This document discusses teaching English for specific purposes (ESP). It provides context for teaching ESP in private language schools, universities, companies, and individually. It describes the teacher's role and focuses on developing students' communicative competence. Before teaching business English, a needs analysis should be conducted to understand students' current abilities and target needs. The document outlines types of needs and steps for designing a syllabus, including specifying aims and objectives, identifying content threads, and organizing the structure. It also discusses selecting appropriate materials, assessing skills like speaking, writing, and the types of writing relevant to business English.