The changing face of ESP in today's classroom and workplace

I am deeply impressed by the diversity of this manuscript of ESP made up of 14 chapters in three sections. A number of interesting language practices in diverse domains have been examined, such as formulaic language and code-switching in different industries and specific reading and writing strategies for academic purposes. These diverse linguistics practices will be found quite relevant by both teachers and learners of ESP. In addition to the variety of linguistic practices and their domains, the volume also boasts a wide range of emerging and relevant perspectives for its probe into ESP, namely, e-learning, culture and CTIL which represents the trends of ESP, or as the book title reads, the changing faces of ESP. This aspect of the volume will be found very informative and inspiring for those who are interested in carrying out research into ESP.

Dr. Huang Jian

School of Foreign Studies

Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China