English for Science and Technology
Science and technology run on English. Research is published in it, conferences are held in it, and the colleagues, clients and partners you work with are spread across the world. This course builds the English you need to present your work, run technical meetings and write clearly about what you do. You practise one on one, online, with native teachers who know your field, so you gain fluency through the conversations you actually have at work.
Built for:
- Engineers & technical leads
- Software developers & IT
- Researchers & scientists
- R&D & product teams
- Data, lab & quality specialists
- Anyone in a science or tech role
Course at a glance
- Format: one on one, online
- Platform: Zoom, Google Meet or phone
- Level: B1 and above
- Lessons: 30 or 45 minutes
- Teachers: native, science and tech background
- Trial: free, no credit card
Why English matters in science and technology
English is the working language of research and tech. Most papers are published in it, the major conferences run in it, and the documentation, standards and tools you rely on are written in it. On the job, that means presenting results to an international audience, joining technical calls across time zones, writing reports and specifications others can act on, and networking with peers worldwide. You may already handle the technical terms in your niche, but the harder part is the general fluency around them: explaining clearly, handling questions, and sounding confident under pressure. That is what this course builds.
What you will learn
Lessons are built around your real work, so you practise the situations you face and the language your role needs.
- Presenting research, demos and technical results to a non-specialist audience
- Running and joining technical meetings, stand-ups and conference calls
- Writing clear reports, specifications, documentation and emails
- Explaining complex ideas simply and handling questions on the spot
- Vocabulary for your field, plus the everyday English around it
- Both British and American usage, plus the idioms colleagues actually use
How the lessons work
You learn one on one with a native teacher selected for both their teaching skill and their experience in science and technology. Lessons run on Zoom, Google Meet or by phone, so you can fit them around your schedule from anywhere. Alongside your own work documents, you can choose science and technology articles from the Study Box, read them with your teacher and discuss the topics that matter to your field. One session a week suits people who mainly want to maintain their level. To move up, two or three lessons a week works better, and learning with two teachers helps you get used to more than one accent.
Find your focus
Every learner starts from a different role, so lessons are shaped around what you do. Here are common focuses on this track and the kind of English each one builds. Your teacher can mix them or shift focus as your work changes.
| Your field | Typical English situations | What you practise |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Project meetings, site calls, technical proposals | Describing processes, specs and timelines clearly |
| Software & IT | Stand-ups, code reviews, sprint planning, support | Talking through systems, bugs and trade-offs |
| Research & academia | Conferences, papers, peer review, grant calls | Presenting findings and defending your method |
| R&D & product | Roadmap reviews, demos, cross-team meetings | Pitching ideas and explaining what works and why |
| Lab, data & quality | Reports, audits, supplier and client calls | Writing up results and discussing standards |
Other professional English specializations
Science and technology is one track. If your work spans more than one area, your teacher can blend them, and you can switch focus at any time.
- General Business English core workplace English for meetings, emails and presentations.
- Finance & Accounting English for banking, accounting and reporting roles.
- Human Resources English for recruitment, interviews and people management.
- Medical English for healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals.
- Corporate English for tech teams training for whole teams and companies.
- Job Interview in English prepare to interview with confidence for your next role.
More to explore
- 30 useful sentences for a presentation in English.
- 30 key phrases to use in a meeting in English.
- Meet our English teachers.
- Not sure of your level? Test your English level in a few minutes.
Science and technology English FAQ
Who is the science and technology English course for?
It is for anyone who needs English for technical work: engineers and technical leads, software developers and IT, researchers and scientists, R&D and product teams, and people in data, lab or quality roles. If your job involves presenting, meeting, writing or collaborating in English, the course fits.
What level of English do I need to start?
B1 and above works best, because you already have the basics and want to apply them to your field. If you are below that, your teacher can build your general English first, then move into science and technology topics as you progress.
Do I need to know technical English already?
No. Many learners arrive with strong vocabulary in their niche but want more general fluency around it: presenting, handling questions and explaining clearly. Others want to build the technical terms too. Your teacher works from wherever you are.
Can we work on my own reports, slides or documentation?
Yes. You can bring your real presentations, reports, specifications or emails to lessons and work on them directly. You can also choose science and technology articles from the Study Box to read and discuss with your teacher.
Do the teachers actually know science and technology?
Yes. The teachers on this track are native English speakers selected for their knowledge and professional experience in science and technology, and trained to teach. You get someone who understands both the language and the work.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Your first lesson is a free trial with no credit card required. You meet a teacher, talk through your goals, and see how the lessons work before you commit.