Key Word Sentence Transformation in Professional Writing
Ing. Michal Lucki, PhD.
Annotation
The main topic addressed in this work is to show some aspects of grammar and sentence transformation that are necessary for academic and technical English. Selected grammar problems and the importance of proofreading are presented, and the use of articles and punctuation is emphasised. Last but not least, a number of interesting differences between British and American English is discussed.
Objectives
The goal of this work is to show some aspects of academic and technical English in terms of grammar and solve a significant number of tasks focused on Reported Speech, Passive Voice, Conditionals, Gerund, Subjunctive, prepositions, among many others.
Keywords
Sentence transformation, grammar, Reported Speech, Passive Voice, Conditionals, Gerund, Subjunctive, prepositions, phrasal verbs, punctuation, articles, British vs American English.
Date of Creation
12.10.2019
Duration
40 hours
Language
English
License
Sources
- M. Lucki, teaching materials for the course “English language for PhD students”, CTU in Prague, 2018.
- M. Ynsua, teaching materials for the course “B2 level English”, CTU in Prague, 2018.
- M. Hewings, C. Thaine, “Cambridge academic English: An Integrated skills course for English for Academic Purposes” B1-C1 level, students book, Cambridge University Press, 2012.
- K. Aguilar, “Simulation of Large-Scale Optical Transmission Systems,” master thesis (supervision: M. Lucki), CTU in Prague, 2018.
- J. Zehetner, M. Lucki et al. “Manufacturing of membranes by laser ablation in SiC, sapphire, glass and ceramic for GaN/ferroelectric thin film MEMS and pressure sensors,” Microsystem Technologies, 2016.