Tech Talk: Better English through Reading in Science and Technology - Softcover

Eskey, Felixa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0472030779 ISBN 13: 9780472030774

Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT, 2005

Synopsis

Tech Talk contains authentic materials and excerpts from nonfiction books and from NPR that deal with popular, newsworthy issues in science and technology. Along with readings, the book also contains related exercises in comprehension, vocabulary, discussion, grammar, and writing. Although the readings in the book were selected to appeal to all readers, they may be especially helpful to English learners who are engineers, scientists, or university students in technical fields. In addition to providing reading practice, this textbook aims to:
"Teach grammar through examples of real usage.
"Provide practice in the writing styles commonly used in science and engineering: explanation, persuasion, and critical analysis.
"Provide opportunities for verbal practice through class discussion
"Encourage English learners to read independently and to learn language through reading.

About this title

About the Author:

Felixa Eskey is a materials writer and an engineering consultant based in Vermont.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0472030779
• ISBN 13: 9780472030774
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200