UJP/AST5 Anglický jazyk pro Fakultu strojní 5 - šablona
Section outline
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ESF II - projekt Západočeské univerzity v Plzni
registrační číslo CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/18_056/0013239
Angličtina pro Fakultu strojní 5
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Milí studenti,
Vítáme vás v kurzu AST5. Tento kurz je určen studentům vysokých škol technického, zejména strojního zaměření, se středně pokročilou až pokročilou znalostí jazyka. Studenti se naučí komunikovat v technickém pracovním prostředí. Cílem kurzu je vybavit studenty jazykovými kompetencemi na úrovni B1podle
Společného evropského referenčního rámce pro jazyky. -
V současné době je již samozřejmostí, že absolvent vysoké školy je schopen komunikovat několika cizími jazyky, především však jazykem anglickým. Proto, abyste se mohli plnohodnotně pohybovat v mezinárodním pracovním prostředí, je nezbytné zvládnout alespoň základní profesní komunikaci.
Připravili jsme pro vás kurz anglického jazyka, který vás připraví na komunikaci v technickém pracovním prostředí.
Předmět je zakončen zápočtem.Kurz poskytuje studentům materiály k samostudiu. Pro úspěšné absolvování předmětu je nutné seznámit se s celou organizací výuky na https://courseware.zcu.cz/portal/studium/courseware/ujp/ast5/kombinovane-studium/index.html
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Jobs in Engineering
Let me introduce myself
In this unit, you will learn to introduce yourself in the business environment, revise present simple and present perfect tense, learn to make the first contact with unknown people in business and get familiar with some jobs in engineering.

After this unit, you should be able to:
- introduce yourself (at a meeting),
- make the first contact with an unknown person in business,
- talk about your job and responsibilities.
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Applying for a job
Covering letter and CV
Job interview
One day you might have to apply for a job in English. In this unit, you will learn to write a CV and cover letter in English. You will also have a look at some questions you might be asked at a job interview.
After this unit, you should be able to:
- write a CV
- write a letter of intent
- answer questions at a job interview
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Getting through
Apology
It is always helpful to know how to make phone calls in English effectively. In this unit, you will learn some phrases for making successful phone calls. You will try to make notes when receiving some information on the phone. You will also apologize on the phone.
After this unit you should be able to:
- make and answer a phone call,
- take notes
- apologize on the phone
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Emails
Formal or Informal
Enquiry
This unit is about writing emails. You will look at the difference between formal and informal emails. You will write an enquiry.
After this unit you should be able to:
- write a formal email,
- write an informal email,
- write an enquiry,
- write and answer an enquiry,
- recognize some abbreviations commonly used in emails.
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Mechanisms
The principle of mechanisms
How does it work
In engineering professions, you can be asked to describe different mechanisms quite often. In this unit, you will revise and learn about some basic mechanisms and look at several ways of explaining how they work.
After this unit you should be able to:- explain the principle of a simple mechanism,
- explain how mechanisms work.
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Describing an experiment
Giving instructions
During the course of your study and probably in your future as well, you will be asked to describe an experiment. In this unit, we will focus on describing simple experiments. You will learn the language structures that should be used for the description. In the second part of this unit, you will focus on giving instructions, giving warnings and explaining why you give them.
After this unit you should be able to:
- describe an experiment,
- state the recent results of an experiment,
- report on the procedure and results of experiments,
- give instructions and why they are important,
- give warning.
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Measuring systems
Specifications
A part of your engineering profession is to be able to understand different measuring systems and read specifications. In this unit, you will discuss the English and metric measuring systems. You will revise and learn to read mathematical expressions and speak about dimensions and specifications.
After this unit you should be able to:
- read and understand English and metric system units,
- read and understand mathematical symbols and expressions,
- read and understand dimensions and technical specifications,
- explain dimensions and technical specifications.
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Materials
Making definitions
Giving reasons
The aim of this unit is to revise and learn to describe materials and their properties. You will practice making definitions. Explain and give reasons for using different materials for different purposes.
After this unit you should be able to:
- understand and describe properties of different materials,
- make definitions,
- explain the reasons for using a material,
- give the reasons for using a material.
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What is it used for?
Describing function
In unit ten you will focus on describing functions in different ways and explaining what things are used for.
After this unit you should be able to:
- explain and understand different features and functions of machines and/or equipment etc. in different ways.
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Energy
Solar towers
Finding the best solution
Power plants are the concern of many engineering branches. In this unit, you will practice reading comprehension by reading a text about a solar tower. You will also practice your listening comprehension. Last but not least you will attend a meeting where you will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different power plants.
After this unit you should be able to:- understand a text on a specific topic,
- understand a speech on a specific topic,
- participate in a discussion,
- present your idea,
- give your opinion,
- express agreement and disagreement