TEACHING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES: EXPLORING EMERGING TRENDS
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https://doi.org/10.30890/2709-2313.2024-28-00-031Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, English for employability, English for specific purposes, mediation skills, subject expertsAbstract
This study explores emerging trends in Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP), emphasizing collaboration among practitioners, subject experts, and learners. It underscores the role of subject experts in tailoring ESP curricula to meet learners’ neeMetrics
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