English for Specific Purposes (ESP) as a Basis for Professional Communication between Specialists of Corresponding Fields

Abstract

English has acquired the status of the language of communication of specialists of different fields and it is the language of priority to be learnt in most of the countries. Therefore when the Language for Specific Purposes is mentioned in majority of cases English for Specific Purposes is meant. The term “English for Specific Purposes” appeared in the second half of XX century.

The English Language and English for Specific Purposes in particular are very important especially for intercultural comm.­unication - the issue of significant importance for maritime industry and any other professional field. Generally, acquisition of English for Specific Purposes is aimed at successful business communication in specific fields.

English for General Purposes or General English is a basis for any branch of English for Specific Purposes and it is very important for future specialists to acquire any ESP course on the proper level. In order to be able to implement effective communication in the professional field in the future, students should have good basis for it and English for General Purposes can be considered to be such a basis.

The aim of the present article is to demonstrate how English for Specific Purposes can become the basis for professional communication of the specialists of specific fields and how correct prioritizing during teaching of ESP courses influences efficiency of the received results and formation of specialists of different fields.