English for Specific Purposesor ESP is an approach to the education of English orientated for specific purposes (scientific, technological, economic and academic areas). The ESP is based on the design of specific courses to give response to the needs of students who, beyond the learning of the common language, require a practice regarding certain professional areas. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is also found asEnglish for Science & Technology (EST) and English for Occupational Purposes (EOP).
