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Peer reviewedvan Naerssen, Margaret; Riggenbach, Heidi – English for Specific Purposes, 1987
Speech samples of Chinese scientists studying in an intensive English-for-science-and-technology program were evaluated by native English-speaking professional peers. Such evaluation techniques could be used by other languages for specific purposes programs. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Chinese, Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), English for Science and Technology
Peer reviewedYin, Koh Moy – ELT Journal, 1988
Many foreign engineering undergraduates already have adequate English skills for the technical part of their academic and professional purposes, but still have problems with communication and interactive skills. Conventional ESP courses may not meet their needs, so an alternate program is proposed. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communicative Competence (Languages), Course Objectives, Educational Needs
