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English for Engineering, Science and Technology (EEST) English for Engineering, Science and Technology is an intensive five week course for students who need to communicate in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields for study or work. Why study EEST? Course Content The EEST course helps you increase your confidence and skills in speaking, writing and presentation in scientific and technical English. The EEST course helps you to develop your English skills in engineering, scientific and technical areas by: Improve your English for: • Undergraduate or postgraduate studies in the STEM disciplines • Increasing your employment opportunities in engineering, science, and technology. Entry requirements IELTS Overall 5.0 with 5.0 writing OR equivalent test scores OR as a result of an interview and placement test. For further information about the entry requirements for this course please refer to www.languages.unsw.edu.au/ courses/professional-english/eest Sample timetable available at: • Listening to and reading scientific and technical explanations and reports, rules and regulations. • Presenting on scientific or technical topics. • Writing explanatory texts on STEM topics including data and process analysis. • Developing vocabulary related to engineering, science and technology. • Participating effectively in workplace-style group discussions such as making plans and discussing issues such as accidents. AUD$450 per week (tuition fees) www.languages.unsw.edu.au/courses/professional-english/EEST 36 Pathways to Success