Exploring textual diversity: scientific and business communication texts in English language courses
Exploring textual diversity: scientific and business communication texts in English language courses

Author(s): Vanya Ivanova, Gergana Petkova
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Foreign languages learning, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language acquisition, Pragmatics, Stylistics
Published by: Институт за български език „Проф. Любомир Андрейчин“, Българска академия на науките
Keywords: language education; teaching strategies; scientific texts; business communication materials
Summary/Abstract: The ability to comprehend and engage with academic and professional documents is crucial for university learners pursuing a degree in informatics within the realm of their English language education. This article explores how teachers can introduce students to a variety of scientific and business communication texts by designing specific tasks to enhance their skills in interacting with such materials. Our goal is to give some insights to the ongoing conversation about foreign language education by sharing different strategies and assignments used in this context. We aim to highlight effective teaching practices that empower students to navigate the complexities of scientific discourse with confidence. The article provides a practical example, illustrating the teaching of the job application topic with background information and examples of practicе activities.

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