This textbook is intended for students of materials science, of different branches of engineering and of related disciplines who need to re-activate their English language skills. Using authentic materials and figures selected from scientific texts, students will improve their reading, writing and speaking skills in a context relevant to their specialist studies.

Contents Introduction - Characteristics of Materials - Metals - Ceramics - Polymers - Composites - Advanced Materials - Environmental Issues Target Group students of natural sciences, materials science and of different branches of engineering students of technical subjects at Berufsakademien professionals in industry About the Author Iris Eisenbach has extensive experience in teaching all levels of English to speakers of other languages and for a wide range of educational and professional purposes. Presently she is working as a university language instructor at the English and German Departments of the Language Center of the University of Stuttgart, Germany.