CORPUS-INFORMED VS. TEXTBOOK-BASED ESP TEACHING: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70728/conf.v2.i02.005Keywords:
Corpus-informed instruction, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), specific terminology, vocabulary development, authentic materials, learner engagement, professional communication.Abstract
This study compares corpus-informed and textbook-based approaches to teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in the oil and gas field. Two student groups were taught using either Oxford English for Careers textbooks or a corpus-informed manual developed with SketchEngine. Results from tests and surveys showed that corpus-informed instruction led to higher vocabulary and writing gains, as well as stronger learner engagement. Participants found the materials more authentic and professionally relevant. The findings confirm that corpus-informed teaching effectively enhances linguistic authenticity and communication skills in ESP contexts
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