English Communication for Tech Professionals

Improve your English, boost your tech career, and move toward a higher-paying job by leveling up your communication skills in English Communication for Tech Professionals brought to you by Arizona State University and English4IT. This course is for all business roles, both technical and non-technical, from developers to CEOs.

The course targets 6 main skill areas:

• vocabulary
• grammar
• pronunciation
• soft skills
• speaking & writing

After completing this course, you will:

• improve your English for professional communication;
• build your vocabulary with at least 30 new useful words and phrases from each module;
• master key grammar topics;
• have templates for emails and meetings which you can start using in your work right away;
• create a professional and attention-grabbing resume (or CV) in English and upgrade your LinkedIn profile;
• prepare for a job interview by learning useful strategies and skills that will help you preform better in interviews.

• improve your English vocabulary and grammar for communication in the tech industry

• gain soft skills for working as a tech professional

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Module 1. New Jobs in Tech
In this module, you will learn the duties and responsibilities of popular tech jobs. You will revise present simple and present continuous and create a personal pitch that you can use for networking.
Week 2
Module 2. The Startup World
In this module, you will learn about startups and the process of creating and scaling a tech company. You will learn how to talk about past events and present results using past simple and present perfect. Finally, you will create a company pitch.
Week 3
Module 3. Trending Technology
In this module, you will learn new vocabulary related to cutting-edge technologies. You will learn how to describe plans and future events using future tenses. Finally, you will create your own LinkedIn profile.
Week 4
Module 4. Programming Languages
In this module, you will learn how to talk about programming languages. You will be able to compare different technologies using comparative and superlative adjectives. Finally, you will learn to write polite responses to client requests and issue reports.
Week 5
Module 5. Version Control and Hosting Platforms
In this module, you will learn useful vocabulary to describe version control systems and hosting platforms for managing and coordinating projects. You will be able to evaluate amounts and sizes using quantifying words (few, little, etc.). Finally, you will learn about soft skills and how to leverage them in your career.
Week 6
Module 6. Software Testing
In this module, you will build your vocabulary related to software testing. You will learn when and how to use passive voice. Finally, you will be able to deliver bad news and use the STAR technique to talk about your past experience.
Week 7
Module 7. Project Management and Software Development
In this module, you will learn useful vocabulary to talk about project management and software development. You will also use modal verbs to talk about abilities, possibilities, advice, and obligations. Finally, you will learn how to speak in a scrum standup meeting.
Week 8
Module 8. Chatting in the Tech Workplace
In this module, you will learn best practices for chatting in the tech workplace. You will also use modal verbs to talk about abilities, possibilities, advice, and obligations. Finally, you will learn how to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
Week 9
Module 9. Famous People in Tech
In this module, you will learn useful vocabulary to talk about famous people in tech and their achievements. You will learn how to speak about consequences of different actions using zero and first conditionals. Finally, you will learn useful phrases for motivating people and giving feedback.
Week 10
Module 10. Mentorship
In this module, you will learn about mentorship and build useful vocabulary for talking about the mentorship process. You will understand and apply the rules of word stress so that you can pronounce commonly used words correctly. You will learn to make polite requests and talk about hypothetical situations using the second conditional. Finally, you will create a reach-out message to a mentor.
Week 11
Module 11. Creating a Resume
In this module, you will build vocabulary and receive useful tips for writing a professional resume. You will learn the rules and practical examples for using English articles. Finally, you will create your own resume.
Week 12
Module 12. Job Interview Preparation
In this module, you will prepare for a job interview in English by studying common interview questions and appropriate responses to them. You will learn to use prepositions of space and time. Finally, you will practice small talk in an interview setting.

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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