English for Electrical Engineering - Edition 2

English for Electrical Engineering is a technical course at A2/B1 level of Common European Framework prepared for students of Technical Universities. It aims at acquainting students with the basic vocabulary and language structures necessary for communication for electrical and energy engineers. The book is divided into two related parts which may be dealt with independently.

In part I texts are followed by numerous exercises enabling students to practice their language skills. Part I includes optional listening – the texts labeled with [speaker] sign are accompanied by reading prepared by the lecturers of the Centre of Languages and Communication at Poznan University of Technology. They are available on the web page of CLC in the didactics section www.clc.put .poznan.pl.

A wide variety of exercises in part II gives students an opportunity to revise material from part I and to develop professional language. Their range corresponds with the topics covered in part I and highlights the most significant grammar problems indispensable for communication at the suggested level.

Group work exercises aim at encouraging students to work with people who might express their own opinions as well as at developing communication skills. The choice of the activities is intended to be dependent on the language level of students and their interests and professional needs, as well as requirements.

Contents:

Part I Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering for English Language Learning

Unit 1. The atom, conductors, semiconductors and insulators

Unit 2. Electric charge

Unit 3. Electric circuit

Unit 4. Potential difference

Unit 5. Resistance

Unit 6. Ohm’s law

Unit 7. Electrical power

Unit 8. Protective devices

Unit 9. Cells and batteries

Unit 10. Magnetism

Unit 11. DC motor

Unit 12. The generator

Unit 13. Transformers

Unit 14. Power transmission and distribution

Unit 15. Sources of energy

Unit 16. Cables Additional exercises

Key: part I

Bibliography: part I

Part II 3R Exercises – to Relax, to Remember, to Revise

Unit 1. The atom, conductors, semiconductors and insulators

Unit 2. Electric charge

Unit 3. Electric circuit

Unit 4. Potential difference

Unit 5. Resistance

Unit 6. Ohm’s law

Unit 7. Electrical power

Unit 8. Protective devices

Unit 9. Cells and batteries