English for special purposes should not be taught until the (FL) learner has developed his language skills through several years of study--skills needed in handling English in all kinds of specialized fields. Even then, "special language courses" will deal mainly with special vocabulary. (IFS/WGA)

Suggests one way to begin an English as a foreign language (EFL) study skills program with students whose proficiency in English is not very advanced. Problems that students might have are discussed and practical questions are detailed, with examples from a course completed at the University of Essex. (CFM)

This article discusses the various definitions that have been given to English for Special Purposes (ESP) and concludes that ESP should refer to programs designed for groups of learners who are homogeneous with respect to aims and whose specific learning objectives have been quantified and stated in communicative terms. (Author/CFM)

A number of recommendations are made for the teaching of English to Thai students of science. (RM)

This paper examines from a discourse point the inability of a second language learner to comprehend the total discourse in a paragraph even if he understands all of the words and sentences. Research shows that native readers of English in science and technology use presuppositional information lacking in non-natives. (CHK)

This article discusses the three ways in which language teaching and content teaching may be related. (CFM)

This article describes a course on English for Special Purposes, in this case, Scientific English. Three samples of materials are discussed. (AM)

This article describes a program designed to give native French speakers who already speak English further skills in oral presentation, public debate, and the language of business negotiations. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

A method of teaching academic vocabulary to the intermediate to advanced EFL graduate students is discussed. Academic vocabulary includes non-technical vocabulary used in the research process, analysis and evaluation. Criteria for selecting academic vocabulary items are explained. Selected items and sample exercises for each area are given. (SCC)

This article discusses the need for students in a French scientific university to study scientific and technical English. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This article proposes a method for teaching quick and accurate reading in English to French university students majoring in fields other than language. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Even for foreigners who have completed intermediate or advanced courses in English, technical prose may prove difficult because of a lack of knowledge of vocabulary and syntax. A research program investigates these variables to improve EFL instruction. (CK)

This bibliography is divided into four main sections. The first section cites linguistic studies, both books and articles concerning commercial English. The second section cites articles concerning the teaching of commercial English, while the third and fourth sections give references to British ans American textbooks and readers for commercial…

Describes an English for Special Purposes program for foreign students at the Goulburn Street Centre in Sydney, Australia. (CFM)