Foreword 5 Introduction 7 Course books 9 Where to Begin 11 Dyslexia in the classroom 13 Technical English Lesson structure suggestions 16 A technical English lesson concept 19 Technical English lesson plan examples 21 Technical grammar: important points when writing 28 Beginning a course 33 Test 1: Level testing 33 Everyday sentences using common verb forms 35 Reading aloud 37 Talking about numbers 38 Talking about shapes 40 Talking about dimensions 40 Mathematical terminology 42 Student projects: meetings & design phases 45 Writing a technical paper 47 Writing an abstract 52 Improving poorly written texts 55 Words and phrases to enhance your writing 58 Simplified English 64 Giving a presentation 65 Essay writing notes 67 Ten minute grammar 69 Used to 69 Adverb usage 69 Words beginning with a vowel that use a, not an 71 Indicating the genitive in English 72 The Passive voice 74 Passive verb forms 75 Using have and has been 81 Been is used in three ways 83 The definite and indefinite articles 84 Writing a technical sequence 87 Writing technical instructions 90 Maintenance Log book entries 91 Technical English puzzles 92 A student course feedback form 96 Important words vocabulary list sheet 97 Test 2: General grammar check 98 Test 3: A formal 1.50 hour technical English test 100 Technical English teaching Certificate of Competency: A proposal 106 Introduction 106 Grading 106 Principles of the Certificate 106 Examination content 107 Examination grading 108 Technical English one day writing course 109 Technical English one day intensive course 110 Mobius transform video 113 Sound effect clips for use in lessons 114 Motivating Sayings 115 Books for technical English courses 116 Useful Websites 122 Bibliography 123 Appendix 1 124