my classes for undergraduate students in the International Business Career (IBC) major at Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS), I teach business case studies. I have … Continue reading
An ESP Poetry Tale: The Kenneth Rexroth Symposium at KUIS
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! As April is U.S. National Poetry month, I was asked to submit a poetry-related blog post. I actually do have an ESP-related story to tell. In the year 2007, a poetry symposium on Kenneth Rexroth (1905-1982) was … Continue reading
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Tagged as English for Specific Purposes, ESP, ESP poetry, evergreen, Kevin Knight, national poetry month
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TESOL 2014 for ESPers Worldwide!
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! The TESOL 2014 International Convention & English Language Expo is taking place from 26–29 March in Portland, Oregon, USA! How do you get the most out of the convention? My suggestion is that you conduct a personal … Continue reading
Identifying Opportunities for ESP Training
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! My own professional background includes experience developing and implementing corporate training programs. For this reason, I often view ESP from a business perspective where client satisfaction is a top priority. In this regard, the challenge is to … Continue reading
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Tagged as English for Specific Purposes, ESP, evergreen, Kevin Knight
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ESP and Genre Analysis
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! At Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) in Chiba, Japan, I am focused on preparing my undergraduate students for success in their business careers. In this regard, I have recently been considering how I can more effectively … Continue reading
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Tagged as English for Specific Purposes, ESL resume writing, ESP, evergreen, genre analysis, Kevin Knight
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Multiple Perspectives on ESP Needs Analysis and Research
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! What does teaching ESP mean to you personally? What specific situation comes to mind? In my research of leadership, I am finding that how leaders describe “leading” is often, and not surprisingly perhaps, connected to specific activities … Continue reading
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Tagged as English for Specific Purposes, ESP, esp leadership, esp needs analysis, evergreen, Kevin Knight, leadership development
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The Importance of Collaborations in ESP
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! In The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes (2012), Johns asks an important question: “What will the future of ESP bring?” (p. 18). In regard to the role of the researcher, which is of particular interest to … Continue reading
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Tagged as English for Specific Purposes, ESP, esp leadership, esp resources, evergreen, Kevin Knight, law english
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