English for Engineers

English for Engineers

Hosted by: Olivia Augustin

Ever wished you had a Technical English + Business English teacher who’s an engineer as well? Well, you found her: civil engineer and certified English teacher turned corporate trainer, Olivia Augustin. Her...

Episodes

The Eco-Innovation Network: CEC, JPAC, and TLCAN's environmental legacy

Season #2

In this episode of English for Engineers, Dr. Omar Chavéz Alegía and I ​​dive into the Eco-Innovation Network and explore the significant roles of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) and the Joint...
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E18: Linguistics and Engineering in Technical Translation

Season #2

 In this episode of English for Engineers, I talk to Alice Miozzo Zana and Pierre-Yves Zana from Tranzana Translations. Alice & Pierre-Yves are an international couple working in the language industry as freelance...
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E17: Developing a Global Mindset for Engineering Professionals

Season #2

In this episode of English for Engineers, I talk to Kate Dahl, a career consultant for internationals in Denmark who helps them integrate into the Danish labour market.   Join us in this episode as we discuss what it...
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E16: Three Lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger

Season #2

In this Episode, Olivia talks about 3 life lessons engineers who learn English as a second (or third) language, can learn from the Austrian oak, Arnold Schwarzenegger. As an expat, Arnold was always mocked for his...
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E15: Technical Translators - The Unsung Heroes of Engineering

Season #2

In this episode of English for Engineers, I am chatting with Anthoinette Međjedović-van Winkoop, CEO of Helena Technical Translations (together with business partner Mathijs Mekes) and Chelsea Janssen, who is a ...
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E14: Authentically Aussie: Cracking the Code for Engineers in the Land Down Under!

Season #2

In this episode of English for Engineers, I am chatting with Natalie Peart, owner of Jobspeak Academy, who’s teaching you English for job search and workplace. Her mission? To help international students, refugees,...
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E13: 8 tips for writing English work emails as a non-native writer

Season #2

In this episode of English for Engineers, Olivia is talking you through 8 tips for writing clear and concise English work emails as a non-native writer. In our interconnected world, you can’t get away from writing...
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E12: All Your Ducks in a Row: about language barriers, home inspections and surface sweeps

Season #2

In this episode of English for Engineers, I am chatting with Candice Lee, who has been working in real estate and international relocation since 2011. Candice works extensively with big corporate clients, relocating...
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E11: 5 Strategies to Improve Your Technical English

Season #2

 In this episode of English for Engineers, Olivia is talking about 5 strategies to improve your technical English. As a professional, you already know how important it is to communicate clearly with your co-workers,...
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E10: Clear is Kind - A Crossover Episode w/ Aimee Arsenault (and start of season 2)

Season #2

In this episode of English for Engineers, I am chatting with Aimee Arsenault, founder of Transmit Safety, a health and safety consulting firm based in Alberta/Canada. Having worked in health and safety for 15+ years,...
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E09: 'Vienna waits for you' with Andrea Zimmerl

Season #1

Starting her engineering career in the 1990ies, Andrea Zimmerl could never quite limit herself to just one profession: consulting for small Austrian companies in plastics technology she soon felt the need to help...
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#008 Junk the Jargon: with Australian construction industry specialist Becky Paroz

Season #1

With thirty years in the construction industry, Becky Paroz has demonstrated her leadership skills on some of the most demanding projects in Australia. Becky is an engineer, a project manager and Director in three...
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