A new online learning resource for technical professionals
IEEE English for Engineering
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Technology continues to advance on a global scale.
To compete, engineers must be able to communicate
across national and cultural boundaries, and English is
recognized as the unifying language of science and
technology. IEEE has partnered with Cambridge University
Press to present an interactive program of engaging
online English instruction to address this need. IEEE
English for Engineering is designed to enable engineers
to communicate more confidently and effectively with
colleagues and customers.
Enhance collaborations and advance your career goals with effective English communication skills.
Advance technical communication skills when speaking, reading, writing, and listening to English
n A free placement exam to identify your English ability level
n Up to 45 hours of training content
n Four learning modules to develop key skills:
1 Speaking in technical English
2 Listening and comprehension
3 Technical writing
4 Reading and understanding technical publications
n Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced levels
n Printable individual certificates upon successfully
completing each level
n A dynamic and interactive online learning experience
n Excellent for self-study, or easily adaptable for group training
n Ideal for technical professionals who have basic English
knowledge and would like to enhance their technical
communication skills
Expert online English training includes:
Featuresn Four learning modules in Introductory, Intermediate, or
Advanced course levels
n A placement exam assesses your English proficiency and
recommends a path of course study
n Printable individual certificates upon successful completion
of each skill level
n Topics are relevant to all engineers, including electrical, civil,
and mechanical, as well as other technical professionals
n Visual elements guide the learner through skill areas
n Dynamic, interactive online learning experience
n Provides immediate feedback
n Progress through course in any order and any learning level
n Designed for self-study, but can also be used in group
training sessions facilitated by an instructor
n Receive CEUs and PDHs for each successfully completed
skill level
Benefitsn Communicate more effectively and share ideas with
colleagues
n Enhance communication skills for career advancement
n Strengthen written English communications, which can
help authors and researchers more effectively share their
research results
n Learn to effectively lead classroom conversations, lectures,
and assess assignments and projects
n Develop effective presentation and speaking skills
n Increase fluency in the specialized language needed for
work with a focus on technical and non-technical vocabulary
n Receive feedback and learn from mistakes in real time
n Learn authentic terminology and practice real tasks to help
prepare for everyday work
Quality technical English instruction effective for all engineering professionals
IEEE English for Engineering is based on content from the
bestselling book by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge English for Engineering. Augmenting the content are many
articles from IEEE journals and magazines, as well as IEEE.tv
technical videos. The fully interactive coursework is optimized
for the online learner.
Be an effective part of the global conversation
What impression do you make when speaking and writing to an English language audience?
IEEE English for Engineering is an excellent way for engineers, students, faculty, working technical professionals, and
corporate research and development teams to prepare for success.
IEEE English for Engineering
Be an effective part of the global conversation Self-paced learning—at your level
Learning levelsIEEE English for Engineers online learning is offered in three
distinct levels, introductory, intermediate, and advanced.
Learners can progress through the lessons individually
and receive feedback on progress.
Placement examDiscover the level of your English proficiency by taking the
placement exam, which is freely available to anyone. This exam
will automatically place you in the appropriate skill module and
level, saving you time in determining where to begin.
“IEEE English for Engineering is very useful with various examples and topics that help users improve spoken English and enrich vocabulary with technical-specific words.”
—Senior R&D Engineer, leading electronic design automation company, North America
Easy online access
Discoverable in the IEEE Xplore® digital library and delivered
via the IEEE Learning Management System (IEEE LMS).
Learners will sign in to the IEEE LMS with their IEEE
Account for a personalized online learning experience.
Promote your achievementPrintable individual certificates,
available upon the successful
completion of each module,
help learners share
their achievements.
IEEE English for Engineering
John Smith has completed the module
Listening Introductory Level 5 June 2012
Credit Hours: .4 CEUs; 4 PDHs
Vice President, IEEE Educational Activities
Request a Free Trial for Your Organizationwww.ieee.org/english-for-engineering
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Testimonials
“Users can learn quite a lot of technical vocabulary and expressions, and learn how to describe various products, problems, and solutions.”
—Lecturer, prestigious technical university, China
“Having a large number of international students in our college of engineering, they appreciate the opportunity IEEE English for Engineering offers to improve English skills, especially in listening and writing.”
—Engineering Librarian, prominent university, North America
“The course provides a number of work-related communication scenarios, which is ideal for the learning environment.”
—Market Researcher, respected telecommunications company, China
“The IEEE English for Engineering online course is perfect for speakers whose first language is not English!”
—Engineering Student, leading university, North America
See how IEEE English for Engineering can help your organization.To learn more and request a custom quote, contact your IEEE Account Manager today.
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