Campbell, Simon <br/><br/>
English for the Energy Industry /  
Simon Campbell. 
 - 1st ed.  
 - Oxford :  Oxford University Press,  2009. 
 - 80 p. :  ill. ;  26 cm.  + 1 MultiROM 
 - Oxford Business English Express .
<br/><br/> Accompanying "MultiROM" also includes audio tracks that can be played on a conventional CD player. Interactive exercises require a computer. 
<br/><br/>Includes a glossary, appendices and transcript.  
<br/><br/>SUMMARY:  "English for the Energy Industry is part of the EXPRESS SERIES. It is the ideal quick course for anyone who needs English to communicate with colleagues and business contacts in the energy industry sector. It can be used to supplement a regular coursebook, on its own - as a standalone intensive specialist course, or for self-study. English for the Energy Industry will give you the edge in this most international of sectors. <br/> Key Features of the Book:<br/>  A broad range of input material covering key areas of the energy sector <br/>  Realistic listening extracts presenting typical situations from professional life<br/>  Stimulating role-plays<br/>  Authentic documents covering issues important to the energy sector <br/>  STARTER section at the beginning of each unit with topics for discussion and reflection<br/>  Appendix including an answer key, transcript, A-Z wordlist, and a glossary of useful phrases and vocabulary Key Features of the MultiROM:<br/>  Realistic listening extracts <br/>  Interactive exercises to practise the language of the energy sector" (Book Cover).  CONTENTS: 1: Introduction to the energy business<br/> Topics  Fuels and energy sources<br/>  Types of power plants<br/>  Supplying the customer<br/>  Profile of an energy company<br/>  Regulation of the energy market<br/>  The future of the gas market Skills  Telephoning for information  Expressing opinions and (dis)agreement 2: Markets and customers<br/> Topics  Residential, business, and industrial customers<br/>  Supplying an industrial customer<br/>  Breakdown in supply<br/>  Customer choice<br/>  Consumer watchdogs Skills  Describing trends, developments, and consequences  Replying to letters of complaint<br/>  Dealing with a complaint 3: Protecting the environment<br/> Topics  Energy saving<br/>  The Image of the energy industry<br/>  Technical measures to reduce pollution<br/>  The cost of protecting the environment<br/>  Emissions trading<br/>  The Kyoto Protocol Skills  Replying to invitations  Giving a presentation<br/> 4: The nuclear issue<br/> Topics  Developments in nuclear power<br/>  Safety and security issues<br/>  Reprocessing and waste disposal<br/>  Arguments for and against nuclear power<br/>  Nuclear fusion Skills  Describing a process  Chairing a meeting<br/> 5: Investment plans<br/> Topics  Mergers and takeovers<br/>  SWOT analysis<br/>  Financial documents<br/>  Assets, equality, and liabilities<br/>  Coal power plants<br/>  Disinvestment Skills  Discussion in a meeting<br/> 6: The future of energy<br/> Topics  Future production, demand, and supply<br/>  Departments and their functions<br/>  The fuel cell<br/>  The hydrogen economy<br/>  Lack of vision in the energy industry Skills<br/>  Writing reports Appendix  Test yourself<br/>  Partner files<br/>  Answer key<br/>  Transcripts<br/>  A-Z word list<br/>  Glossary<br/>  Useful phrases and vocabulary<br/>  Abbreviations, acronyms, and numbers 
<br/><br/> Intended for anyone who needs English to communicate with colleagues and business contacts in the energy industry sector.<br/>Intermediate B1 (CEFR) 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780194579223 (Student Book with MultiROM) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language --Studying and teaching.--Business English<br/>English language--Business English--Textbooks for foreign speakers.<br/>English language--Audio-visual aids.<br/>Energy industry.<br/>B1 (CEFR).<br/>Intermediate.