Technical English

Objectives

Aprofundar o conhecimento de estruturas gramaticais e do vocabulário da língua inglesa; Exprimir-se, de forma fluente, na oralidade e na escrita;

Adquirir vocabulário pertinente para a sua área técnica;

Compreender textos diversificados e/ou relacionados com a sua área de estudos; Produzir textos diversificados e/ou relacionados com a sua área de estudos; Desenvolver a capacidade interpretativa de textos em língua inglesa.

Program

A. Grammar

1. Verb forms

2. Modal Verbs

3. Prepositions

4. Definite and indefinite articles

5. Pronouns

6. Adjectives and adverbs

7. Idiomatic expressions

8. Writing and reading skills

9. Structuring texts

 

B. Functional/notional content 

1. Expressing opinion and attitudes; giving suggestions or advice

2. Describing past experiences and storytelling

3. Describing feelings and emotions

4. Making comparisons and assessments

5. Describing future plans and ambitions; making predictions

6. Writing and responding to semi-formal or formal messages

7. Dealing with workplace situations

Teaching Methodologies

The Communicative Approach to teaching English is adopted. Classes are conducted entirely in English, structured on the following models: presentation, guided practice, free practice and production (PPP), and engage, study, activate (ESA). Independent study and research are encouraged. Intensive study of grammar and usage is incorporated within lessons whenever deemed appropriate. Students practice their language skills, individually and in pairs or groups. Simulated situations and role-play are used to promote communicative interaction and to make learning memorable. Self-correction and peer-help are encouraged.

Bibliography

ACKLAM, R. (1992). Help with Phrasal Verbs. Oxford: Macmillan Education.
ANDERSON, K., MACLEAN, J. & LYNCH, T. (2004). Study Speaking. Cambridge: University Press.
BRIEGER, N. & POHL, A. (2007). Technical English: Vocabulary and Grammar. Oxford: Summertown.
KOESTER, A. (2004). The Language of Work. London: Routledge.
MARSEN, S. (2013). Professional Writing. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

 

Recommended reference works:

- a monolingual dictionary of the English language;
- a thesaurus;
- a bilingual dictionary (English/Portuguese);
- an English grammar book, for example: SWAN, M. & WALTER, C. (2019). Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate. Oxford: University Press.

Materials created by the teacher, a selection of texts and various audio and video clips will also be used.