2017 lec 1

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Lecture 1English 1

26/9/2016

If I was the president I will make health care more

afoardable.

If I were the president I would make healthcare more

affordable.

IDIOM

How important is English language fluency for Engineers?

•Research and academic courses are recorded and written in English.

•Without fluency in English, engineering students may find it difficult to understand the concept being conveyed by the authors.

How important is English language fluency for Engineers?

Reasons why an Engineer should be fluent in English:

1. For success in any field, one has to know, understand and communicate effectively. communication skills is the key to success.

2. The English now is a bridge language of international business, technology, research and aviation. About 1.8 billion speak English and the number is still rising.

How important is English language fluency for Engineers?

For communication purposes, an engineer must bear these things in mind

To study abroad in the best universities of the world, students have to

take up standardized tests IELTS to prove their English language proficiency.

How important is English language fluency for Engineers?

1. Today, employers seek graduates with sound communication skills.

2. Having good communication skills is a valuable asset for any organization. Professionals with strong hold of English language are set in higher levels of any organization.

The ILOs

Intended Learning Outcomes

Intended Learning Outcomes from English 1

• Learn how to express your thoughts in English through acquiring new vocabulary and expressions presented in various topics of reading and writing.

• Improving pronunciation and fluency.• Describing a simple trend or phenomenon with given tools and

clarified methods.

Tim’s tips for improving your English

Content

Vocabulary

Expressions

Comprehension

Describing

ContentEnglish 1

Vocabulary

Expressions&

Idioms

Comprehension

Describing &

writing

2 Quizzes 20

Sheets, Project & Attendance

20

Midterm 20

Final 40

Grade and Score

Debris

Pronunciation