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Connecting readers to the research information they need
English for Specific Purposes: An International Journal has been providing its audience with articles, discussions and reviews on topics such as ESP in discourse analysis, second language acquisition, needs assessment, curriculum development, materials preparation, teaching and testing techniques, and the implications that findings from related disciplines can have for the profession of ESP for two decades. As the need for such knowledge increases, so those working in this field require ever more flexible mechanisms to help them keep in touch with the latest developments. Responding to the requirements of our readers, English for Specific Purposes is available both in print and electronically. On the cover of this issue of the journal you will see the logo for ScienceDirect, the best routes for accessing English for Specific Purposes online.
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