Includes a glossary and answers at the end of the book.

"Everyday Technical English is for students with an intermediate level of English and can be used in the classroom or for self-study. The book develops spoken language skills by presenting and practising vocabulary and expressions that are useful in everyday working life.

Everyday Technical English offers:
essential language and vocabulary presented in realistic contexts
useful notes to explain important language points
a variety of practice exercises with answer key provided
a glossary section at the end of the book with space for translation into your own language
useful phrases and dialogues recorded on CD

English for Work is a new series title that will provide the language needed in the everyday workplace." (Book Cover)

CONTENTS

1. WORKING IN INDUSTRY

Dialogues 1:
A manufacturing company
Products and markets
Company size
Company background

Dialogues 2:
Training
Job responsibilities
Being in charge
Team-working
Hours and holidays
Shift systems

2. A TOUR OF THE WORKPLACE

Dialogues 1:
Arriving
Location
Describing the layout
Showing a visitor around

Dialogues 2:
A new installation
Speed and capacity
Explaining the process
Automation

3. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Dialogues 1:
Workshop facilities
The right tool for the jobs
In the storeroom
An unfamiliar piece of equipment

Dialogues 2:
An inventory
Measurements
The wrong size
Describing things

4. SUPPLIERS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS

Dialogues 1:
Choosing suppliers
Guaranteed supply
Extra staff
A new supplier
A rush order

Dialogues 2:
A service contract
Extended warranty
A product guarantee
An insurance policy

5. BUILDINGS AND INSTALLATIONS

Dialogues 1:
A new warehouse
The building schedule
Project planning
Making progress

Dialogues 2:
Phase 1 of a project
A new stock system
Going live
An upgrade

6. MAINTENANCE

Dialogues 1: A minor fault
Light or heavy use?
Common problems
Jobs to do

Dialogues 2: Preventing maintenance
Discussing frequency
Regular services
Non-urgent repairs

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

Dialogues 1:
A personnel problem
An electrical problem
A problem in the office
Mechanical problem 1
Mechanical problem 2

Dialogues 2:
A computer virus
The wrong software
The screen is frozen
Internet problems
Memory problems

8. SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

Dialogues 1:
A noisy environment
Warning signs
Hazards
Machine safety

Dialogues 2:
Flammable materials
The evacuation procedure
Dealing with a fire
Accident 1: A cut hand
Accident 2: An ankle injury
Accident 3: A fall

9. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Dialogues 1:
Recycling
Environmentally-friendly products
Energy

Dialogues 2: Disposing of waste
Air pollution
Water pollution
Legislation

Work list

Glossary

Answers