English for Materials Science and Engineering

This textbook is intended for students of materials science, of different branches of engineering and of related disciplines who need to re-activate their English language skills. Using authentic materials and figures selected from scientific texts, students will improve their reading, writing and speaking skills in a context relevant to their specialist studies.



Contents

Introduction - Characteristics of Materials - Metals - Ceramics - Polymers - Composites - Advanced Materials - Environmental Issues



Target Group

students of natural sciences, materials science and of different branches of engineering

students of technical subjects at Berufsakademien

professionals in industry



About the Author

Iris Eisenbach has extensive experience in teaching all levels of English to speakers of other languages and for a wide range of educational and professional purposes. Presently she is working as a university language instructor at the English and German Departments of the Language Center of the University of Stuttgart, Germany.

Introduction.- Characteristics of Materials.- Metals.- Ceramics.- Polymers.- Composites.- Advanced Materials.