2.1.3 English for Specific Purpose
The importance of English as an international language continues to increase as more and more people are wanting or being required to learn English. The demands and requirements have resulted in the expansion of one particular aspect of English Language Teaching (ELT) – namely the teaching of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The demand for this has often come from groups of learners with no need for the ‘general’ English provided by a typical secondary – school English course. Some learners, indeed, have already completed a ‘general’ course and will learn English for particular reasons connected with their studies or their jobs. (Kennedy. 1984: 1 – 2)