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A Handbook For Teaching Technical English, Kathleen Bogue Caissie
A Handbook For Teaching Technical English, Kathleen Bogue Caissie
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In this paper are discussed, first, the unique problems facing the teacher who finds himself teaching technical English. Second, ways in which that teacher can prepare himself to most effectively deal with these problems (used here in the sense of tasks to be mastered) are offered, together with practical strategies for establishing and maintaining his professional and emotional equilibrium. Finally, specific suggestions are made for presenting technical terminology to ESL students, as well as improving their general English language proficiency.
In addition, three appendices are provided. The first delineates examples of the special problems connected with teaching technical English. The …