Tech Talk: Better English Through Reading in Science And Technology - Brossura

Eskey, Felixa

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ISBN 10: 0472030779 ISBN 13: 9780472030774

Casa editrice: Univ of Michigan Pr, 2005

Riassunto

Tech Talk contains authentic materials and excerpts from nonfiction books and from NPR that deal with popular, newsworthy issues in science and technology. Along with readings, the book also contains related exercises in comprehension, vocabulary, discussion, grammar, and writing. Although the readings in the book were selected to appeal to all readers, they may be especially helpful to English learners who are engineers, scientists, or university students in technical fields. In addition to providing reading practice, this textbook aims to:
" Teach grammar through examples of real usage.
" Provide practice in the writing styles commonly used in science and engineering: explanation, persuasion, and critical analysis.
" Provide opportunities for verbal practice through class discussion
" Encourage English learners to read independently and to learn language through reading.

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Product Description

The ability to read scientific and technological materials is a growing need. "Tech Talk" contains authentic materials and excerpts from nonfiction books and from NPR that deal with popular, newsworthy issues in science and technology. Along with readings, the book also contains related exercises in comprehension, vocabulary, discussion, grammar, and writing. Although the readings in the book were selected to appeal to all readers, they may be especially helpful to English learners who are engineers, scientists, or university students in technical fields. In addition to providing reading practice, this textbook aims to: teach grammar through examples of real usage; provide practice in the writing styles commonly used in science and engineering: explanation, persuasion, and critical analysis; provide opportunities for verbal practice through class discussion; and, encourage English learners to read independently and to learn language through reading.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Univ of Michigan Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0472030779
• ISBN 13: 9780472030774
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 200
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile