Sectoral study of English language training and qualification in the professional family of chemistry
Keywords:
English for Specific Purposes, didactics of the English language, needs analysisAbstract
The aim of this research is to detect needs and tendencies in English language training and qualification in Spain within the framework of the Chemical industry. This work employs a descriptive analysis method with a qualitative approach. A questionnaire was prepared and postedto a representative sample of the Chemical industry. From that study, some relevant information was achieved on:
- Identifying characteristics of the companies
- Use of the English language
- Analysis of the current training and possible improvements
The results of this work will be used to improve, in a second research, the existing training in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) within theframework of the Chemical industry.
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