Integration of English for specific purposes in the chemical technology training

Abstract

Learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is one option for optimizing foreign language teaching in a course for academic purposes. The article presents a study on the integration of ESP in the chemical technology subjects. Specialized content was designed to investigate the application of translation of scientific and professional literature on methodological context and in accordance with its specific functions in engineering disciplines (in particular specialties of vocational direction chemical technology) to build professional competencies. Arising problems are identified; an approach for optimizing and monitoring of training is developed, taking into account its specific nature in the engineering disciplines.