English for Specific Purposes World
Encyclopedia
English for Specific Purposes World (ESP World, ISSN 1682-3257) is an international online journal containing papers concerning English for Specific Purposes
(ESP). There are around 4 issues published a year. There are 29 issues of the journal online. The Journal is listed in Genamics JournalSeek, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), LINGUIST List, NewJour.
, Russia
. It was later discussed at the 8th ESP Anti-Conference in St. Petersburg, Russia in October, 2001.
This publication became possible due to the support that came from the English Language Teaching Contacts Scheme and the British Council, Russia. The first issue appeared in May 2002.
English for Specific Purposes
English for Specific Purposes is a sphere of teaching English language including Business English, Technical English, Scientific English, English for medical professionals, English for waiters, English for tourism, English for Art Purposes, etc...
(ESP). There are around 4 issues published a year. There are 29 issues of the journal online. The Journal is listed in Genamics JournalSeek, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), LINGUIST List, NewJour.
History
The idea of this web-based journal was first voiced around 2000 by Simon Winetroube, then English Language Teaching Projects' Officer at the British CouncilBritish Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. It was later discussed at the 8th ESP Anti-Conference in St. Petersburg, Russia in October, 2001.
This publication became possible due to the support that came from the English Language Teaching Contacts Scheme and the British Council, Russia. The first issue appeared in May 2002.