Tag: english-class
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American O Sounds: Casual Practice Conversation
Here’s a fun conversation for practicing intonation and O sounds. The Caffeine & Code Overflow Alex: Yo, did you see the latte art at that new spot around the corner? The barista pulled a Rosetta that looked more symmetrical than my last pull request. Jordan: Honestly, I’m jealous. I tried doing a heart at home…
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Intonation Practice 8: O Sounds
Here’s a fun practice conversation for IT professionals with the Short O sound. Remember, the sound is not short, but the spelling usually is! Project Sync: The “Hot Plot” Logic Block Participants: * Don: Project Lead Don: All right, let’s stop and plot the next block. The stock ticker logic is off. It’s not dropping…
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Business Vocabulary 10
Super Deal: Get 4 free classes when you refer a friend, two for you and two for your friend. Ask your friend to schedule a consultation and mention your name. * Check out this new vocabulary and a conversation between a tech lead and a software developer that uses all the words. Word Pronunciation 1.…
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Intonation Practice 7: TH Sounds Casual
Super discount: Refer a friend and get 4 free classes, two for you and two for your friend. Just ask your friend to schedule a consultation and mention your name! Practice intonation and TH sounds with this casual conversation about parenting young kids. The words in bold have a vibrating TH sound. Kids, Kids, Kids!…
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Intonation Practice 6: R Sound Casual
Practice intonation and the English R sound with this casual conversation between developers and designers. The After Work Plan Liwei: Hey, I was thinking we should finally take a break from the codebase tonight and grab some food. Alex: That sounds like a solid plan because I am definitely hitting a wall with these API…
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Intonation Practice 5: R Sounds
Practice intonation and the English R sound with this conversation between developers and designers. The “Refresh” Huddle Scene: A brightly lit breakroom with exposed brick. A group is gathered around a circular table, nursing large coffees. Russ (Lead Developer): “Alright, let’s review the requirements for the registration router. We’re seeing some random errors when users…
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Using Two Verbs
Precision in language is a lot like precision in code—swap a semicolon for a comma, and things break. In English, choosing between a gerund (the -ing form) and an infinitive (the to + verb form) changes the logic of your sentence. Here is a targeted drill designed for IT professionals to master these structures in a technical context. 1. The Logic: Gerund vs.…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 10
Check out these great business verbs and see how they fit in the cross-team scenario below. Get more English practice here. Word Pronunciation 1. accelerate ak-SE-ler-ate 2. acquire u-KWIRE 3. advocate AD-vo-kate 4. broaden BRA-den (a in father) 5. compile kum-PILE 6. conceive kun-SEEV 7. consolidate kun-SO-li-date 8. delegate DE-le-gate 9. diversify die-VER-si-fy 10. expedite…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 9
Check out this conversation between a tech lead and a software developer using new vocabulary words. Word Pronunciation 1. underestimate un-der-ES-ti-mate 2. aggravating A-gru-va-ding 3. acquire u-KWIRE 4. assimilate u-SiM-i-late 5. contradictory con-tru-DiK-tor-ee 6. requisite RE-kwi-zit 7. vague VĀG 8. caliber CA-li-ber 9. forfeit FOR-fit 10. precarious pre-CĀR-ee-us 11. sporadic spor-A-dik 12. candid CAN-did 13.…
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