Who is it for? Adult learners working in technical jobs in an international context In work learners who are technicians engineers supervisors or team leaders People who need to communicate with co workers frequently also non native users of English about very practical technical subjects installations working practices processes problems etc People who need to communicate by e mail make telephone calls and read and understand manuals written in English Above all people whose main aim is to communicate effectively in English to get the job done Key features: Simple needs related language presented clearly and logically on a need to know basis to help learners start communicating immediately Vocabulary relevant to technical applications Short practical speaking tasks enable learners to use new language in hands on contexts such as explaining purpose giving instructions and describing what things do Frequent recycling to continually review and consolidate learning Real help in telephoning e mailing and reading technical information Survival skills such as getting directions changing money and ordering food plus games and other fun activities
