The course aims at learning specialised vocabulary relevant to several courses of the Faculty, such as Strength of Materials, Geophysics (seismic theory), Mechanics, Rock Mechanics and Physical Processes. The course is based on texts and exercises of authentic texts and is centred on the development of advanced skills of text and specialised lecture comprehension, as well as, of the ability to summarise long scientific texts. The learning material includes teacher’s notes and computer exercises.