Very Useful

Useful

Not Useful

A1 Do you think that English is a useful course?

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A2 Read the following situations and mark

how useful English is in each of them

1. Communicating with foreign crew

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on board

2. Collaborating with foreign crew on

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board

3. Communicating with foreign people

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ashore

4. Familiarization with foreign cultures

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5. Reading engine operation manuals

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6. Ordering spare parts and supplies

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7. Composing damage reports to the

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employer shipping company

8. Communicating with specialized

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engineers who come on board in cases

where engine operation requires

specialized service

9. Looking for employment in shipping

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companies worldwide

10. Continuing your studies (maritime

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or general) abroad