English for Technology and the Environment
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English for Technology and the Environment
This course is part of Learn English Now: Basic Communication Specialization
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What you'll learn
Compare cars and other items using comparative adjectives and vocabulary for technology.
Give and follow directions using imperatives to communicate steps and instructions.
Discuss sustainability using can and because/when/if to explain reasons, time, and conditions.
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May 2026
6 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
Talk about technology and the planet in clear, confident English. First, you will explore the history of cars in the United States while building vocabulary for cars and automotive technology. You will practice comparative adjectives to compare two things and use imperatives to give and follow directions. Then, you will turn to sustainability and learn vocabulary for helping the Earth, including the meaning and impact of Earth Day. You will create longer sentences with because, when, and if, and use can for possibility as you discuss actions that support a cleaner environment. Across both modules, you will work through readings and listenings, vocabulary practice, grammar guides and quizzes, and writing and speaking showcases. By the end, you will be able to compare products, give directions, and explain ideas about environmental choices in everyday conversations.
Delve into the fascinating history of cars and technology in the United States. This unit will expand your vocabulary related to cars and teach you how to compare two things using comparative adjectives. You will also learn to give and follow directions using imperatives, enhancing your practical communication skills.
What's included
5 videos8 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts9 plugins
5 videosβ’Total 22 minutes
- Technology: Moment in Timeβ’6 minutes
- Technology: Grammar Guide 1 - Comparative Adjectivesβ’7 minutes
- Technology: Listeningβ’2 minutes
- Technology: Grammar Guide 2 - Imperativesβ’5 minutes
- Technology: Final Videoβ’2 minutes
8 readingsβ’Total 70 minutes
- Technology: Discoveryβ’5 minutes
- Technology: Vocabulary Gallery 1 -Set 2β’10 minutes
- Technology: Readingβ’10 minutes
- Technology: Grammar Guide 1 - Comparative Adjectivesβ’10 minutes
- Technology: Grammar 1 Review β’10 minutes
- Technology: Grammar Guide 2 - Imperativesβ’10 minutes
- Technology: Grammar 2 Reviewβ’10 minutes
- Technology: Final Videoβ’5 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 45 minutes
- Technology: Grammar 1 Quizβ’15 minutes
- Technology: Grammar 2 Quizβ’15 minutes
- Technology: Final Assessmentβ’15 minutes
2 discussion promptsβ’Total 35 minutes
- Technology: Showcase Writingβ’20 minutes
- Technology: Showcase Speakingβ’15 minutes
9 pluginsβ’Total 55 minutes
- Technology: Vocabulary Gallery 1 -Set 1β’5 minutes
- Technology: Vocabulary Gallery 1 -Set 1- More Practiceβ’5 minutes
- Technology: Vocabulary Gallery 1 -Set 2β’5 minutes
- Technology: Vocabulary Gallery 1 -Set 2- More Practiceβ’5 minutes
- Technology: Readingβ’10 minutes
- Technology: Grammar 1 Practiceβ’5 minutes
- Technology: Vocabulary Gallery 2β’5 minutes
- Technology: Vocabulary Gallery 2 More Practiceβ’5 minutes
- Technology: Grammar 2 Practiceβ’10 minutes
This unit focuses on sustainability and the impact of small actions on the Earth. You will learn vocabulary related to environmental protection and practice constructing longer sentences using 'because', 'when', and 'if'. The module emphasizes discussing actions that contribute to improving our planet.
What's included
5 videos7 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts5 plugins
5 videosβ’Total 25 minutes
- Sustainability: Moment in Timeβ’6 minutes
- Sustainability: Listeningβ’3 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar Guide 1 - can for possibilityβ’8 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar Guide 2 - because, when, ifβ’6 minutes
- Sustainability: Final Videoβ’2 minutes
7 readingsβ’Total 65 minutes
- Sustainability: Discoveryβ’10 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar Guide 1 - can for possibilityβ’10 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar 1 Review β’10 minutes
- Sustainability: Readingβ’10 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar Guide 2 - because, when, ifβ’10 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar 2 Reviewβ’10 minutes
- Sustainability: Final Videoβ’5 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 45 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar 1 Quizβ’15 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar 2 Quizβ’15 minutes
- Sustainability: Final Assessmentβ’15 minutes
2 discussion promptsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Sustainability: Showcase Writingβ’15 minutes
- Sustainability: Showcase Speakingβ’15 minutes
5 pluginsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Sustainability: Vocabulary Gallery 1 β’10 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar 1 Practiceβ’5 minutes
- Sustainability: Vocabulary Gallery 2 -Set 1β’5 minutes
- Sustainability: Vocabulary Gallery 2 -Set 2β’5 minutes
- Sustainability: Grammar 2 Practiceβ’5 minutes
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