Brankica Bošnjak Terzić: Technical English for Mechatronics and Robotics

Abstract

This review examines Technical English for Mechatronics and Robotics 1, a coursebook designed for upper-intermediate undergraduate students of mechatronics and robotics at the University of Zagreb. The volume offers a comprehensive, genre- and skills-based approach to developing communicative competence in technical English, combining authentic field-specific texts with a wide range of guided and freer activities. Its four content units, supported by extensive appendices on grammar, technical language skills, and specialized vocabulary, provide systematic exposure to domain-relevant terminology, phraseology, and communicative tasks. The coursebook effectively integrates lexical, grammatical, and skills-oriented instruction, supported by visuals and scaffolding techniques that facilitate the acquisition of complex technical language. Despite the absence of dedicated listening materials, the book’s design, authenticity, and pedagogical coherence position it as a valuable resource for both learners and instructors, meeting the target needs of students preparing for academic and professional communication in mechatronics and robotics.