TY - BOOK AU - Lambert, Valerie AU - Murray, Elaine. TI - Everyday Technical English / SN - 0582539633 (Student Book) SN - 1759-4960 PY - 2008/// CY - Harlow PB - Longman KW - English language KW - Technical English KW - Problems, exercises, etc KW - Textbooks for foreign speakers N1 - 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 UR - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4180033-everyday-technical-english ER -