Journal of English for Specific Purposes Praxis

Journal of English for Specific Purposes Praxis

Book Review: Woodrow, Lindy. (2018). Introducing Course Design in English for Specific Purposes: A Resource for Teachers and Course Designers. Routledge.

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Ali Asghar Ghasemi 1
Samira Mohammadi 2
1 Department of English Language, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of English Language, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Arak University , Arak, Iran
10.22034/jespp.2025.513786.1003
Abstract
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is an approach to language teaching that is based on learners' specific needs (Hutchinson & Waters, 1987). They emphasize that ESP focuses on the language, skills, and discourse necessary for particular fields or professions. The core principle of ESP is grounded in the needs analysis (NA) of learners, as they typically have limited time to master English for their specific requirements (Hutchinson & Waters, 1987). Therefore, a well-structured syllabus is essential in ESP. Due to the variety of disciplines within ESP, designing an effective and time-efficient syllabus that meets the specific needs of each group of learners can be complex (Hutchinson & Waters, 1987). The second edition of the book “Introducing Course Design in English for Specific Purposes: A Resource for Teachers and Course Designers” was published by Routledge in 2018. It provides comprehensive theoretical and practical guidelines for those engaged with ESP courses, including practicing ESP teachers, pre-service English teachers, and those studying ESP as part of an academic or practical Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESOL) course.
Keywords
English for Specific Purpose (ESP)
ESP learners
needs analysis (NA)
Journal of English for Specific Purposes Praxis
Volume 2, Issue 1
Winter 2025
Pages 1-7