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The Technical Matrix
NEW EDITION
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by Robert Long,
Brian Cullen, & Atsushi Tanabe
A4; 118pp
ISBN: 978-4-939130-48-9
OLS (Online Learning
Support) Available
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The Technical
Matrix is a textbook for engineering
students. It features a unique combination of core
skills suitable for all types of engineers and
separate strands for the major disciplines of
civil engineering/architecture, mechanical
engineering, electrical engineering, computer
& network engineering, chemical and material
engineering, and aerospace engineering.
In the core skills sections, the students
learn important common language and engage in
projects to be able to deal with their field in
English such as preparing a job application,
reading scientific papers, and writing a
scientific paper and making presentions.
In the specialized strands, students get
practice reading authentic up-to-date information
from their own fields in the form of natural email
exchanges, reading and conversations. Each unit
features vocabulary tasks to internalize the
vocabulary of their own discipline, comprehension
tasks to help them understand the texts, and
language tasks to ensure that they can use the
language in their own writing and conversation.
Use this book for:
- University English courses for engineers
- English for science and technology
- Company courses
- ESP courses
CEFR: B2–C2
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This book is accompanied by a subscription-based Online
Learning Support package, with copious
activities for extra practice for learners. Learners
need to purchase a password for access; it is free
for teachers. To purchase, click here (opens on an
external site): OLS.
For more details, contact us.
About the Authors
Robert Long, professor at Kyushu Institute of
Technology, Institute of Liberal Arts, Foreign
Language Department, has published various EFL
textbooks and written articles on fluency,
dysfluency, pragmatics, gendered interactions,
discourse analysis, and EFL writing. His focus is
on developing oral communicative skills, fluency,
and technical English as well as poetry and
children’s books.
Brian Cullen is an associate professor at Nagoya
Institute of Technology. He teaches courses on
scientific English, CALL, culture, and sound
media. He has written many textbooks and released
a number of music CDs.
Atsushi Tanabe is an English instructor at Kyushu
Institute of Technology, and teaches practical
English with special emphasis on speaking fluency,
communication in technical and business
situations, and exam study. His 20 years’
experience in the semiconductor industry as an
application engineer provide advantages when
teaching technical writing and communication in
English.
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