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JANUARY 2008: Take Off: English for Engineering

8 Jan 2008

Happy New Year to you all!

Please see below for details of a new book from Garnet Education to be released in January 2008

Take-Off: Technical English for Engineering

Author: David Morgan & Nicholas Regan
Level: Intermediate English (CEF B1, IELTS 4.0)
User: College students/trainees in aviation
Publication Date: March 31st 2008

Illustrations: Full-colour photographs & illustrations throughout
Books & Multimedia             ISBN                                  
Take-Off Course Book         978-1-85964-974-9       
Take-Off Teacher's Book     978-1-85964-975-6        
Take-Off Workbook              978-1-85964-976-3       

A new, practical course for students studying technical English, especially in the aviation industry

Key Features

• Audio CDs included
• Skills development focus
• Task-based approach
• Variety of texts and tasks
• Glossary & electrical symbol appendix
  

Benefits

• Opportunity for further self-study & homework
• Develops practical skills for dealing with oral & written instructions & documentation such as operational systems & safety
• Builds students’ confidence and motivation through achievable tasks
• Exposes students to a wide range of aeronautical topics
• Builds knowledge of key vocabulary in this industry

Contents
1. Design and innovation; 2. Manufacturing techniques; 3. Frameworks; 4. Control systems;
5. Engine and fuel systems; 6. Review I; 7. Safety and emergency; 8. Air and gas; 9. Electrical systems;
10. Communications; 11. Maintenance; 12. Review II

Companion Titles
Garnet Academic English series: Mechanical Engineering (forthcoming)
English for the Energy Industries