Author(s)

Yuyan Du

Corresponding Author

Yuyan Du

Abstract

Current problems concerning compiling ESP textbooks include failing to meet students’ practical needs or being unable to keep pace with the advancing times. Therefore an ESP textbook writing model suitable for Chinese learners is required. By using a “Teaching Theory-Action Research” Integrated Model, an action research on compiling Spoken English for Occupational Purposes based on the Production-Oriented Approach (POA) is conducted. This study focuses on the effective implementation of the POA teaching process by going through three stages of textbook writing. It is revealed that the POA theory facilitates the integration of learning and use and improves occupational English proficiency, thus providing a referential model for compiling ESP textbooks.

Keywords

POA, ESP Textbook Writing, Action Research