Accurate English.
Better projects.
Plan Communication
English lessons for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
Complete Program: includes two courses
Communicate better on project teams.
Describe layouts, dimensions, requirements and changes more accurately.
Reduce errors, omissions and costly revisions.
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ORIENTATION AND LOCATION
FLOOR PLANS 1
- Locate objects and spaces
- directly adjacent toin the middle ofbetween __ and __
- Choose precise location phrases
- in the corner ofat the corner ofon the wallalong the wall
- Use directions and gridlines
- in the northeast corner ofsouth of gridline __at gridline intersection __
- Describe orientation
- runs north–southruns parallel tois perpendicular to
- Explain alignment and centering
- is aligned withis centered betweenis centered on
- Describe where elements extend
- runs from __ to __extends out from __ to __
DIMENSIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
FLOOR PLANS 2
- Identify measurement reference points
- face of studface of finishcenterlineedge of the slab
- State dimensions and spacing
- the dimension from __ to ____ long / wide / thickspaced __ apartspaced equally
- Express limits and requirements
- must be / needs to beat least / a minimum ofa maximum of / not more than
- Distinguish spaces and clearances
- clear widthclearance around / betweengap betweenmake room for
- Coordinate requirements
- maintain a minimum clear widthmeet clearance requirementsprovide enough working spaceallow for future expansionensure that __
- Explain spatial conflicts
- conflicts witha conflict between __ and __projects intooverlaps with
- Describe layout changes
- shift __ overrelocate __ to __widen __ by __make adjustments to __
Clear, simple tutorials
Speaking and pronunciation practice
Useful practice activities
Expert instruction
instructor, Construction English
Michael Burkhardt
Michael Burkhardt combines 14 years of U.S. architectural practice with more than 6,000 hours of university English teaching. His background spans construction documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, and English for architecture, engineering and construction professionals.
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Everything included
Complete Plan Communication Package
2 complete courses
14 lesson videos
83 practice activities
2 assessments
2 certificates
PLUS
Instructor feedback
Complete a short writing activity and get personal feedback from me by email.
