English Courses for the Energy, Oil and Gas Industries – one of our ESP online language courses
Join one of our short term intensive Business English language courses online – English online language Courses for the Energy, Oil and Gas Industries
Why should you attend?
The Energy and Oil and Gas industries form a key market sector in today’s globalised economy. English is the international language of co-operation throughout large parts of the sector. New technologies, climate change, resource depletion, the rapid growth in demand from industrialising countries in Asia, energy security and the liberalisation of markets are all issues which are both widely discussed in society and underpin the framework within which the energy industry operates. This course will give you the language and the confidence, not only to discuss such issues coherently but also to operate more effectively in your specific role in English.
If you need to achieve a certain language proficiency level, learn more here!
Turning Theory in Practice
This course encourages participants from the oil and gas industry to develop their communication skills in relevant situations and contexts. The programme will be based around the needs of the participants, developing language skills through discussion, role-plays, presentations, vocabulary development and language analysis in contexts relevant to the Energy, Oil & Gas sectors.
Understanding the Vocabulary of the Energy and Oil and Gas Industry
- Power generation;
- Energy sources (hydrocarbons, renewables, nuclear);
- Sectors and markets;
- The legislative and governmental framework;
- Competition and deregulation.
Oil and Gas Industry Issues
- Environment;
- Health and safety;
- Sales, marketing and service;
- HR (recruitment, secondment, retention, development);
- Supply and demand, energy security, strategy.
Talking Technical
- Grids, transmission and distribution;
- Energy efficiency processes and technical issues;
- Trends and technological developments.
Language Development
- Fluency and vocabulary development;
- Feedback on accuracy and pronunciation.
Business Language Skills for Use in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Presenting information;
- Forecasting;
- Describing trends;
- Describing processes;
- Negotiating;
- Taking part in meetings.
Historical Oil and Gas Case Study
- A detailed analysis of conflict and compromise between industrial and environmental interests in the oil and gas industry
If you are wondering what is your language proficiency level, solve our free placement test to figure it out!
Benefits to you:
- Improving your English language skills in contexts relevant to your role;
- Developing your ability to communicate information across sectors in English;
- Benchmarking your knowledge with other oil and gas industry professionals;
- Discussing oil and gas industry case studies;
- Building on your skills in presenting technical information in English related to the oil and gas industry;
- Increasing your confidence when dealing with clients and colleagues in English;
- Fast tracking the development in your overall language ability.
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Who should attend:
Energy industry professionals working in oil and gas Industries in international
environments or multi-national companies, who deal with people from all over the
world, whether clients or colleagues in English.
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