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Intonation Practice 2: Interviewing
Practice intonation with an interview for a software developer position. Pause when you see a / and stress the words in bold print. Stress can change depending on what you want to emphasize in the moment. These are suggestions. 💻 The Interview: Software Developer Interviewer (I): “Hi Maria, thanks for coming in today. / I’m…
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Intonation Practice
Practice intonation with a conversation between software developers. Pause when you see a / and stress the words in bold print. 💻 Conversation: The Urgent Bug Alex: Hey Ben, / did you see the JIRA ticket that just came in? / Apparently, the checkout flow is completely broken on production. Ben: Seriously? / I just…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 7
Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words. Word Pronunciation 1. absurd ub-SURD 2. allocation al-o-KÄ€-shun 3. fallacious fu-LÄ€-shus 4. preconceived pree-kun-SEEVD 5. antiquated AN-ti-kway-ded 6. fabricate FA-bri-kate 7.unbiased…
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Business Casual: Idioms 4
Here’s a great interview conversation. Review it to understand the meanings of idioms, and then answer questions with them. Software Developer Interview: Mid-Level Role Interviewer (Maria): Thanks for coming in, Liam. Tell me about a time you encountered a significant technical challenge that felt completely novel. Candidate (Liam): Honestly, Maria, after working in this industry…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 6
Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words. Word Pronunciation 1. autonomously ah-TAH-nu-mus-ly 2. advent AD-vent 3. apparent u-PÄ€R-ent-ly 4. coarse CÅŒRS 5. drab DRAB 6. minuscule MI-ni-scyool 7.…
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Business Casual: Idioms 3
Review the conversation between software developers. Then understand the meanings of the idioms and answer questions with them. Get more English practice at speakmethodpro. ☕ Coffee Break Chat Sarah: “Mark, I heard we just landed the massive ‘Nexus Project.’ We’re going to need to hit the ground running next Monday if we want to meet…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 5
Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words. Word Pronunciation 1. predictable pre-DIK-tu-bul 2. exhaust eg-ZAHST 3. inaccessible in-ak-SES-u-bul 4. ample AM-pul 5. spacious SPÄ€-shus 6. arid AIR-id 7.…
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Business Casual: Idioms 2
Review the conversation on Sprint Planning. Then understand the meanings of the idioms and answer questions with them. Sprint Planning: The Feature That Won’t Behave Characters: (The team is in a video conference.) Alex: Alright team, let’s look at the “Universal User Sync” feature. We’re hitting the last few days of the sprint. Ben, where…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 4
Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words. Word Pronunciation 1. creep CREEP 2. accurate / inaccurate AK-yur-it / in-AK-yur-it 3. classify CLAS-i-fÄ« 4. gigantic jÄ«-GAN-tik 5. impressive im-PRE-siv…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 3
Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the business conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words. Check out more English practice at speakmethodpro.com. Word Pronunciation (u = schwa sound) 1. routine roo-TEEN 2. appropriate u-PRÅŒ-pree-yit 3.…
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