Course description
The Technical English course covers the core language and skills that you will need to communicate successfully in Technical and Industrial areas. Technical concepts will be clearly presented using texts and illustrations, and topics will reflect the latest developments in the field of Technology. Your English teacher will adapt the course to your specific needs, concentrating on expanding your Technical vocabulary. Grammar will be regularly revised, with a comprehensive Grammar summary review.
Course outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
– Describe technical functions and applications
– Emphasise technical advantages
– Simplify and illustrate technical explanations
– Discuss quality issues
– Discuss technical requirements
– Assess feasibility
– Describe improvements and redesigns
Sample syllabus
– A manufacturing company: products and markets
– Company size and background
– Explaining the process
– Automation.Tools and equipment
– Workshop facilities
– An inventory
– Suppliers and sub-contractors
– Choosing suppliers
– A product guarantee
– An insurance policy
– Buildings and installations
– Project planning
– Preventive maintenance
– Accidents
– Environmental matters
– Recycling
– Legislation
