Tag: english-grammar
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Tech Plurals: Data and Datum
This conversation is on irregular plurals in tech. The Scenario: Reviewing the “Analytics Dashboard” PR Maya: Hey Leo, do you have a sec? I’m looking at the feedback on my pull request. You mentioned my variable naming for the data distribution was “mathematically inconsistent.” Leo: Ah, right! It’s a small thing, but precision matters. You…
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The Short I Sound: Software Developer Conversation
This is a quick look into a sync between two developers, Jill and Bill, as they try to fix a glitch in their system. Notice how many words feature that crisp, short “i” sound. The Morning Sync Jill: “Hi Bill. Did you finish the script for the billing link?” Bill: “I did, but there’s a…
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Relaxed U Sound: Software Developer Conversation
Great referral discount: in February only, refer a friend and get two extra classes for both you and your friend. The first step is for your friend to schedule a consultation. Schedule by tomorrow to get this! Keep your jaw loose and open and think about a low sound as you practice the Relaxed U…
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American A Sounds: Cross-Team Practice Conversation
Super referral discount: in February only, refer a friend and get two extra classes for both you and your friend. The first step is for your friend to schedule a consultation. If your friend schedules in February, even if the consultation is in March, you can get the discount. This conversation captures the classic “creative…
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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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