Technological University of

Panama
Technical English

Professor María Mendoza

English Teacher
May 25th, 2021
The Mechanical Engineer
 Think about these questions ?

1.What are some responsibilities of the mechanical

engineer ?

2.What qualifications does a mechanical engineer

need?
 Vocabulary
1. Assess
2. Broad
3. Design
4. Hardware
5. Improve
6. Manufacture
7. Mechanical engineer
8. Power transmision
9. Specialize in
10. Test

Assignment: definition in English, translation to Spanish,

write a sentence. (Next Class)
 Classwork
I.Read and complete the table.

Type of gear Features

1.Responsibility 1.___________________________
_____________________

2.Qualifications 2.___________________________
_____________________

3.______________________ 3.Physics, kinemantics

amanufacturing, machine testing
_______________________
• Match the words or phrases with the definitions.

1-____ test 2-___ broad 3- ____ assess 4- ___ hardware

5-____manufacture 6- ____ power transmission
7- ____ mechanical engineer

A.The transfer of energy from one place to another to perform work.

B. A person who studies, builds, and works with machines.
C. Machinery or mechnical components.
D. To observe a machine’s operations in order to determine it’s
functionality.
E. To build something in a factory.
F. Involving a wide variety of topics or disciplines.
G. To study and evluate something.
 Using the language
1.Tell me about …
Example:
• Tell me about your skills.
• Tell me about your family.
2. I worked for …
Examples:
• I worked for the ACP.
• I worked for the Mechanical Red Company.
3. What were your ...?
• What were your duties in that company?
• What were your hobbies three years ago?
 Job application
1. What position are you applying for?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
2.What is your educational background?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
3. What were your duties at your previous job?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________