English for the Energy Industries: Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals
English for the Energy Industries is a foundation English course for employees in the oil, gas and petrochemicals industries. It is aimed at pre- and low-intermediate level students who have a basic grasp of English, but who need to use technical and semi-technical vocabulary within specific functional language applicable to the workplace. It provides approximately 140 hours of listening, speaking, reading, writing and language practice activities.
English for the Energy Industries focuses on high-frequency lexis and structures used in the work environment, such as the language of safety, instructions, descriptions of equipment, processes and systems.
English for the Energy Industries develops the four language skills in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts:
A comprehensive Glossary provides clear explanations of approximately 160 key terms in common use in the energy industries.
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