Lambert, Valerie <br/><br/>
Everyday Technical English /  
Valerie Lambert and Elaine Murray. 
 - 1st ed.  
 - Harlow :  Longman,  2008. 
 - 96 p. :  ill. ;  25 cm. 
 - English For Work.  1759-4960 .
<br/><br/>Includes a glossary and answers at the end of the book. 
<br/><br/>"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:<br/>  essential language and vocabulary presented in realistic contexts<br/>  useful notes to explain important language points<br/>  a variety of practice exercises with answer key provided<br/>  a glossary section at the end of the book with space for translation into your own language<br/>  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: <br/>  A manufacturing company<br/>  Products and markets<br/>  Company size<br/>  Company background Dialogues 2:<br/>  Training<br/>  Job responsibilities<br/>  Being in charge<br/>  Team-working<br/>  Hours and holidays<br/>  Shift systems 2. A TOUR OF THE WORKPLACE Dialogues 1:<br/>  Arriving<br/>  Location<br/>  Describing the layout<br/>  Showing a visitor around Dialogues 2:<br/>  A new installation<br/>  Speed and capacity<br/>  Explaining the process<br/>  Automation 3. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Dialogues 1: <br/>  Workshop facilities<br/>  The right tool for the jobs<br/>  In the storeroom<br/>  An unfamiliar piece of equipment Dialogues 2: <br/>  An inventory<br/>  Measurements<br/>  The wrong size<br/>  Describing things<br/> 4. SUPPLIERS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS Dialogues 1: <br/>  Choosing suppliers<br/>  Guaranteed supply<br/>  Extra staff<br/>  A new supplier<br/>  A rush order<br/> Dialogues 2: <br/>  A service contract<br/>  Extended warranty<br/>  A product guarantee<br/>  An insurance policy 5. BUILDINGS AND INSTALLATIONS Dialogues 1: <br/>  A new warehouse<br/>  The building schedule<br/>  Project planning<br/>  Making progress Dialogues 2: <br/>  Phase 1 of a project<br/>  A new stock system<br/>  Going live<br/>  An upgrade 6. MAINTENANCE Dialogues 1: A minor fault<br/>  Light or heavy use?<br/>  Common problems<br/>  Jobs to do Dialogues 2: Preventing maintenance<br/>  Discussing frequency<br/>  Regular services <br/>  Non-urgent repairs 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Dialogues 1: <br/>  A personnel problem<br/>  An electrical problem<br/>  A problem in the office<br/>  Mechanical problem 1<br/>  Mechanical problem 2 Dialogues 2: <br/>  A computer virus<br/>  The wrong software<br/>  The screen is frozen<br/>  Internet problems<br/>  Memory problems 8. SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE Dialogues 1: <br/>  A noisy environment<br/>  Warning signs<br/>  Hazards<br/>  Machine safety Dialogues 2: <br/>  Flammable materials<br/>  The evacuation procedure<br/>  Dealing with a fire<br/>  Accident 1: A cut hand<br/>  Accident 2: An ankle injury<br/>  Accident 3: A fall 9. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS Dialogues 1: <br/>  Recycling<br/>  Environmentally-friendly products<br/>  Energy Dialogues 2: Disposing of waste<br/>  Air pollution<br/>  Water pollution<br/>  Legislation<br/> Work list Glossary Answers 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0582539633 (Student Book) 
<br/><br/><label>ISSN: </label>1759-4960 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Technical English--Problems, exercises, etc.<br/>English language--Technical English--Textbooks for foreign speakers.