English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is categorized into two main classification areas English for
Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Occupational Purposes (EOP). In this article authors briefly
describe the differences between these two sub-branches of ESP. At the same time this article deals with the
implementing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in teaching Combined Major Program 6B015002
‘Chemistry and Biology’ at Suleyman Demirel University (SDU). Some of higher-leveled students like to
enhance their comprehension of Academic English. Thus, EAP course was introduced to meet higher-leveled
students’ academic and professional interests. The main purpose of the EAP course was to provide learners
with all basic abilities to conduct research and generate a piece of extended writing in their own subjectspecific area. Students not only needed to work on their study skills such as techniques, note-taking, and
compiling bibliography, but also on acquiring study competencies which involved development of critical
questioning, allocating the tasks, compiling an abstract book, and organizing conference skills