The English for Science and Technology Syllabus aims to
provide students with the language basis to access and understand materials on science and technology and to express ideas and concepts in English.
What is English For Science And Technology?
English is taught as a second language in all Malaysian
primary and secondary schools in line with its status as a
second language. Students are taught the English language to
enable them to use the language in everyday life, to further
their studies and for work purposes.
To this end, a general English language syllabus has been
developed in line with the way English is used in everyday life.
Students are taught to use the language for interpersonal
purposes, for informational purposes and for aesthetic
purposes.
With globalization, Malaysians will need to be proficient in
English as a medium for communicating with people from
other countries. The use of English in ICT has also been
included to enable students to access knowledge on the
Internet and to network with people both locally and overseas.
The continuing emphasis on science and technology has
made it essential for students to access information on science
and technology in English. This requires them to listen to, read
and present the information orally and in writing in the medium
of English. To this end, an English for Science and Technology
Syllabus has been developed.
primary and secondary schools in line with its status as a
second language. Students are taught the English language to
enable them to use the language in everyday life, to further
their studies and for work purposes.
To this end, a general English language syllabus has been
developed in line with the way English is used in everyday life.
Students are taught to use the language for interpersonal
purposes, for informational purposes and for aesthetic
purposes.
With globalization, Malaysians will need to be proficient in
English as a medium for communicating with people from
other countries. The use of English in ICT has also been
included to enable students to access knowledge on the
Internet and to network with people both locally and overseas.
The continuing emphasis on science and technology has
made it essential for students to access information on science
and technology in English. This requires them to listen to, read
and present the information orally and in writing in the medium
of English. To this end, an English for Science and Technology
Syllabus has been developed.
