Course Content 'Energy English'

 After successful completion of the program, you should be able to
 

• use English at a B2 level and be familiar with the terminology used in the energy industry;
• write English business emails and letters as well as academic essays on energy topics;
• actively participate in negotiations and meetings, and to give vivid and effective presentations in English
• all with the necessary background knowledge of social customs and manners deemed appropriate in Anglo-Saxon countries, 
and by taking into consideration the intercultural differences which may be involved in communication on a global level. 
      

The students are provided with knowledge of the relevant vocabulary of the following topics:

• The Technology of Energy: Generation including conventional energy sources, distribution, energy usage;
• Renewable Energy: Wind, solar, hydro power; wave, tidal, geothermal and biomass energy;
• Energy Economics.

The second part focuses mainly on developing active language skills in the field of Business English using the energy related vocabulary:

• Writing incl. Academic Writing;
• Meetings, Negotiations and Presentations
• Intercultural Communication and Management.
   

In addition, the course content includes a comprehensive grammar review with accompanying exercises.

Course Objective
After successful completion of the program, you should be able to use English at a B2 level and be familiar with the terminology used in the energy industry. You should be able to write English business emails and letters as well as academic essays on energy topics, to actively participate in negotiations and meetings, and to give vivid and effective presentations in English, all with the necessary background knowledge of social customs and manners deemed appropriate in Anglo-Saxon countries, and by taking into consideration the intercultural differences which may be involved in communication on a global level.