English for Engineer

• Up to 24 – 40 hours of training content
• 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

• Features:

1. Topics are relevant to all engineers, including electrical, civil, and mechanical, as well as other technical professionals
2. Visual elements guide the learner through skill areas
3. Dynamic, interactive learning experience
4. Provides immediate feedback
5. Progress through course in any order and any learning level

• At the end of the training, partcipant is able to:

1. Communicate more effectively and share ideas with colleagues
2. Enhance communication skills for career advancement
3. Strengthen written English communications
4. Develop effective presentation and speaking skills
5. Increase fluency in the specialized language needed for work with a focus on
6. technical and non-technical vocabulary
7. Learn authentic terminology and practice real tasks to help prepare for everyday work

Unit	Skills	Language	Text
1. Technology in use	Describing technical functions and applications Explaining how technology Works Emphasising technical Advantages Simplifying and illustrating technical explanations	Words stemming from use allow, enable, permit, ensure, Prevent Verbs to describe ovement Verbs and adjectives to Describe Advantages Adverbs for adding Emphasis Phrases for simplifying And Rephrasing	Listening GPS applications Space elevators Advantages of a new pump A guided tour Reading Space elevators Otis lift technology Pile foundations
2. Materials technology	Describing specific Materials Categorising materials Specifying and describing Properties Discussing quality Issues	Common materials Categories of materials consist of, comprise, made of, made from, made out of Properties of materials Phrases for describing requirements Compounds of resistant Adverbs of degree	Listening An environmental audit Specialised tools High-performance Watches Reading Materials recycling Regenerative brakes Kevlar
3. Components and assemblies	Describing component shapes and features Explaining and assessing manufacturing techniques Explaining jointing and fixing techniques Describing positions of assembled components	Shapes and 3D features Words to describe machining Phrases for describing suitability Verbs and nouns to describe joints and fixings Prepositions of position	Listening A project briefing Electrical plugs and sockets Metal fabrication UHP waterjet cutting Options for fixing Cluster ballooning Reading Cutting operations Flow waterjet technology Joints and fixings The flying garden chair
4. Engineering design	Working with drawings Discussing dimensions and Precision Describing design phases and procedures Resolving design problems	Views on technical drawings Phrases related to scale Phrases related to tolerance length, width, thickness, etc. Drawing types and versions Verbs for describing stages of a design process Verbs and nouns for describing design problems	Listening A drawing query Scale A floor design Design procedures Revising a detail Reading Superflat floors Queries and instructions
5.Breaking point	Describing types of technical problem Assessing and interpreting Faults Describing the causes of faults Discussing repairs and maintenance	Verbs and adjectives for describing technical problems Words for describing faults and their severity Phrases for describing certainty/uncertainty Adjectives with prefixes for describing technical problems Verbs for describing repairs and maintenance	Listening A racing car test session Test session problems Technical help-line Tyre pressure problems A maintenance Check Reading Air Transat Flight 236
6.Technical development	Discussing technical requirements Suggesting ideas and solutions Assessing feasibility Describing improvements and redesigns	Phrases for referring to issues Phrases for referring to quantity and extent Phrases or suggesting solutions and alternatives Idioms to describe feasibility Verbs with re… to describe Modifications Idioms to describe redesigning	Listening Simulator requirements and effects Lifting options Hole requirements and forming A project briefing Reading Mammoth proble
7.Procedures and precautions	Describing health and safety precautions Emphasising the importance of precautions Discussing regulations and standards Working with written instructions and notices	Types of industrial hazards Types of protective equipment Phrases for emphasising importance Terms to describe regulations Common language on safety notices Language style in written instructions	Listening A safety meeting Hazard analysis Live line precautions Safety training Oral instructions Reading Live line maintenance Helicopter safety on oil platforms
8.Monitoring and control	Describing automated systems Referring to measurable parameters Discussing readings and trends Giving approximate figures	Words to describe automated systems Words to describe measurable parameters Words to describe fluctuations Words and phrases for approximating numbers	Listening Intelligent buildings and automation Monitoring and control systems Electricity demand and supply problems Pumped storage hydroelectric power Internal reviews Reading Industrial process monitoring Dynamic demand controls
9.Theory and practice	Explaining tests and experiments Exchanging views on predictions and theories Comparing results with Expectations Discussing causes and effects	Words to describe test types Words and phrases for stating assumptions Words and hrases for agreeing and disagreeing Phrases for comparing expectations and results Words for linking causes and effects	Listening Vehicle design and testing Water rockets Air drop problems Moon landings Reading A rocket competition Chicken cannon
10.Pushing the boundaries	Discussing performance and suitability Describing physical forces Discussing relative performance Describing capabilities and limitations	Adjectives for describing suitability and performance Words to describe types of forces factor, criteria, criterion, consideration Words and phrases to describe degrees of difference Words to describe capabilities and limits	Listening Wind turbine towers Tall structures TGV world speed record The story of John Paul Stapp Reading Wind turbines fact file Solar towers Transport alternatives The Sonic Wind tests The rocket sled proposal

Instructor
Henry Sumartono

Date & Venue
Date : 24 s.d 28 November 2014
Venue : Jl. Pondasi No. 50E Kampung Ambon – Jakarta Timur

For Further Information0
PT. TITIAN MEDIA CENDEKIA,
Ph. 022.7536405, 7536201 Fax. 022.7536201
Email. info@titianmc.co.id, titianmedia@gmail.com
Contact Person : Siska