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Technical college teachers, engineering foundation program instructors, corporate English trainers in manufacturing/energy sectors.
The notes use terms like “Elicit,” “Concept check,” and “Drill.” A brand-new teacher might struggle. Experienced ESP teachers will find it perfect. Verdict If you are teaching English to future electrical or mechanical engineers, buy this answer book without hesitation. It turns the main student textbook into a fully fleshed-out course. If you are a self-study learner, buy it only if you have access to the main coursebook and are disciplined enough to use the teaching notes alone. Verdict If you are teaching English to future
The book shows its age (first published in the 1990s, revised in 2009). Some teaching notes mention “overhead projectors” and “floppy disks.” You’ll need to supplement with modern examples (e.g., replace “VCR repair” with “drone maintenance”). The book shows its age (first published in
There is no online component, QR codes, or interactive answer keys. For a field like electrical engineering, this feels behind the times. An online glossary with pronunciation would help immensely. For a field like electrical engineering
A Goldmine for Instructors, But Not a Standalone Textbook
4.5/5 Stars
