ETC's English for the Energy Industry course supports learners working across oil, gas, renewable energy and alternative fuel sectors. The programme is designed for students and professionals involved in energy production, distribution, engineering, branding, environmental protection, business strategy and related technical or commercial roles.
The course develops the specialist English used throughout the global energy sector, helping learners communicate clearly about technologies, safety, regulation, environmental impact, market behaviour and future energy developments. Students build the vocabulary and confidence needed to engage in discussions, presentations, meetings and technical explanations within an energy industry context.
Modules can be taken individually or combined for a comprehensive overview, allowing students to focus on the areas most relevant to their professional needs. The programme provides practical, task based learning using real world energy scenarios to build both accuracy and fluency.
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Course Intensities
Entry Requirements
Minimum Age and Level
18+ years old. Intermediate (CEFR B1) unless otherwise arranged.
Course Duration
8 to 12 weeks
Flexible start dates and course lengths are available depending on learner needs.
Course Structure
30 lessons per week
20 lessons of General English plus 10 lessons of Energy Industry per week.
What's the difference?
Course Structure
Typical Course Content
Introduction to the Energy Business
Fuels and energy sources
Types of power plants
Supplying customers
Energy company profiles
Market regulation and the future of gas
Telephoning for information
Expressing opinions, agreement and disagreement
Markets and Customers
Residential, business and industrial customers
Supplying industrial customers
Breakdown in supply
Customer choice and consumer watchdogs
Describing trends and consequences
Dealing with complaints and responding to letters
Protecting the Environment
Energy saving
The energy industry's public image
Pollution reduction technologies
Costs of environmental protection
Emissions trading and the Kyoto Protocol
Replying to invitations
Giving presentations
The Nuclear Issue
Nuclear production processes
Safety and security
Reprocessing and waste disposal
Arguments for and against nuclear power
Nuclear fusion
Describing processes
Chairing meetings
Investment Plans
Mergers and takeovers
SWOT analyses
Financial documents
Assets, equity and liabilities
Coal power plants
Disinvestment
Leading and participating in meetings
The Future of Energy
Forecasting production, demand and supply
Departmental functions
Fuel cells and the hydrogen economy
Vision and innovation in the energy sector
Writing reports
How much does it cost?
Dates & Fees
Most courses are available throughout the year. You can find a full list of course dates and prices in our Dates & Fees, or use the ETC Course Calculator to get a quote.
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