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Humanities
- ISSN: 2155-7993
- Journal of Modern Education Review
Material Development of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) for Tourism
Program at Vocational School 6 of Surabaya Indonesia
Tery Kusumawardani
(Surabaya Grammar School, Indonesia)
Abstract: Based on the 2013 English Curriculum, both senior high school and vocational learners receive the exact same English learning materials. Meanwhile, the English learning materials for vocational learners are supposed to be more specific in bordering certain areas. This study aimed at developing English learning materials for tourism program at Vocational School (SMKN) 6 of Surabaya. The data was gained qualitatively by carrying out needs analysis through questionnaires and interviews. The results of needs analysis revealed that learner of tourism program need more speaking activities and pronunciation practice. They also need to be exposed to numerous videos and pictures, asking and giving questions, and vocabulary practice. The product of material development was validated by the tourism program teacher and responded that the product met the learners’ needs. This product of material development is suitable for tourism program learners.
Key words: vocational learners, material development, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), tourism program
