ENGLISH-FOR-OCCUPATIONAL-PURPOSES-PPT.pptx

ENGLISH-FOR-OCCUPATIONAL-PURPOSES-PPT.pptx

1. ENGLISH FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES PRESENTED BY: ARJEN D. DAHUNAN

2. English for Occupational Purposes English for Occupational Purposes is a branch of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and covers situations in which learners are studying English for work related reasons. The courses are based on an analysis of their specific communicative needs in their work.

3. Example a waiter dealing with foreign clients might need to: describe the content of dishes on the menu and the way they are cooked ( It's pasta with seafood cooked in a white wine and cream sauce ) understand and respond appropriately to requests and orders (Can we have a bottle of the house white?) ask about requirements (Would you like coffee?) etc.

4. English Occupational Function The function of EOP is concerned with enabling a learner to function in English particularly in a job or profession. EOP is designed for someone who wants to get ready for work.

5. the characteristic of EOP, like ESP, is that it is learner-centered (Hutchinson and Waters 1987, 19)

6. The Principles of English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) The key principles of English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) is stated by Swales (1990, in Salmani - Nodoushan 2002, 8) 1. authenticity 2. research based 3. language/text 4. learning needs 5. learning methodology

7. There is a clear purpose (e.g., business skills for presentations in English, business letter writing, etc.) It addresses needs in proficiency, as revealed by a needs analysis, of workplace needs; The relevant vocabulary and expressions related to their workplace; and, It is more suited to immediate needs Characteristics of English for Occupational Purposes (EOP)

8. The specifics and generals of English for Occupational Purposes

9. a. Specifics of English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) Where communicative needs become more complex, the courses may become more specific, not aiming to deal with the full range of needs involved in the job, but just with one area. This is particularly true in Business English, which may focus on eg : English for Sales Presentations English for Business Reports Negotiation Skills in English EOP courses will therefore have often titles like English for nursing, English for shop floor staff, and English for accountants.

10. b. Generals of English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) Alternatively, the courses may focus on the more general needs of a specific industry : English for Banking and Finance Legal English English for Military Purposes English for the Oil Industry

11. English for Occupational Purposes is a branch of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and covers situations in which learners are studying English for work related reasons. The courses are based on an analysis of their specific communicative needs in their work. In this course, students learn the skills of effective oral and written communication at the workplace.

12. They learn to prepare, process and produce relevant documents and conduct activities commonly practiced at the workplace. Since the course is designed with the aim of equipping students to meet the English language needs and demands at the workplace, it provides opportunities for students to go through simulations of the work environment throughout the semester. Among these activities are practicing relevant expressions used at the workplace; preparing formal and informal documents; giving informative presentations; and developing job-seeking skills.

13. REFERENCES ENGLISH FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES PAPER English for Specific Purposes Course Design https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332446791_ESP_Course_Design_English_for_Occupational_Purposes_Paper ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF SCIENCES AND TEACHERS TRAINING SILIWANGI UNIVERSITY 2019 (http://eltnotebook.blogspot.com/2012/01/an-elt-glossary-eop-english-for.html#:~:text=English%20for%20Occupational%20Purposes%20is,communicative%20needs%20in%20their%20work.)