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.  

Course Benefits 

Through their intensive study, participants are expected to: 

  1. Enhance their ability for English communication in professional contexts
  2. Increase proficiency in using and understanding nuclear terminology
  3. Strengthen their capacity to write professional documents, such as reports and proposals
  4. Gain a better understanding of English pronunciation norms, and develop strategies for accent reduction
  5. Network with fellow nuclear professionals from other countries
 

 Faculty 

All tutors are experienced, native-speaker English Language instructors, familiar with the nuclear domain.  

Serge Gorlin  

Serge Gorlin is a writer and analyst at the World Nuclear Association in London, and was previously a translator and interpreter at British Nuclear Fuels. He is the author of Nuclear English (WNU Press), the first textbook for English learners working within the nuclear field. Its contents have become standard coursework at institutions, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute and WANO Coordinating Centre in London.

Penelope Crowe 

Penelope Crowe has many years’ experience delivering English courses to professionals within the energy and chemical sectors. Besides course delivery, she specializes in creating blended learning programmes and developing course materials. Ms Crowe was an invited expert at the 2008 IAEA Workshop on Making Knowledge Work - Nuclear English for University Teachers, held in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Tandy Taylor 

Tandy Taylor is an experienced English instructor and teacher-trainer, who has worked in many domains. She has notably led International Maritime Organization teacher-training courses for English instructors at different locations worldwide. Ms Taylor was a senior lecturer at the 2008 IAEA Workshop on Making Knowledge Work - Nuclear English for University Teachers, held in Kaunas, Lithuania.

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 WNU Coordinating Centre on wnu@world-nuclear-university.org. 

 

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