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English for Specific Purposes Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for English for Specific Purposes in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the English for Specific Purposes format

English for Specific Purposes is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Discourse Analysis in Language Studies, EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Second Language Learning and Teaching.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, English for Specific Purposes 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inDiscourse Analysis in Language Studies EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning Second Language Learning and Teaching Second Language Acquisition and Learning Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
ISSN0889-4906
Citation impact (2-yr)3.29
h-index146
i10-index848
Total citations78,554
Article processing charge$3,670
Top institutions publishing hereHong Kong Polytechnic University
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in English for Specific Purposes per year

51
2014
42
2015
40
2016
36
2017
39
2018
37
2019
50
2020
44
2021
49
2022
65
2023
51
2024
52
2025

Citation impact of English for Specific Purposes by publication year

2.5K
2014
1.5K
2015
1.6K
2016
1.5K
2017
1.5K
2018
791
2019
1.2K
2020
886
2021
741
2022
510
2023
320
2024
115
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

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English for Specific Purposes template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the English for Specific Purposes format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the English for Specific Purposes template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does English for Specific Purposes use?
English for Specific Purposes uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, English for Specific Purposes 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to English for Specific Purposes?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready English for Specific Purposes document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the English for Specific Purposes template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the English for Specific Purposes format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes English for Specific Purposes?
English for Specific Purposes is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's English for Specific Purposes template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready English for Specific Purposes PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official English for Specific Purposes template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the English for Specific Purposes template cost?
You can start writing in the English for Specific Purposes template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready English for Specific Purposes PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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