The aim of English for Architects and Engineers is to improve their professional communication skills. The course covers high-priority language as follows:
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Use of case studies and situation-based activities
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Useful language presented and practised in professional contexts
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Authentic and challenging texts to make your learning interesting and motivating
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Realistic listening activities that enable participants to engage in technical and business conversations
A Task-Based Learning (TBL) Approach
In a task-based lesson the teacher does not pre-determine what language will be studied. The lesson is based around the completion of a central task and the language studied is determined by what happens as participants complete it.
The teacher introduces the topic and gives participants clear instructions on what they will have to do to complete the task, and helps them to recall the language that may be useful.
Participants complete a task in pairs or groups using the language resources that they have as the teacher monitors and offers encouragement. They prepare oral or written reports to tell others what happened during their task.
They then practise what they are going to say in their groups. Meanwhile the teacher is available for the participants to ask for advice to clear up any language questions they may have.
Finally, the teacher selects language areas to practise based upon the needs of participants and what emerged from the task and report phases. Participants engage in activities that increase their confidence and make notes of useful language.
The Advantages of TBL
A natural context is developed from participants’ experiences with language that is personalised and relevant to them. They also have a much more varied exposure to technical and business language and are encouraged to use a wider range of phrases, vocabulary and language patterns. It is a strong communicative approach where they spend a lot of time communicating. It is enjoyable and motivating. Most importantly, the language explored arises from participants’ specific needs.
Outline of Modules for the Effective Use of Professional English
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Interpersonal Relationships
Small talk in various scenarios (e.g. the weather, leisure activities)
Getting acquainted
Talking about careers jobs and professions (educational background and career history, duties and responsibilities, job-related skills)
Describing personal and organisational relationships
2. Effective Communication
Making suggestions
Effective questions
Agreeing and disagreeing
Making choices and decisions
Time expressions
Clarifying and summarising
Handling misunderstanding
3. Addressing Problems, Dealing with Conflict and Negotiating Solutions
Expressing beliefs and opinions
Effective questions (clarification, obtaining more information)
Claiming and denying
Degrees of certainty and doubt
Agreeing and disagreeing
Making suggestions, choices and decisions
Talking about cause and effect
Expressing feelings and emotions regarding work, plans and results
4. Handling Telephone Conversations
Greetings and self-introduction
Stating purpose of call and reporting situations
Clarifying (discourse markers for explaining, clarifying, rephrasing, etc)
Summarizing
Closing the conversation
5. Writing Skills
Keeping it short and simple
Forms of address and salutations
Stating purpose
Discourse-referring words (issue, topic, argument, fact, approach)
Words for linking sentences and clauses
Expressing condition and possibility
Making comparisons and contrasts
Degrees of certainty and doubt
Assertive vs. tactful statements (formal and informal registers)
Closings
GRAMMAR (to be defined according to level)
Architectural – Engeneering English
General Provisions
Proposal Requirements and Conditions
Award and Execution of Contract
Scope of Work
Control of the Work
Control of Materials
Facilities and Equipment
Field Expenses and Purchases
Measurement and Payment
Contract Administration
Project Records and Reports
Funds
Contract Change Orders
Disputes
Emergency Contract Administration
Compliance
Environmental Rules and Regulations
Labor Compliance
STRUTTURA DEL CORSO
Numero iscritti: massimo 15 partecipanti.
Docenza: altamente qualificata.
Lezioni: 2 lezioni settimanali.
Materiale didattico: incluso.
Per info e modalità di partecipazione
DEI Consulting
Via Nomentana 16/20
00161 Roma
Fax: 06.4403.307
Dott.ssa Emanuela Testa - Dott.ssa Daniela De Gasperis
tel. 06.44163.768 - 06.44164771
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