In this talk, we discuss the kinds of teaching methods and materials used in English for study purposes, the needs-related nature of teaching and reasons why EAP methods and materials are often distinctive from those used in general English language teaching. The topic of EAP methods and materials is important because EAP teachers are often called on to develop or adapt courses to meet the particular needs of their class of learners. In doing this, they need to consider the methodologies and materials they will use. Very often published materials are of limited relevance to their class and so EAP teachers adapt them or develop ‘in-house’ materials. Helen will provide examples of methods and materials drawing on case reports of teaching innovations in local settings as well as demonstrate ways that teaching methods and materials are often linked to the language practices, methodologies and learning styles of academic study and the learners’ targeted discipline.

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