Tag: grammar
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Business Casual: Idioms 6
Here’s an interview for a senior software developer position using idioms. Review it to understand the meanings of idioms, and then answer questions with them. Get more English practice here. The Interview: Senior Software Developer Candidate Interviewer: “Thanks for coming in bright and early this morning! I know the commute can be a bit of…
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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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Business Casual: Idioms 5
Here’s a casual coffee break chat. Review it to understand the meanings of idioms, and then answer questions with them. ☕️ Coffee Break Chat: Dev Team Participants: Liam (Senior Dev) and Maya (Junior Dev) Liam: Hey Maya, how was your weekend? You look a little quiet. Maya: Hey Liam. It was okay. Honestly, I’m feeling…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 8
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. analogous u-NA-lu-gus 2. proportion pru-PŌR-shun 3. intrusive in-TROO-siv 4. formidable FORM-i-du-bul 5. negligible NEG-li-ju-bul 6. discerning di-SERN-ing 7.…
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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-KĀ-shun 3. fallacious fu-LĀ-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-PĀR-ent-ly 4. coarse CŌRS 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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