
Hi there!
Each lesson contains a video lecture. Watch the lecture as many times as needed.
When I ask you to, pause the video and repeat after me.
Feel free to pause the video as many times as needed.
After watching the video you will find the tasks in “Downloadable materials”.
There are 2 documents, one in docx. and the other one in pdf format. Choose the one that works better for you. Download the document and do all the tasks in it. If you have a printer, you can print out the document for yourself.
Also, some lessons include links to additional videos, you will find the link to the video in the document.
At the end of the course, you will find a document with the answers to the tasks and a small quiz.
Good luck, guys!
You will learn about the most common IT roles and their main responsibilities, also practice talking about yourself using Present Simple tense.
We will discover the types of companies in IT. Learn about the difference between them. Grammar focus: question words. We will practice making and answering questions.
Learn words and phrases related to office and remote work, advantages and disadvantages of office work and WFH. Practice comparatives and superlatives.
Learn about the most popular communication tools in IT, and discover the styles of communication. Grammar focus - Present Continuous. When and how to use it.
After this lesson, you will be able to write a formal email to your co-worker or manager. Also, you will learn the most popular common acronyms used in IT.
You will be able to create a good-looking Linkedin profile and discover some Linkedin tips.
Also, you will learn and practice Past Simple tense to talk about your past experience.
Used to" structure
We use used to + infinitive to talk about a past situation that is no longer true. It tells us that there was a repeated action or state in the past which has now changed.
I used to like programming but now I prefer project management.
I used to communicate via Linkedin a lot, but now I prefer Facebook.
I didn't use to sleep very well, but then I started doing yoga and it really helps.
Did you use to look for clients on Upwork when you were younger?
You will learn about SDLC and its stages. You will discover the usage of Passive voice and practice using it.
You will learn about Scrum and Kanban. Find out what daily meetings are and why teams have those meetings. Practice giving updates. Repeat Past Simple and practice Future Simple.
You need this course if:
You want to start working in IT.
You already work in IT, but still don't feel confident about your communication skills.
You want a better job, but you are scared of job interviews in English.
You want to upgrade your LinkedIn profile and create a professional CV in English.
You want to learn and practice the basic grammar needed for successful communication.
Fact:
Almost all IT companies check your English skills during the hiring process.
Candidates with good English have higher chances of employment.
You'll need a good CV written in English to be noticed by recruiters.
After taking the course, you'll be able to:
Talk about yourself, your projects and your achievements.
Give and receive constructive feedback.
Give short and well-structured updates during the daily calls.
Create an attention-grabbing LinkedIn profile and CV.
Answer the most popular interview questions.
Talk about technologies and processes in IT.
Understand your English-speaking clients and teammates.
You will become more confident and calm.
and so many other things!
How to work with the course?
1) Watch the videos in the lesson.
2) Download a document with the lesson.
3) Do the tasks and exercises.
4) Watch the video again if needed.
5) Do the test at the end of the course!
Good luck!