English S4

The first-semester course reviews the grammar essential for oral and written communication(tenses and aspect, asking questions, comparisons and superlatives, passive voice) as well as essential general vocabulary(numbers, measurements, shapes); it also includes an introduction to technical vocabulary(basic building materials, plane engine, bike parts, electronic device) through themed lessons and videos in the field of mechanical engineering.

Finally, numerous activities are offered to promote oral expression skills (presentation vocabulary, simulations, role-playing and board games), so that students are able to describe the specific features, functions and uses of a piece of technical equipment of their choice in an oral presentation by groups of two.

S4

Grammatical aspects are limited to a review of modal auxiliaries.

The vocabulary is much more focused on the various elements involved in the design and operation of different types of heat engines, and on emerging technologies(drones, driverless vehicles, 3D-printing).

Students are also expected to produce a CV in English and practice writing emails in a formal style, so as to be prepared for internship or job-seeking situations where fluency in English will either be necessary or an additional skill.

The practice of expression is always the main objective, with an individual oral presentation at the end of the semester of their second-year project in mechanics.

The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire or consolidate language skills that will be indispensable in their professional lives. Today, English is the language of international communication in the scientific and technical world, both for scientific publications and for conferences and meetings between professionals.

CEFR Level B1

Vocabulary: 20% of the total

Grammar: 10% of total

Reading comprehension: 30% of the total

Audio Comprehension: 20%.

Oral expression: 20% discount