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Communicate technical engineering concepts effectively in English by explaining complex systems, manufacturing processes, project constraints, and technical decisions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences using precise, industry-appropriate language.
Demonstrate professional communication skills in international engineering contexts by participating confidently in meetings, presentations, negotiations, and client interactions, using appropriate strategies for persuasion, managing expectations, diplomatic disagreement, and collaborative decision-making.
Speak English with increased clarity and professional fluency by applying appropriate pronunciation, intonation, and discourse strategies, reducing common Dutch pronunciation patterns and using effective turn-taking techniques in multicultural workplace communication.

Format and assessment:

Preparation and workshops. Students can obtain the credits If all preparations have been completed at a sufficient level and all classes have been taken. If these criteria have not been met at the end of the series of workshops, students can take an oral exam to prove their skills.

Content and learning goals

High-level English for engineers aims to improve the students’ communication by shifting from functional to persuasive and precise, industry-specific language. Targeted professional communication will focus on learning how to deal with workplace-related skills, such as negotiating specifications, explaining complex systems clearly without using overly technical jargon, presenting to executives, describing cause and effect, defining failure consequences, outlining manufacturing processes, discussing project constraints, timelines, and resources with management or contractors and managing client expectations.
Cultural and professional fluency is required to participate and lead international teams. Learning how to diplomatically challenge a co-worker or client, without sounding aggressive or admissive. Practical skills like knowing how to interrupt politely, taking the floor during global cross-functional meetings.
Pronunciation mistakes that are typically made by Dutch speakers of English will be addressed to minimize a Dutch accent when speaking English.