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A short self-study or classroom course (40-60 hours) for engineers who need to use English in the workplace.Cambridge English for Engineering develops the communication skills and specialist English language knowledge of engineering professionals, enabling them to communicate more confidently and effectively with colleagues and customers.The ten standalone units cover topics common to all kinds of engineering - including civil, electrical and mechanical - such as procedures and precautions

Professional English in Use Engineering presents and practises over 1000 words and phrases to help you function in English in your everyday working life. Using the highly successful format of presentation on the left hand page and practice on the righthand page, Professional English in Use Engineering presents essential vocabulary in context to help you use the words more easily. Easy to use, attractively designed in four colours throughout and and fully comprehensive, this book will be invaluable foranyone needing to use English for their professional lives. It is suitable for one-to-one classroom use and self-study.

A comprehensive science dictionary for upper secondary studentsThe Oxford Student's Science Dictionary provides comprehensive support to secondary school students in scientific terminology. With over 1000 key scientific concepts and additional related words, 2-colour illustrations and diagrams, and feature panels onspecial topics, this is a key dictionary for students preparing for GCSE and other exams.FeaturesComprehensive science dictionary for GCSE and beyondKey scientific terms and concepts explained in detail and supported by diagramsExtra help with featured entries on key topics such as electricity, classification, metals, and the periodic tableIdeal companion to the Oxford Student's Mathematics DictionaryFree online support with downloadable games, puzzles, and activities

Cambridge English for Scientists develops the communication skills and specialist English language knowledge of science students and professionals, enabling them to communicate more confidently and effectively in their work or study environment.Uniquely, this course focuses on both spoken and written communication, with each of the ten units relating to a case study based on real, published research. This makes the course ideal for scientists from a wide range of scientific backgrounds.Cambridge English for Scientists also develops the learners' language skills with practical reading and writing skills - such as applying for research funding or writing for publications - as well as with speaking and listening skills including'Describing and Reporting Problems With Experiments' and 'Presenting at a Conference'.Cambridge English for Scientists requires no specialist knowledge on the part of the teacher and comprehensive teacher's notes are available online. The course is also ideal for self-study.

Over 9,500 clear and concise entries, including bone morphogenetic protein, Convention on Biological Diversity, genome editing, Ice Cube Experiment, multi-core processor, PhyloCode, quarkonium, and World Wide TelescopeMore than 250 entries illustrated with straightforward, labelled diagramsCovers biology (including human biology), chemistry, physics, the earth sciences, computer science, and astronomyContains short biographies of leading scientists from around the worldFull page illustrated features on subjects such as the solar system and genetically modified organismsUseful appendices for easy reference include SI units and unit conversion, fundamental constants, the solar system, geological time scale, the periodic table, and up-to-date phylogenetic trees for plant and animal evolutionMini-chronologies support key entriesRecommended web links for many entries, accessed and kept up to date via the Dictionary of Science companion websiteNew to this Edition:Revised and fully updated content, including over 250 new entriesExpanded coverage of many areas, including nanotechnology, quantum physics, molecular biology, genomics, and the science of climate changeNew entries include bone morphogenetic protein, Convention on Biological Diversity, genome editing, Ice Cube Experiment, multi-core processor, PhyloCode, quarkonium, and World Wide Telescope

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