Developing Oral Communication with Engineering Students

Authors

  • Mihai Ion Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

EST (English for Science and Technology), engineering communication, oral presentation, role play, didactic approach

Abstract

Due to an increasing globalisation tendency in trade, commerce, and industry, engineering students need not only technical knowledge but also good English language skills. The present paper focuses on various activities and strategies for developing the students’ oral skills. The didactic approach takes into consideration the particular needs of technically inclined students.

Author Biography

Mihai Ion, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Foreign Languages

Published

2008-11-09

Issue

Section

PHILOLOGY AND CULTURAL STUDIES