The communication@work course materials for teacher training aim to provide a practice-oriented introduction and guidelines for a learner-centred approach to the teaching of English for Specific (or occupational) Purposes, by developing an awareness based on 20th-century research in the following areas:
> learners' needs, interests and expectations in language learning;
> syllabus and course materials based on a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
> teachers' changing roles, motivation and expectations in professional development;
> reflective approaches to the teaching of English considering language acquisition and learning, based on interaction about authentic texts, on fluency before accuracy,
focussing on integrating skills, from comprehension to communication, and promoting learner autonomy and self-assessment.
