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ENGLISH FOR IT · A2

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One level, two courses — from teamwork and problem-solving
to DevOps, testing and online safety.

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LevelA2 Pre-Intermediate
Full learning path14 modules · 30–40 hours
Study modeSelf-study or instructor-led
Learning platformEdube · by
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

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Practical IT contexts. Relevant English.
Videos, reading, listening and exercises.

Everyday IT teamwork

7 modules · 15–20 hours

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01Understanding Project InformationFREE TRIAL
  • Grammar: Countable and Uncountable Nouns.
  • Reading: Project Data.
  • Skills & IT Context: Software Development.
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02Improving Work and Making Decisions
  • Grammar/Reading: Modal Verbs – Advice, Suggestion and Obligation. Improving Performance.
  • Skills & IT Context: Clear goals and communication in Software Development.
03Key Terms in Software Development
  • Grammar/Vocabulary: Present Continuous – Temporary and Future.
  • Grammar Focus: Common Mistakes – Present Continuous.
  • Vocabulary: Algorithm, Compression, Inconsistent, Validation.
  • Skills & IT Context: Making things work better in Software Development.
04Finding a Way
  • Listening/Vocabulary/Reading: Processing Challenges. Two Peas in a Pod, Figure Out, Come to Life. Software Development and Game Design.
  • Skills & IT Context: Challenges in Software Development and Game Design.
05Your Digital Thinkers
  • Vocabulary/Reading/Listening: Hitch, Smoothly, Lazy Loading. Game Design. Slow Loading.
  • Listening: Slow Loading.
06Team Participation
  • Vocabulary/Reading/Listening: Perfect Tense Uses. Conditional Offers and Outcomes. Tech Support. Email – Updates and Reminders.
  • Skills & IT Contexts: Solving issues in Tech Support.
07Listening and Sharing for Better Support
  • Listening/Reading: Active Listening. Understanding Community Management in IT. Emails about Upcoming Events.
  • Skills & IT Contexts: Solving issues in Game Design and Software Development.

DevOps and online safety

7 modules · 15–20 hours

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01Communicating in DevOpsFREE TRIAL
  • Grammar/Reading: Generic / Impersonal Pronouns. DevOps.
  • Skills & IT Context: DevOps.
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02Talking About Actions, Time and Place
  • Grammar: Prepositions – In, On & At. Explaining Phrasal Verbs.
  • Skills & IT Context: Solving problems.
03Progress Updates in Testing
  • Vocabulary/Reading: Proactive, Hurdle, Diligence. Email Updates.
  • Skills & IT Context: Vocabulary in Quality Assurance Testing and DevOps.
04Testing Processes and Planning
  • Reading: Testing Programs. Vocabulary Practice.
  • Skills & IT Context: Planning, testing and reporting in Quality Assurance Testing.
05Collaboration in DevOps
  • Listening/Vocabulary/Grammar: Improving Collaboration. Teamwork, Collaborate, Automate, Set Up. Adverbs of Frequency and Manner.
  • Listening: Continuing collaboration in DevOps.
06Cyber Threats and Online Safety
  • Vocabulary/Listening/Grammar/Reading: Phishing and Threat. A Cyber Attack. Wh-pronouns with “Like to know”. Stay Safe and Follow the Rules.
  • Skills & IT Contexts: Discussing Cyber Security and how to Stay Safe.
07Responsibilities and Collaboration
  • Grammar/Listening: Modal Verbs – Necessity & Obligation: Past, Present & Future. Cyber Security and Community Management.
  • Skills & IT Contexts: Discussing Vulnerabilities. Joining a Community Event.
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