Presents a guide for technology students who wish to communicate accurately in English.
Eric H. Glendinning Book order
Eric H. Glendinning is a prolific author specializing in English for specific purposes, particularly within technical and academic fields. His work is dedicated to equipping learners with the precise language skills needed for disciplines such as computing, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Glendinning's pedagogical approach emphasizes practical application and the direct relevance of language acquisition to professional and scholarly pursuits.






- 2017
- 2008
Technology 2
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Authentic and up-to date information in every course, written and checked by industry insiders Clear and straightforward structure, with each unit containing a menu of learning outcomes, and an end-of-unit checklist with 'Can do' tick boxes Teaches English in context, so students practise the language and skills they need for the job in real work situations Real-world profiles from genuine professionals in the 'It's my job' section offer authentic and engaging insights into the industry Extra facts, figures, quotations, and specialist terminology included in the top margin of unit pages Additional activities and tests in the Teacher's Resource Book make the course suitable for mixed-ability classes The Teacher's Resource Book provides specialist background to the industry for every unit, as well as industry tips to support non-expert teachers Project work in the Student's Book, additional activities on the Student's Site, and a Key words list of essential vocabulary at the end of every unit provide extra opportunities for revision
- 2007
Professional English in use. Medicine
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Professional English in Use Medicine contains 60 units covering a wide variety of medical vocabulary. Topics include diseases and symptoms, investigations, treatment, examining and prevention. The book also introduces general medical vocabulary related to parts and functions of the body, medical and para-medical personnel, education and training, research, and presentations. Professional English in Use Medicine has been carefully researched using the Institute for Applied Language Studies medical corpus and is a must for teachers of medical English and for medical practitioners who need to use English at work, either in their own country or abroad.
- 2005
English in Medicine is a course for doctors, medical students and other medical professionals who need to communicate with patients and medical colleagues. Each of the seven units focuses on one area of doctor-patient communication, from history-taking and examination to diagnosis and treatment. The course develops all four skills through a wide variety of activities. The third edition is now in full colour and has been updated to take account of developments in medicine and the impact of new information technology. The course does not require specialist knowledge on the part of the teacher.
- 2003
Oxford English for Information Technology: Teacher´s Guide
- 138 pages
- 5 hours of reading
This Second Edition of Oxford English for Information Technology teaches students language skills in the context of computing and information technology. The Teacher's Guide provides teaching objectives, teaching notes and answer key, listening script and photocopiable progress tests.
- 2002
Oxford English for information technology
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This text offers 25 topic-based units, each covering a key area of IT. There is a variety of texts and visual material, taken from textbooks, newspapers, computing magazines, web pages, manuals, and advertisements.
- 1999
Basic English for computing
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A fully revised and updated edition of this popular low-level course.
- 1995
Oxford English for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Answer Book with Teaching Notes
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Helps students to combine their knowledge of English with their technical knowledge and develops all four skills through varied activities. Five units out of thirty are based on interviews with students and people working in the industry and place more emphasis on listening skills.
- 1993
Oxford English for electronics
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Electronics in the home - Choosing a course - Full-time student - Component values - Batteries - Making a recording - Sound engineer - Remote control - Alarm systems - Radio - Transistor characteristics - Metal detector - Music centre - Day release student - Drum machine - Audio recording systems - CDs - Graphs - Test and repair instruments - High definition televisión - Video cassette recorder - Technician - Computers - Digital watch - Field engineer - Telecommunications - Cellphones - Data transmission - Careers in electronics - Job ads
- 1992
A course for learners of intermediate level or above who need to develop their reading skills for academic purposes. The text adopts a learner-centred approach suitable for both classroom use and self-study.




