WNU Nuclear English Courses
Introduction
In today’s globalizing nuclear industry, proficiency in English is an essential asset for nuclear professionals. WNU’s intensive English-language courses help learners prepare for the English-speaking environment, enabling day-to-day communication with colleagues, the writing of effective reports, and participation at conferences.
Typical Course Participants
Courses are designed for managers and senior technical staff working in the nuclear field. They should be motivated to learn English in a nuclear-specific context alongside fellow professionals from other countries. Through attending the course, participants will be aiming to improve fluency, accuracy, and range of terminology, rather than to master basic aspects of the English language.
Course Content Summary
Programmes feature a range of activities tailored to participants’ needs. In particular, there will be opportunities for simulated practice of situations typically encountered in professional life, such as meetings, presentations and interactions with the public. The textbook Nuclear English (WNU Press) will provide an important reference throughout the course.
View schedule for course delivered at the Nuclear Training Centre, Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) in February 2009.
Course Benefits
Through their intensive study, participants are expected to:
- Enhance their ability for English communication in professional contexts
- Increase proficiency in using and understanding nuclear terminology
- Strengthen their capacity to write professional documents, such as reports and proposals
- Gain a better understanding of English pronunciation norms, and develop strategies for accent reduction
- Network with fellow nuclear professionals from other countries
Faculty
All tutors are experienced, native-speaker English Language instructors, familiar with the nuclear domain.
Find out more about the pool of instructors.
Location
Courses can be held at a client’s premises, or at the London offices of the World Nuclear Association. Situated in historic St James’s and close to landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, these offices offer free wireless Internet connection and comfortable surroundings.
Fees and Accomodation
The fee per student for a 30-hour course in London is £800 (maximum of six students per course). The fee includes all course materials and attendance at a social event organized by the faculty. WNA can help with arranging discounted accommodation within local London hotels. For courses in London or at a client’s premises, please contact the World Nuclear University Coordinating Centre.