This intermediate level course aims to increase students’ command of English by practicing and strengthening the 4 language skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. The main aims are to develop reading strategies and to improve listening and writing skills in the language, as well as to enrich English vocabulary. Language skills (grammar) will be reviewed, when relevant, to better reading and writing in English. Speaking is evaluated through a module based on a job interview focusing on real-lifeskills and effective communication for employability in today’s Hi-Tech industry. Teamwork is encouraged through an academic project: students review and evaluate a piece of research in the field of engineering in writing and present it orally it to theclass.
The English Advanced 2 course trains students in various advanced reading, writing and presentation skills and strategies, with the aim of helping them to better navigate academic literature; summarize and synthesize research articles. General, quasi-technical and technical English vocabulary will be enriched by reading original, up-to-date professional articles which are relevant to students’ studies. Language skills (grammar) will be taught/reviewed, when relevant, as a means of improving both reading and writing. Students will be better prepared for their Final Projects, as well as able to compete in academic and industry marketplaces. Students will improve their communication skills by practicing their spoken English in class and enhancing their presentation skills by creating professional—looking poster projects on topics of general and professional interest in various fields of engineering.