Technical English

By Terry Phillips

Technical English• This course has been designed for learners

who will be using English in a scientific or engineering environment.

• Intermediate–upper-intermediate• CEF: B1–B2• IELTS: 4.0–6.0

Technical English• Introduces the vocabulary to understand and

communicate basic technical concepts in fields such as algebra, chemistry and physics.

• Presents vocabulary related to specific technical area, and reviews relevant grammar points to help students express themselves with confidence.

• Direct and concise approach encourages students to work both independently and with others on a range of activities.

Technical English• Variety of authentic text types, such as

instruction manuals and scientific articles.• Range of listening texts, such as lectures and

dialogues.• Transferable reading and listening skills with

grammar for clarification and support.• Authentic tasks designed to promote

transferable skills.• Covers 500 basic technical words.

Technical English• 21 units covering a wide range of technical

themes.• Full-colour, 120-page Course Book with audio

CD.• Teacher’s Book with lesson-by-lesson notes,

including answer keys and transcripts.

Units1. Points and lines2. Fractions and ordinals3. Arithmetic4. Surfaces and angles5. Spaces and volumes6. Measuring7. Algebra and formulas8. Natural or man-made?9. Bits and bytes10.Computer networking

Units11.Elements and compounds12.States of matter13.Properties of matter14.Symbols and keys15.Structures and plans16.Forces, loads and tools17.Energy and motion18.Cells, organs and systems19.Chains, webs and cycles20.Micromachines21.Electricity and magnetism

Reviews‘Students as well as subject lecturers find Technical English very helpful, as it presents the technical terms they need in their studies along with the language components in the book. The variety of topics fits in with our needs as the students study math, sciences and agriculture in addition to other topics. It’s a combination we could not find in any other English book.’ – Dr Amna Bedri, Head of English Department, Ahfad University for Women, Sudan

About the AuthorTerry Phillips has worked in ELT for more than 35 years as a teacher, supervisor, manager and school owner. As a consultant, he has worked in more than 20 countries in all parts of the world.He has written more than 160 books in ELT, including the multi-level EAP course, Skills in English, highly commended by The ESU Award judges.

QuestionsAt what level is Technical English aimed?

Intermediate to upper-intermediate, CEF: B1–B2, IELTS 4–6

How many units does Technical English have?21

How many technical words does it introduce?500