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INTRODUCTION

“English for geologists” is designed to help intermediate and upper-intermediate
learners of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) improve their professional vocabulary
dealing with geological sphere. It is for the people before they start their career in
geology as well as for those already working and need ESP in their job or want to make
a career in the field.
The book consists of 16 units introducing thematic texts for reading, translating
and discussing, and a series of exercises based on the vocabulary used in each unit.
Some of the exercises are designed for individual reading, some – for training grammar
skills on the basis of professional vocabulary.
At the back of the book there is an Extra Practice section providing various
schemes, photos and diagrams to train practical skills in speaking English in geological
sphere and discussing various professional situations in geology. The author hopes the
textbook will help broaden professional outlook and enlarge professional English
vocabulary in geologic sphere.

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