Abstract
Language for Specific Purposes is concerned with the practical use of the target language (Robinson, 1989), such as Arabic for business or English for academic study. Typically, language training programs focus on the development of 1) skills acquisition for general communication, 2) reading skills, and 3) knowledge about cultural differences (Hudson & Brown, 2015). While these skills are essential for meeting the goals of language programs, they fail to prepare learners for practical purposes, especially when it comes to job-specific language needs (McGinn, 2014; USGAO, 2010 & 2002).
Recommended Citation
Saydee, Farid
(2022)
"Languages for Specific Purposes: Best Practices in Teaching and Learning South Asian and Middle Eastern Languages to Military Personnel,"
Global Advances in Business Communication:
Vol. 10:
Iss.
2, Article 2.
Available at:
https://commons.emich.edu/gabc/vol10/iss2/2