A new online learning resource for technical professionals

IEEE English for Engineering

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Technology continues to advance on a global scale.

To compete, engineers must be able to communicate

across national and cultural boundaries, and English is

recognized as the unifying language of science and

technology. IEEE has partnered with Cambridge University

Press to present an interactive program of engaging

online English instruction to address this need. IEEE

English for Engineering is designed to enable engineers

to communicate more confidently and effectively with

colleagues and customers.

Enhance collaborations and advance your career goals with effective English communication skills.

Advance technical communication skills when speaking, reading, writing, and listening to English

n A free placement exam to identify your English ability level

n Up to 45 hours of training content

n Four learning modules to develop key skills:

1 Speaking in technical English

2 Listening and comprehension

3 Technical writing

4 Reading and understanding technical publications

n Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced levels

n Printable individual certificates upon successfully

completing each level

n A dynamic and interactive online learning experience

n Excellent for self-study, or easily adaptable for group training

n Ideal for technical professionals who have basic English

knowledge and would like to enhance their technical

communication skills

Expert online English training includes:

Featuresn Four learning modules in Introductory, Intermediate, or

Advanced course levels

n A placement exam assesses your English proficiency and

recommends a path of course study

n Printable individual certificates upon successful completion

of each skill level

n Topics are relevant to all engineers, including electrical, civil,

and mechanical, as well as other technical professionals

n Visual elements guide the learner through skill areas

n Dynamic, interactive online learning experience

n Provides immediate feedback

n Progress through course in any order and any learning level

n Designed for self-study, but can also be used in group

training sessions facilitated by an instructor

n Receive CEUs and PDHs for each successfully completed

skill level

Benefitsn Communicate more effectively and share ideas with

colleagues

n Enhance communication skills for career advancement

n Strengthen written English communications, which can

help authors and researchers more effectively share their

research results

n Learn to effectively lead classroom conversations, lectures,

and assess assignments and projects

n Develop effective presentation and speaking skills

n Increase fluency in the specialized language needed for

work with a focus on technical and non-technical vocabulary

n Receive feedback and learn from mistakes in real time

n Learn authentic terminology and practice real tasks to help

prepare for everyday work

Quality technical English instruction effective for all engineering professionals

IEEE English for Engineering is based on content from the

bestselling book by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge English for Engineering. Augmenting the content are many

articles from IEEE journals and magazines, as well as IEEE.tv

technical videos. The fully interactive coursework is optimized

for the online learner.

Be an effective part of the global conversation

What impression do you make when speaking and writing to an English language audience?

IEEE English for Engineering is an excellent way for engineers, students, faculty, working technical professionals, and

corporate research and development teams to prepare for success.

IEEE English for Engineering

Be an effective part of the global conversation Self-paced learning—at your level

Learning levelsIEEE English for Engineers online learning is offered in three

distinct levels, introductory, intermediate, and advanced.

Learners can progress through the lessons individually

and receive feedback on progress.

Placement examDiscover the level of your English proficiency by taking the

placement exam, which is freely available to anyone. This exam

will automatically place you in the appropriate skill module and

level, saving you time in determining where to begin.

“IEEE English for Engineering is very useful with various examples and topics that help users improve spoken English and enrich vocabulary with technical-specific words.”

—Senior R&D Engineer, leading electronic design automation company, North America

Easy online access

Discoverable in the IEEE Xplore® digital library and delivered

via the IEEE Learning Management System (IEEE LMS).

Learners will sign in to the IEEE LMS with their IEEE

Account for a personalized online learning experience.

Promote your achievementPrintable individual certificates,

available upon the successful

completion of each module,

help learners share

their achievements.

IEEE English for Engineering

John Smith has completed the module

Listening Introductory Level 5 June 2012

Credit Hours: .4 CEUs; 4 PDHs

Vice President, IEEE Educational Activities

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Testimonials

“Users can learn quite a lot of technical vocabulary and expressions, and learn how to describe various products, problems, and solutions.”

—Lecturer, prestigious technical university, China

“Having a large number of international students in our college of engineering, they appreciate the opportunity IEEE English for Engineering offers to improve English skills, especially in listening and writing.”

—Engineering Librarian, prominent university, North America

“The course provides a number of work-related communication scenarios, which is ideal for the learning environment.”

—Market Researcher, respected telecommunications company, China

“The IEEE English for Engineering online course is perfect for speakers whose first language is not English!”

—Engineering Student, leading university, North America

See how IEEE English for Engineering can help your organization.To learn more and request a custom quote, contact your IEEE Account Manager today.

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