Towards Formation of a New Model of ESP Teacher

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The scientific-technical progress of the second half of XX century brought the necessity of formation of such branch of English Studies as English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is. It is more than 25 years as ESP is a subject of research, it is discussed and considered in different scientific articles, a lot of books and textbooks are devoted to this subject both on scientific and practical levels. ESP comprises English for a lot of completely different branches. It is equally important for such basic linguistic activities as teaching and translation although in the case of the latter it is more often referred to as specialized English. Such issue as existing models of ESP teacher implying: 1) EFL teacher with practical experience in ESP, and 2) subject teacher with knowledge of foreign language is actual. In addition to the existing models of ESP teachers, linguists or specialists of specific fields we decided to develop the new model of ESP teacher who after receiving certain qualifications would be able to meet the needs of ESP students at higher education institutions.