Oxford English for Careers Technology for Engineering and Applied Sciences Student Book

Technology for Engineering and Applied Sciences: Special Edition gives students the language, information, and skills they will need for their career in the technology industry.

It presents students with English from a variety of technological fields and situations, such as manufacturing, transport, and medical technology. The course develops students’ communication skills, and provides them with background information in major technological concepts.

This special edition combines 21 selected units from Technology 1 and 2, in addition to 4 new ones covering Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Digital Technology. Every unit is supported by listening material on the new double audio CD, as well as teaching notes, photocopiable language tests, and class activities in the Teacher’s Resource Book (available online). Here, teachers can also find an extended Reading and Writing Bank, containing 18 new texts, comprehension questions, and reading and writing tips.

‘It’s my job’ sections offer students an insight into the lives of real people who work in the technology industry. The profiles are based on authentic interviews and sources, and teach students about the skills required for different business environments.

The ‘Customer Care’ sections give learners extra speaking and writing practice, teaching them how to communicate accurately and clearly in English when explaining complex technical matters to non-specialists.

The course supports teachers in the vocational teaching situation, providing them with specialist background information for the industry.