English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and its Potentials for Teaching Aviation Technical Language

The methodology of teaching English for Specific Purposes, is widely used in particular technical areas. Based on the above, the project "English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and its Potentialities for the Teaching of Aeronautical Technical Language" aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) methodology for teaching this language to students of the cabin crew course at Escuela del Aire. The methodological design responds to the qualitative approach, aimed at the analysis of how this methodology, by focusing on the real communication needs of students who are preparing as cabin crew members at the Air School in Quito, can significantly improve learning preparing them for their future work performance. The study considered the perspective of the teachers, the perceptions and opinions of the students as well as the direct verification of the application of the methodology through direct observation in the classroom. Through the study, the usefulness of the Teaching English for Specific Purposes methodology was evaluated in key topics such as technical vocabulary, procedures and handling of instructions, especially in case of emergencies. The main result shows that the ESP methodology is being applied in the Air School effectively, it responds to its characteristics as established by the authors, focusing on aspects related to the field of aviation. Students are satisfied with the way they learn and are developing the specific language skills required in their work. The main recommendations are to continue applying the methodology, given its positive results, to reinforce conversations to maintain teacher-student interactions, and to incorporate a greater variety of instructional support resources. In conclusion, the research demonstrates the usefulness and efficiency of using the ESP methodology as a tool to improve the teaching of English and prepare students for their real work needs in the aeronautical field.

• 1. autor: Osorio Olmedo, Maria de los Angeles (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Język: spa
• Wydane: 2024
• Hasła przedmiotowe: Inglés para Fines Específicos; Aprendizaje; Efectividad; Tripulación de cabina
• Dostęp online: http://dspace.unach.edu.ec/handle/51000/13965