English vocabulary 2

Vocabulary:

switch

single

double

place

resistance

single throw switch   

double throw switch (changeover switch)

four way switch (crossover switch)

Pronunciation
Phrases:

A single throw switch is used to turn the light on or off.

With two double throw switches it is possible to turn the light on and off from two different places.

With two changeover switches and a four way switch it is possible to turn the light on and off from three different places.

Electrical resistance is measured in ohm (Ω).

Tuesday 24/09/13

Theory:

We continue with issue 1 - Basics of electricity and finish P1.4- Construction of a switch.
 
We follow up the theory to prepare next thursdays exam.




Workshop:


Assembly of extension cords and measurement of voltage and current.

Monday 23/09/13

Theory:

We continue with issue 1 - Basics of electricity. We finish P-1.3 - The switch and start with P1.4- Construction of a switch.
 

Workshop:
No practical exercice today.

English vocabulary 1

Theory:

We continue with the issue 1 - Basics of electricity. We treat P-1.2 - The electrical circuit and comment the most common electrical symbols.

Workshop:

We finish the extensions cords, try them out and measure tension and intensity of a fan. Note that to measure voltage it is not necessary having the fan connected, while measuring intensity it is and the intensity increases at higher fan speeds.

AC/DC -> Highway to Hell

Vocabulary:

electricity

electric circuit

electric tension

voltage

electric current

power

alternate current

direct current

lamp

battery

electrical conductor

measure

Pronunciation

Phrases:

Electrical tension is measured in volts (V).

Electrical current is measured in ampere (A).

Electrical power is measured in watt (W).

Alternate current (AC) - Direct current (DC)

A lamp connected with conductors to a battery is a closed electric circuit, where the electric current can flow.

Integrated Language Treatment

According to the “Decret 15/2013, de 19 d’abril, pel qual es regula el tractament integrat de les llengües als centres docents no universitaris de les Illes Balears ”, the class will be held in english.

Other languages than english will only be used in case that communication in english should become impossible.

Since the english level of the students will most probably be quite low, the main aim will be to increase their technical vocabulary to a level that permits them understand simple instructions in spoken and written english.

The blog PQPI Electricity (pqpisonpacselectricity.blogspot.com), containing information, technical documentation and language exercises for the students, will be conducted in english.

A written abstract in english of each treated issue will help to consolidate the vocabulary.

Thursday 19/09/13

Theory:

We continue with issue 1 - Basics of electricity, complete P-1.1,  and  watch the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h5EQlI6Jfg&feature=related


Workshop:

We begin to assemble an extension cord.

Tuesday 17/09/13

Theory:

We discuss the qualification procedure and the date of the first assessment.

We start with issue 1 - basics of electricity. We finish with P-1.




Workshop:

No practical exercice today.

Monday 16/09/13

Introduction to the telecommunications modul  of the PQPI electrotechnical installations in buildings.