English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
English for professionals and and academics
- Regular courses in ESP of 100 hours’ duration
- Compacted courses in ESP of 60 hours’ duration
- Short bespoke courses (modules) in ESP of 10 hours’ duration on specific topics
Courses in English (ESP) – regular duration
English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
5 LEVELS OF 100 OF HOURS OF LESSONS EACH
Each level has 100 hours of instruction and requires 200 hours of self-study.
Courses in English (ESP) – compact or intensive
English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
5 LEVELS OF 60 HOURS OF LESSONS EACH
Each level has 60 hours of instruction and requires 240 hours of self-study.
Courses in English (ESP) – short, ad-hoc topics
English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
MODULESS OF 10 HOURS’ DURATION AT ALL 5 LEVELS
Each 10-hour ESP module reviews or develops communication abilities in specialised functions of any profession.
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Principal Characteristics of ESP Courses:
British teachers
In addition to being qualified educators, our teachers also have experience in industry, commerce and academia.
Fully-interactive
There is interaction with the teacher and other learners. Feedback webinars are interactive and there is personalised correction of any written texts. Our definitions can be read here.
Number of levels
5 levels: 3=Pre-intermediate, 4=Intermediate, 5=Post-intermediate, 6=Advanced and 7=Proficient
Duration of each level
Regular courses are of 100 hours of tuition at each level and expect an additional 200 hours of self study. Compact courses are of 60 hours of tuition at each level and expect 240 hours of self-study.
Regular and Compacted ESP courses are not tailor-made
Regular and compacted ESP courses are off-the-shelf. Tailored regular and compacted ESP courses are available by separate arrangement. However, short ESP modules on topics of interest or need are all tailor-made.
Minimum age to participate
Twenty-one (21) years.
Minimum ability in EFL to participate
Level 2 completed. ESP programmes begin at Level 3.
Online lessons as standard
2.5 hpw spread over 6 months.
Option of in-person lessons
Yes, but a dislocation charge my be applied.
Option of tuition on a short break
Good for an intensive learning experience or preparation for an examination in EFL.
ESP topics, or ESP-TFI (10 hours each module) are available on short breaks in the learners’ own country (weekend breaks). Compact ESP courses, or ESP-CFI (60 hours each) are available on short breaks in England (4 weeks).
Guarantee of success in external examinations
Only for the regular courses (ESP-RFI) and the compact courses (ESP-CFI). Ad-hoc short courses (modules) on ESP topics (ESP-TFI), can only be used in a preparatory way, to review or develop communication skills in specialized functions of any profession.
Regular and Compact ESP Courses
22 ready-made courses at 5 levels each
ENGLISH FOR GENERAL BUSINESS
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE1 & ESP-CFI/SE1
ENGLISH FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE2 & ESP-CFI/SE2
ADMINISTRATIVE & SECRETARIAL ENGLISH
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE3 & ESP-CFI/SE3
ENGLISH FOR BANKING & FINANCE
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE4 & ESP-CFI/SE4
ENGLISH FOR SALES & MARKETING
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE5 & ESP-CFI/SE5
ENGLISH FOR ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE6 & ESP-CFI/SE6
ENGLISH FOR OPERATIONS & DISTRIBUTION
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE7 & ESP-CFI/SE7
ENGLISH FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE8 & ESP-CFI/SE8
ENGLISH FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
Course Codes: ESP-RI/SE9 & ESP-CFI/SE9
ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE10 & ESP-CFI/SE10
ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHING & RESEARCH
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE11 & ESP-CFI/SE11
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC WRITING
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE12 & ESP-CFI/SE12
ENGLISH FOR MEDICAL CONSULTING
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE13 & ESP-CFI/SE13
ENGLISH FOR NURSING
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE14 & ESP-CFI/SE14
ENGLISH FOR ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE15 & ESP-CFI/SE15
ENGLISH FOR PILOTING (AVIATION)
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE16 & ESP-CFI/SE16
ENGLISH FOR IN-FLIGHT ATTENDANCE (AVIATION)
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE17 & ESP-CFI/SE17
ENGLISH FOR JOURNALISM
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE18 & ESP-CFI/SE18
ENGLISH FOR LAW
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE19 & ESP-CFI/SE19
ENGLISH FOR DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE20 & ESP-CFI/SE20
ENGLISH FOR TOURISM
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE21 & ESP-CFI/SE21
ENGLISH FOR HOTEL & CATERING
Course Codes: ESP-RFI/SE22 & ESP-CFI/SE22
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE 22 READY-MADE COURSES, WE ALSO DEVELOP TAILOR-MADE ESP COURSES
Contact us if your needs are not covered by our off-the-peg courses above. We can provide a bespoke solution to your learning and development needs.
Most professionals and organisations find that our ready-made ESP programmes (Regular or Compact), which have been developed over nearly forty years, are suitable for most needs.
However, if you feel you have an ESP need that is not met by our ready-made courses, please contact us to develop an ESP program tailored to your needs.
We have a global reach and can offer off-the-peg and bespoke ESP programs in most parts of the world.
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Principal Characteristics of the Modules of ESP Topics:
Only available tailor-made
British teachers
In addition to being qualified educators, our teachers also have experience in industry, commerce and academia.
Fully-interactive
There is interaction with the teacher and other learners. Feedback webinars are interactive and there is personalised correction of any written texts. Our definitions can be read here.
Number of levels
5 levels: 3=Pre-intermediate, 4=Intermediate, 5=Upper-intermediate, 6=Advanced and 7=Proficient.
Duration of each module
10 hours. Online or in-person lessons are 2 hpw x 5 weeks. Lessons on a short break (weekends) are 5 hpd x 2 days.
ESP topics are tailor made
Modules on ESP topics are available on a bespoke basis only. This is because our modules on EFL topics are adequate for most learners’ language needs. Any ad-hoc topic, from any of our 22 ESP courses SE1 to SE22 above, can be provided as a 10-hour module.
Minimum age to participate
Twenty-one (21) years.
Minimum ability in EFL to participate
Level 2 completed. Our ESP programmes start at level 3.
Online lessons as standard
2 hpw x 5 weeks.
Option of in-person tuition
However, a dislocation charge may be applied.
Option of tuition on a short break
5 hpd x 2 days on a weekend break at a facility in the learners’ own countries.
Guarantee of success in external examinations
Modules on ad-hoc ESP topics (ESP-TFI) are not designed for external examinations, rather, to prepare learners for specific professional needs.
ESP FAQs
What is the difference between an off-the-shelf course and a bespoke course?
An off-the-shelf course (also called a ready-made course) is a mature course that we have developed over 39 years and produces the best results for most students in the shortest possible time.
A bespoke (also called a tailor-made course) is a course that is designed for a specified or ad-hoc need. Such courses are designed by us for organisations and students with specific functional goals or time constraints.
Can I request any ESP Topic for the bespoke ESP module?
Yes, ESP courses based on specific topics (modules) are all tailor-made. This is because the modules we offer in EFL topics cover the language needs of most ESP learners. However, some students and organizational customers will have specific ESP topic needs.
How are the ESP compact-course classes taught?
The 60-hour Compact ESP classes are taught:
- online
- In person – a dislocation fee may apply
- During a short break (one month) in the UK
I have seen the acronym EAP somewhere. What does it stand for?
EAP stands for English for Academic Purposes. We do not categorise EAP separately as it falls under our general ESP curriculum.
