How does Tomlinson's theory apply to ESP for meetings

Tomlinson’s theory applies to ESP (English for Specific Purposes) for meetings mainly by providing criteria to evaluate and design ESP materials such as textbooks. According to a study analyzing an ESP textbook for meetings, Tomlinson’s theory emphasizes aligning the material closely with learner needs and promoting authentic, engaging language use relevant to professional communication in meetings. The theory supports diverse activities that build learner confidence and active participation in meetings, although it suggests that materials could improve by incorporating more outcome feedback opportunities. Overall, Tomlinson’s theory helps create effective ESP resources tailored to specific contexts like meetings by focusing on learner engagement, relevance, and communicative effectiveness. ¹

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• An Analysis Of The ESP Textbook ‘English For Specific Purposes For Meetings’ Based Tomlinson’s Theory

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