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More than ESP: International Experts on How to Teach English Effectively in Higher Education

English Language Specialist Ann Mabbott, Professor Emeritus, Hamline University, USA:

To make a successful content course in English, one has to first give students clear instructions so that they can understand what they are learning. Mathematics, Physics or Social sciences professors do not necessarily know how to teach a language even if they can speak it perfectly. This is something that English teachers and content teachers have to collaborate on. 

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