English for Specific Purposes offers the teacher a new perspective on this important field. The main concern of the book is effctive learning and how this can best be achieved in courses catering for special needs.

The authors discuss the evolution of ESP and its position today, the role of the ESP teacher, course design, syllabuses, materials, teaching methods, and evaluation procuders. The book will be of interest to all teachers who are concerned with ESP. Those who are new to the field will find it a thorough, practical introduction while those with more extensive experience will find its approach both.