Role Of English For Specific Purposes (Esp) In Business Communication

Abstract

English is a universal language and a language of intercontinental culture, which
embraces world wide knowledge. It is an easy medium of communication in the
international sphere of life. Being an international knowledge language, it has
created better understanding among the nations of the world and their culture. It
is one of the accepted medium for international business transactions. The advent
of 21st century has accompanied globalization in scientific, technical and
economical activities on an international scale, which has magnified as the role of
English language in international communications. In order to achieve better and
more effective results in an international trade, the relevant business people must
be given adequate training in using Business English. To be involved in the world
/ national business, there is always a need for an internationally accepted
language. Obviously, English language has attained that status.
The purpose of developing ‘Specific Course’ is to meet the needs of learners, in a
special language concept. About the idea of a special language, Ellis and Johnson
states: “special language is as a restricted repertoire of words and expressions
selected from the whole language because that restricted repertoire covers every
requirement within a well-defined context, task or vocation” (4).