Course design

Therefore, the achievement of ESP courses is where the syllabus and the material are determined by the prior analysis of the communication needs of the learner (Munby, 1978, p. 2). Also, the main aims and the context are determined principally or wholly not by criteria of general education but by functional and practical English language requirements of the learner (Strevens 1977, p. 90). Thus, ESP in general is indeed a practical endeavour. The following figure summarizes the whole process and general aim of teaching English for specific purposes.