English for Information Technology
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Course Outline |
English for Specific Purposes – English for Information Technology |
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Objectives |
a) Thorough training in vocabulary used in the IT sector b) Thorough training in all areas regarding IT certificates |
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Prerequisites |
a) Minimum knowledge of start-up vocabulary at Intermediate level of general English b) Minimum knowledge of start-up grammar at Intermediate level of general English |
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Material |
a) Oxford English for Information Technology (authored by: Eric H. Glendinning and John McEwan) b) Newspaper and magazine articles c) Specialist presentations |
- General Information
The aim of this seminar is to develop and enhance the attendees' receptive and productive skills (reading and listening, speaking and writing respectively) required to master all areas of information technology in English, and thus gain the knowledge and confidence needed to become effective communicators in the field of new technologies. In addition, the course is suitable for anybody who intends to sit for a formal IT examination in English.
The areas of study covered in the seminars include:
- Reading
- Listening
- Use of English
- Speaking
- Writing
Naturally, major emphasis is put on speaking and listening as these skills are essential to mastering the day-to-day business communication in the world of IT.