English for Computing

Course Duration: 15 hours

Course Description Basic English for Computing is intended for both students of computing and those working in the computing sector. It is suitable for learners at elementary to pre-intermediate level who need to upgrade their knowledge of English in a professional context. It is designed for use in universities, colleges, and technical schools and on in-company training programmers.

This edition has been carefully revised to take account of recent developments in this fast-moving sector, and ensure that the material is up to date. Authentic texts, visuals, tasks, and listening scripts have been upgraded where appropriate to reflect changes in such areas as technical specifications, new technologies, and working practices. The glossary has also been updated.

In short, this course has 28 topic-units that cover key areas such as uses and applications, networks, the internet, multimedia, programming, and future trends in the computing sector. Five interview units focus on different jobs, from computing students to systems manager. Key language and vocabulary are presented via a range of authentic contexts. The course aims to develop all four skills, with special emphasis on those which are of practical use in professional situations.

Course Objective The course aims to develop all four skills, with special emphasis on those which are of practical use in professional situations.

Target AudienceThis course is intended for both students of computing and those working in the computing sector. It is suitable for learners at elementary to pre-intermediate level who need to upgrade their knowledge of English in a professional context.

Course Outlines:

Course Overview

Everyday uses of computers Tuning in Listening: Computer uses Reading : Computers in everyday life Language work: Articles Aids to Communication Problem-Solving Writing

Types of computers Tuning in Listening: Buying a computer 1 Reading : Types of computers Language work: comparison Aids to Communication Problem-Solving Writing

Parts of a computer Tuning in Listening: Buying a computer 2 Reading : The motherboard Language work: Making instructions Problem-Solving Writing

Keyboard and Mouse Tuning in Listening: The keyboard Reading : The mouse Language work: Present simple Speaking Problem-Solving Writing

Interview: Student Tuning in Listening Language work: Wh-questions with present simple Problem-Solving Computing words and abbreviations Writing

Input devices Tuning in Listening: Voice input Reading : input devices Language work :function Writing

Output devices Tuning in Listening: printers Reading : how to read a monitor ad Language work: Giving advice Aids to Communication Problem-Solving Writing

Storage devices Tuning in Listening: Hard disk drive Reading : storage devices Language work: linking words Problem-Solving Speaking

Networks Tuning in Reading : networks Listening: networks topologies Language work: predicting consequences Problem-Solving Writing

The Internet : E-mail and news group Tuning in Listening: Emails Reading : Newsgroups Language work: past simple vs. past continuous Problem-Solving Writing