English for engineers. Polyakova T.Yu., Sinyavskaya E.V. and etc.

7th ed. - M.: 2007 - 463s. 6th ed. - M.: 2004 - 463s.

The textbook is written in accordance with the program in foreign languages for non-linguistic universities. The purpose of the textbook is to teach various types of reading of specialized literature, the possession of which is necessary for a future engineer, as well as the formation of skills oral speech, listening and writing. Effective practical mastery of the language is provided by a system of communicative exercises and role playing that stimulate the interest of students and their creative activity. The textbook is published with an audio supplement (2 audio cassettes), all materials of which are read by native speakers. Recommended to ensure basic course V technical universities. Can be used by people with technical education who wish to improve their English language skills on their own.

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CONTENTS
For students from authors 3
To teachers from authors 5
Part I. ENGLISH IN PRACTICE
Unit 1. Value of Education 16
Unit 2 Live and Learn 43
Unit 3. City Traffic 68
Unit 4. Scientists 91
Unit 5. Inventors and Their Inventions 117
Unit 6 Modern Cities 142
Unit 7 Architecture 167
Unit 8. Traveling by Car 190
Unit 9. Water Transport 213
Unit 10 Air Transport 238
Unit 11. Construction Materials and Structures 261
Unit 12. PC means a Personal Computer 285
Unit 13. A Few Concepts of Market Economy 309
Part II. ENGLISH IN ACTION
1. TV Competition of Inventors 328
2. Applying for a Job 332
3. Conference 341
Part III. STUDENTS" MATERIAL
Alphabet 348
Letters and Sounds 348
Core school vocabulary(Basic School Vocabulary) 350
Main grammatical concepts(Basic Grammar Terminology) 355

According to research by the British recruiting agency CBSbutler, in 2017 you could earn £54,000. To do this, it was necessary to work as an engineer in the oil and gas industry. To see such numbers on your bank account, you will have to make a lot of effort. One of them is to learn English and become a sought-after specialist in a foreign or Russian company.

Even if you have nothing to do with engineering, we advise you to read the article. For example, the English names of screws and dowels will be useful to you if you assemble furniture according to instructions in English or buy exclusive materials on English-language sites.

Brief glossary of technical terms

We have tried to collect the terms that are most often found in the work of an engineer. Of course, we have covered only the basic vocabulary. If you want to learn English in a narrower engineering field, this can be done on ours. Whether you are a structural engineer or an electrical engineer, we will select the right materials for your industry.

If you know the basic terminology, scroll to the end of the article: we have collected 33 cows for you useful resource useful for developing listening and reading skills. Plus, our list of vlogs, podcasts, series, and courses will help keep learning fun.

General terminology

To begin with, let's analyze the names of engineering industries and the names of some positions.

Word/Phrase	Translation
engineering	engineering
mechanical engineering	engineering mechanics, mechanical engineering, design of mechanical systems
electrical engineering	electromechanics, technical design of electrical circuits
civil engineering	design and construction of civil facilities
structural engineering	industrial building design / building design
biomedical engineering	biomedical engineering
chemical engineering	chemical engineering
software engineering	software engineering
systems engineering	systems engineering
an engineer	engineer, designer
an engineering technician	engineering worker

Design

Let's move on to the basic set of words, which is necessary for drawing up drawings and diagrams.

Word/Phrase	Translation
design information	design information
a design solution	design and technical solution
an item	detail, product, unit
size	size
scale	scale
CAD /kæd/ (computer-aided design)	computer-aided design system
specifications	specifications
technical requirements	specifications, requirements
to overdesign	overdesign
Blueprints
a drawing (dwg for short)	drawing, diagram
a blueprint	blue (copy of drawing)
a detail drawing	detailed drawing
a general arrangement drawing	general arrangement drawing, general scheme
a preliminary drawing	sketch, preliminary drawing
a working drawing	draft scheme, working drawing
schematics	schematic drawing, plan
a drawing board	tablet, drawing board
to draw up a drawing	make a drawing

measurements

The following lexical set will help to carry out measurements, correctly indicating the radius of the circle and the error in English.

Word/Phrase	Translation
a measurement	measurement, calculation, system of measures
calculations	calculations, calculations
dimensions (abbreviated dims)	dimensions
linear dimensions	linear dimensions
a direction	direction
a tape measure	measuring tape
a theodolite	goniometer
an angle	corner
a degree	degree
a grade	metric degree
diameter	diameter
a radius (plural: radii)	radius
circumference	perimeter, circumference
a constant	constant
a surface	surface
a face	front surface
a circle	circle
a concentric circle	concentric circle
a curved line	curved line
extreme	extreme point
a span	distance between objects
distance	distance
length	length
height	height
width	width
thickness	thickness
area	square
cross-sectional area	cross-sectional area
surface area	surface area
mass	weight
weight	weight
volume	volume
density	density
external	external
internal	interior
horizontal	horizontal
vertical	vertical
flat	flat
smooth	smooth, even
inclined	inclined, at an angle
to measure	to measure
to increase	increase
to decrease	reduce
Accuracy of measurements
dimensional accuracy	accuracy of measurements
precision	accuracy
a deviation	deviation
tolerance	error
a rounding error	rounding error
performance gap	inequality in performance
tight tolerance = close tolerance	small tolerance
loose tolerance	wide-range acceptable error
negligible	insignificant
imprecise/inaccurate	inaccurate
permissible	admissible
within tolerance	within allowable values
outside tolerance	out of bounds
roughly	approximately
to vary	vary
round up or down	round up or down
Location
locating	location
a centreline	center line, center line
an offset	bias
centre-to-centre	distance between centers/axes
a reference point	reference point, starting point
a grid	net
a gridline	grid line
a diagonal	diagonal
perpendicular to	perpendicular to
to set out	mark position
to locate	locate, locate
to run parallel with	parallel
to intersect at	intersect at

Material Technology

Work with wood, concrete or metals will help short dictionary on materials technology.

Word/Phrase	Translation
an element	element
a compound	compound
chemical composition	chemical composition
constituents	constituents
a chemical reaction	chemical reaction
a mixture	mixture
an alloy	admixture
a coefficient	coefficient
non-metals (carbon, silicon)	non-metals (coal, silicon)
metals (iron, copper): ferrous metals non-ferrous metals	metals (iron, copper): metals containing iron iron-free metals
precious metal	a precious metal
raw materials: powder, fine particles a pellet a fiber	raw materials: powder, fine particles granule fiber
steel: carbon steel alloy steel stainless steel tool steel high speed steel	steel: carbon steel alloy steel stainless steel tool steel high speed steel
a composite material	composite material
a reinforcing material	reinforcing material
a matrix	binder, solution
carbon fiber	carbon fiber
fibreglass	fiberglass
molten	molten, liquid
to disintegrate	divide into parts
to flow	flow
to cover	cover
to melt	melt
to rust	rust
Polymers
a natural polymer	natural polymer
a synthetic polymer	synthetic polymer
thermoplastics: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) polycarbonate polyvinyl chloride (PVC)	thermoplastics: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS plastic) polycarbonate polyvinyl chloride
thermosetting plastics = thermosets: epoxy resin polyimide	thermoplastics: epoxy resin (rubber) polyimide
an elastomer	elastomer
rubber	rubber
latex	rubber
Minerals and ceramic materials
a mineral	mineral
ceramics	ceramics
ore	ore mineral
an abrasive material	abrasive
clay	clay
a kiln	kiln
glass: float glass safety glass toughened glass = tempered glass laminated glass	glass: sheet glass shatterproof safety glass tempered high strength glass laminated safety glass
organic	organic
organic	inorganic
to anneal	heat up, burn
Concrete
concrete	concrete
cement	cement
sand	sand
gravel	gravel
fine aggregate	fine aggregate
coarse aggregate	coarse aggregate
concrete mix design	selection of the composition of the concrete mix
batching	dosing
an additive	additive
a retarder	setting retarder (concrete)
reinforced concrete	reinforced concrete
reinforcing bars	fittings
formwork = shuttering	formwork
to cast concrete	lay concrete mix
Wood
wood: hardwood softwood	wood: hardwood softwood
solid wood: grain knots /nɒts/	solid wood: bitches
engineered wood: a particle board = chipboard and medium-density fiberboard (MDF) a oriented strand board (OSB) a glue-laminated section (glulam for short)	composite wood material: medium density fibreboard (MDF/Fibreboard) oriented strand board (OSB) glued laminated timber
plywood	plywood
timber = lumber	lumber
a sawmill	sawmill
resin	tree resin
stress-graded	sorted by strength
to saw	to nag
Material properties
material properties	material properties
thermal properties	thermal properties
a thermal insulator	thermal insulation material
a coefficient of thermal expansion	coefficient of thermal expansion
a coefficient of linear expansion	coefficient of linear thermal expansion
tension strength	tensile strength
compressive strength	compressive strength
deformation	deformation
elongation	stretching
extension	extension
hardening	hardening
corrosion	corrosion
resistance	resistance
elasticity	elasticity, resilience
ductility	elasticity, pliability
plasticity	plastic
hardness: scratch hardness indentation hardness	strength: scratch resistance hardness indentometric hardness, indentation hardness
durability	service life, wear resistance
fatigue	wear
fracture toughness	fracture resistance
thermal conductivity	thermal conductivity
stiff	hard, inelastic
brittle	fragile, fragile
malleable	malleable
ductile	viscous
to conduct	pass, skip
to fracture	crack, burst
to resist wear	be resistant to wear

Production and assembly

Making and assembling appliances, furniture from parts is a task not only for a talented engineer, but also for everyone who started repairs with their own hands.

Word/Phrase	Translation
manufacturing	production, manufacturing
machining	machining, machining
computer aided design (CAD) / computer aided manufacturing (CAM)	computer-aided design system / computer-aided production system
a workpiece	detail, workpiece
a blank	billet
blanking	blank cutting
drilling	drilling, drilling
grinding	grinding, sharpening
punching	perforation
cutting: flame-cutting guillotining plasma cutting laser cutting	cutting: flame cutting cutting with guillotine shears plasma cutting laser cutting
tools for cutting: a machine tool a circular saw a band saw a power hacksaw a milling machine a later a waterjet a cutting disc an abrasive wheel	cutting tools: metal cutting machine a circular saw band-saw hacksaw milling machine lathe water jet cutting machine circular knife grinding wheel, grinding wheel
swarf = chips	metal shavings, sawdust
assembly	assembly
a joint	connection, joint
an edge	facet
a ridge	edge
a rebate	groove, groove
a helical groove	screw groove, spiral groove
a thread	screw thread
a tongue-and-groove joint	cleat"
a cavity = void	cavity, depression
through hole	through hole
a blind hole	blind hole
chamfered	oblique
pointed	pointed, pointed
proud = raised	convex
recessed	recessed, flush-mounted
toothed	jagged
flush with	flush with, flush with
to slot into	fasten in a groove
to screw into	screw in
to taper	constrict, cone
to machine	machine, machine
to rotate = to spin	rotate
fasteners
a bolt	bolt
a nut (here)	screw
washer: a flat washer = a plain washer a spring washer	washer: flat washer spring washer
screw: a slot head screw a crosshead screw a machine screw a grub screw = a set screw	screw, screw: slotted screw Phillips head screw small fixing screw set screw, safety screw
a self-tapping screw	self-tapping screw, self-tapping screw
a screw anchor	dowel
a rivet: a solid rivet a blind rivet = a pop rivet	rivet: solid rivet blind rivet, rivet for one-sided setting
tools for fastening: a spanner = a wrench a hex key a torque wrench a screwdriver pliers a rivet gun	fastener tools: wrench hex key torque wrench screwdriver pliers hand tool for setting rivets, riveter
to tighten (here)	screw tight, tighten
to loosen	loosen
to work loose	loosen
to screw in	twist, screw
Permanent connections
welding: resistance welding spot welding seam welding ultrasonic welding shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) = arc welding = stick welding gas welding	welding: contact electric welding spot welding seam welding ultrasonic welding metal arc welding gas welding
brazing	hard soldering
soldering	soft soldering
Adhesive	adhesive
a solvent	solvent
to weld	weld, brew
to fuse	alloy
to waste	evaporate, evaporate

Energy and temperature

Forms of energy, temperature measurement - in the next collection of terms.

Word/Phrase	Translation
Energy
energy: kinetic energy thermal energy electrical energy sound energy light energy chemical energy nuclear energy	energy: kinetic energy thermal energy, thermal energy electricity sound energy, acoustic energy light energy chemical energy atomic energy, nuclear energy
energy efficiency	efficiency factor (COP)
energy source	energy source
waste energy	wasted energy
a joule	joule
a watt	watt
wattage	power in watts
Temperature
temperature	temperature
heat	warm
vapor	steam
degrees Celsius	degrees Celsius
heat capacity	heat capacity
heat transfer	heat exchange, heat transfer
a heating system	heating system
a convector	Radiator
endothermic	endothermic
exothermic	exothermic

Water supply

The next section focuses on piping networks and fluid handling.

Word/Phrase	Translation
liquid	liquid
water supply	water supply
pipe work	pipeline network
a main	main pipe
a drain	sewer pipe, drainage pipe
sewers	sewerage
a hose	hose
a pump	pump, pump
a turbine	turbine
a valve	valve
pressure	pressure
a pressure gauge	pressure gauge, manometer
pressure differential	pressure drop
fluid dynamics	dynamics of liquids and gases, fluid dynamics
to flow	flow

Mechanisms

Let's move on to engines, motors and gears.

Word/Phrase	Translation
anengine: a petrol engine a diesel engine a jet engine	engine: Gas engine diesel engine jet engine
an internal combustion engine	internal combustion engine
an electric motor	electric motor
thrust	reactive driving force, thrust
a fuel injector	fuel injector
transmission	transmission, transmission
a gear = a gear wheel: a spur gear a helical gear a bevel gear a crown gear a worm gear	gear, cogwheel: spur gear helical gear bevel gear ring gear worm gear
a gear train	gear set, gear train
a chain	chain
chain drive	chain drive, chain drive
a wire rope	cable
a crankshaft	crankshaft, crankshaft
a flywheel	flywheel
reciprocating motion	reciprocating motion
rotary motion	rotary motion
to interlock	connect, connect
to mesh together	to get hooked, to get hooked

Electricity

Collect electrical circuit and measure the frequency alternating current the last section of our brief technical vocabulary will help.

Word/Phrase	Translation
current: direct current (DC) alternating current (AC)	current: D.C. alternating current
voltage	voltage
resistance	resistance
an ampere	ampere
an electric charge	electric charge
a charge carrier	charge carrier, current carrier
an electromotive force (EMF)	electromotive force (EMF)
a volt	volt
an ohm	ohm
a device	device
an appliance	device
an electrical insulator	electrical insulator
installation	installation
power rating	rated power, maximum allowed power
electric shock	hit electric shock, electric shock
technical failure	technical failure, malfunction
Power supply
electrical supply	power supply, power supply
mains electricity	mains electricity
a power grid	power grid, power grid
frequency	frequency
a hertz (Hz)	hertz
AC generation	alternating current generation
field coil	electromagnetic coil, inductor
electromagnetic induction	electromagnetic induction
a power station	power station
a power line = a transmission line	power line
a generator	generator
a rechargeable battery	rechargeable battery, accumulator
to charge	charge
Electrical circuit
an electrical circuit	electrical circuit
a parallel circuit	parallel circuit
a series circuit	series circuit
a conductor	conductor
a semiconductor	semiconductor
a switch board	switchboard
switchgear	distribution equipment
a power socket	power outlet
an electric wire	electrical wire, electrical wire
a strand	stranded wire
extra-high voltage (EHV)	extra high voltage
to earth	ground
to switch on	include
to switch off	turn off

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Friends, do you remember on our website we talked about the levels of learning English? You are familiar with the beginner, basic, advanced and other levels. Each stage requires its own, special knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, speech turns, lexical constructions of the English language.

Today we will talk about the fact that there is another level of knowledge of the English language - this is the technical level. It stands separately, apart from the rest of the stages of learning English. It has its own characteristics and its own requirements. The so-called technical English is the language of various professions and specialties. The study and knowledge of English at this level is necessary for engineers, programmers, motorists, designers, people involved in equipment, spare parts, machinery and many others.

From this it follows that technical English is a fairly broad and voluminous category of language that covers many activities, maintenance and many professions. We will talk about all this today.

The technical level of English is used in many fields of activity, namely:

IT sphere or programming: web-development of all specializations, assembly and repair of computers

engineering: communication tools and related mechanisms
automotive industry: fuels and lubricants, spare parts, cars
design organizations: creation of design organizations
army and Navy: weapons, aircraft, etc.
equipment: commercial, construction and medical
video and television equipment, mobile phones and cameras

trade and marketing

This is far from full list activities, which includes a technical level of English. A person who says that he speaks English at a technical level must necessarily indicate the scope of his professional application. Because to know all the technical English in all types of activities is beyond the power of even the British themselves!

What is the technical level for?

Study technical terms English will help study guides series "Professional English" - Technical English(Oxford University Press edition). The program of this course includes the extensive use of modern practical material- articles from professional journals, Internet resources, audio and video materials, role-playing games aimed at modeling and practicing professional situations.

But you can learn some basics, basic terms of the professional field that interests you, on your own. Special texts of a technical level, articles in magazines and newspapers in English, documentaries and educational programs in English of a technical and professional nature will help you. Thus, you can learn the most basic technical terms, and learn the rest in the course of your activity.

It is important to understand that the technical level of English is not ordinary language proficiency. This is a very special terminology that you need for your kind of activity. So if your English level is good enough, that's fine. But it’s worth getting a little more proficient in technical English in your profession, and you will immediately feel like a real professional in the language.

It's never too late to master English at a technical level, so you can start right now! Good luck to you, friends!

And what do they eat it with? The term "technical English" can be conditional, which means it can be used in various fields of activity, such as IT, where knowledge of web development prevails, engineering, where mechanisms and communications are encountered, or the navy, where people manage everything that shoots and moves. That is why at the initial stage it is important to clearly identify English in which field of activity you are interested in. Interestingly, even the British themselves do not know all the terms associated with technical English, just as we cannot know those highly specialized words and expressions that are used in aviation, shipbuilding and the automotive industry.

It is important to note that technical English is, first of all, a special vocabulary, which, in combination with grammar, allows you to communicate and correspond with people who revolve with you in the same professional circle. It is necessary to clearly understand that, associating yourself with technical English, you must know every term, every expression that will help you give the most accurate instructions and unambiguously interpret any task.

In order to be as fast as possible, you must have knowledge of grammar and spelling. It is very important to understand that the same term can have many meanings, and their translation can be radically different. That is why you must master not only English synonyms and variants, but also remember their Russian equivalents.

To overcome the subtleties of professional English, it is necessary to work properly with specialized literature, which is aimed at translating technical texts. Also, take a look at the numerous dictionaries and tutorials designed specifically for those who work with technical English. These may include the following collections:

Read English scientific texts. Course for beginners.

English-Russian explanatory scientific and technical dictionary on system analysis, programming, electronics and electric drive. Volume 1

English-Russian Dictionary computer terms

Technical dictionary (English-Russian, Russian-English). X-polyglossum. Publisher: IDDC-2006 Recommended for technical professionals.

English textbook for technical universities and universities Orlovskaya I.V., Samsonova L.S., Skubrieva A.I. (For students of technical universities and universities of machine and instrument-making profile).

The tutorials mentioned above will help you overcome technical English on your own. However, in order to achieve the goal as quickly as possible and come to an understanding of what real technical English is, a specialist in this field can come to your aid. The easiest option is to find good ones, where they will help you master all the intricacies of the technical field, and on your own you can work at home, practicing the knowledge gained in practice.

Remember that everyone who is connected with the technical field simply must be aware that even Technical English is always updated with new words and expressions, and you simply have no right not to know them, because sometimes not only correct work may depend on you mechanisms, but also the lives of people.