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improve your English vocabulary and grammar for communication in the tech industry
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Arizona State University
Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week1
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.
16 videos (Total 67 min), 5 readings, 9 quizzes
16 videos
Introduction Into New Tech Jobs 3mTech Job 16mTech Job 2 Part 14mTech Job 2 Part 24mTech Job 3 5mNew Tech Jobs Conclusion3mBonus: How to Look Up New Vocabulary4mHow to Pronounce Common Tech Jobs 5mHow to Fix Pronunciation Bugs3mPresent Simple 4mPresent Continuous Part 12mPresent Continuous Part 23mIntroduction Into the Elevator Pitch5mUseful Phrases for Your Elevator Pitch2mCommon Mistakes to Avoid in Your Elevator Pitch3mTips for Your Elevator Pitch3m5 readings
Quizlet Flashcards 1mPractice Your Pronunciation30mGrammar Review: Present Simple and Present Continuous20mElevator Pitch Template30mBonus: Join the Community5m9 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 115mPractice New Vocabulary Quiz 215mPractice New Vocabulary Quiz 315mPronunciation Practice Self-Reflection6mPractice Present Simple36mPractice Present Continuous 36mGraded Quiz: Present Simple and Present Continuous24mPractice Your Knowledge About the Elevator Pitch 15mGraded quiz: Module 1 Final Assessment30mWeek2
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.
14 videos (Total 54 min), 5 readings, 10 quizzes
14 videos
What Is a Startup? 2mStartup Values3mFirst Startup Principle3mSecond and Third Startup Principles3mFourth Startup Principle1mIncubators3mThe Startup World Conclusion5mUsing Intonation to Show Interest4mUsing Intonation to Ask Questions3mPractice Intonation3mForming Past Simple and Present Perfect4mUsing Past Simple and Present Perfect5mElevator Pitch for Companies and Products2mElevator Pitch Examples5m5 readings
Prepare for the Modules 1-2 Overall Vocabulary Assessment30mPractice Rising and Falling Intonation30mHow to Form Past Simple and Present Perfect20mCommon Irregular Verbs in English20mWhen to Use Past Simple and Present Perfect 20m10 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 115mPractice New Vocabulary Quiz 215mPractice New Vocabulary Quiz 315mModules 1-2 Overall Vocabulary Assessment30mPronunciation Practice Self-Reflection6mPractice Past Simple and Present Perfect Forms30mPractice Past Simple and Present Perfect Usage24mGraded Quiz: Past Simple and Present Perfect 30m Check Your Understanding of the Product Elevator Pitch 15mGraded Quiz: Module 2 Final Assessment30mWeek3
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.
13 videos (Total 47 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes
13 videos
Trending Technology: Quantum Computing2mTrending Technology: AI 2mTrending Technology: VR1mTrending Technology: AR3mTrending Technology Conclusion4mHow to Pronounce -ed Endings3mPractice -ed Endings3mTo Be Going To 4mFuture Simple Part 13mFuture Simple Part 24mChoosing a LinkedIn Photo4mWriting a LinkedIn Headline4mWriting a LinkedIn Summary5m4 readings
Practice -ed Endings30mTo Be Going To20mFuture Simple20mLinkedIn Summary Template30m7 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary42mPronunciation Practice Self Reflection3m Practice To Be Going To 15mPractice Future Tenses15mGraded Quiz: Future Tenses Overall Assessment36mCheck Your Understanding of LinkedIn Soft Skills 15mGraded Quiz: Module 3 Final Assessment30mWeek4
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.
9 videos (Total 38 min), 4 readings, 8 quizzes
9 videos
Introduction to Programming Languages3mProgramming Language 13mProgramming Language 24mProgramming Language 32mProgramming Languages Conclusion2mCommonly Mispronounced Words6mComparatives and Superlatives4mComparatives and Superlatives Exceptions5mHow to Respond to Client Issues and Tickets5m4 readings
Prepare for the Modules 1-4 Overall Vocabulary Assessment30mPractice Commonly Mispronounced Words30mGrammar Review: Comparatives and Superlatives20mTips for Jira Communication 10m8 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 115mPractice New Vocabulary Quiz 215mModules 1-4 Overall Vocabulary Assessment36mPronunciation Practice Self-Reflection 9mPractice Comparatives and Superlatives15mGraded Quiz: Comparatived and Superlatives Overall Assessment24mPractice Responding to Clients15mGraded Quiz: Module 4 Final Assessment24mWeek5
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.
12 videos (Total 32 min), 4 readings, 8 quizzes
12 videos
How Much Do You Know About Version Control Systems?42sIntroduction to Version Control Systems1mThe Advantages of Using Version Control Systems1mVersion Control System 12mVersion Control System 21mVersion Control System 31mVersion Control Systems Conclusion 3mUsing Pronunciation Stress 4mCountable and Uncountable Nouns2mQuantifiers3m Practice Quantifiers and Useful Uncountable Nouns1mSoft Skill Focus - Polite Communication5m4 readings
Practice Using Pronunciation Stress30mGrammar Review: Using Quantifiers With Countable and Uncountable Nouns20mTop 5 Soft Skills for Tech Professionals Part 110mTop 5 Soft Skills for Tech Professionals Part 210m8 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 115mPractice New Vocabulary Quiz 221mCheck Your Understanding of Pronunciation Stress 12mPractice Countable and Uncountable Nouns15mPractice Quantifiers15mGraded Quiz: Quantifiers With Countable and Uncountable Nouns24mPractice Polite Communication18mGraded Quiz: Module 5 Final Assessment30mWeek6
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.
9 videos (Total 37 min), 3 readings, 10 quizzes
9 videos
Common Problems in Software Testing Part 14mCommon Problems in Software Testing Part 23mCommon Problems in Software Testing Conclusion2m Frequently Mispronounced Tech Words4mWhen to Use Passive Voice4mHow to Form Passive Voice5mHow to Talk About Bad News and Failures5mThe STAR Technique2mUseful Phrases for Talking About Your Experience3m3 readings
Prepare for the Modules 1-6 Overall Assessment 30mPractice Frequently Mispronounced Tech Words30mGrammar Review Passive Voice20m10 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 118mPractice New Vocabulary Quiz 218mModules 1-6 Overall Vocabulary Assessment30m Check Your Pronunciation of Tech Words15mPractice Passive Voice Usage15mPractice Passive Voice Forms18mGraded Quiz: Passive Voice30mPractice Useful Phrases for Talking About Bad News or Failures15mUsing the STAR Technique to Talk About Past Experiences12mGraded Quiz: Module 6 Final Assessment30mWeek7
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.
10 videos (Total 33 min), 2 readings, 5 quizzes
10 videos
Project Management Tool 13mProject Management Tool 21mProject Management Tool 32mProject Communication Tips3mProject Management Conclusion2mHow to Pronounce Common Software Terms3mUseful Resource for Practicing Pronunciation2mModal Verbs of Obligation: Can, Should, Must and Have to6mModal Verb Forms and Usage3mSpeaking in a Standup Meeting 4m2 readings
Practice Common Software Terms30mGrammar Review: Modal Verbs20m5 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary36mPronunciation Self-Reflection9mPractice Modal Verbs15mGraded Quiz: Modal Verbs24mGraded Quiz: Module 7 Final Assessment30mWeek8
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.
10 videos (Total 36 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes
10 videos
Tools for Chatting in the Tech Workplace1mRelaxed Chat Grammar2mPolitness in Chatting3mPolite Phrases for Chatting2mChatting Best Practices5mChatting in the Tech Workplace Conclusion1mWords With Weird Pronunciation6mModal Verbs of Possibility and Certainty4mTips for Building Rapport 6mThe Importance of Building Rapport1m4 readings
Prepare for the Modules 1-8 Overall Vocabulary Assessment30mPractice Words With Weird Pronunciation 30mGrammar Review: Modal Verbs of Possibility and Certainty20mBuilding Rapport With Clients and Colleagues15m7 practice exercises
Practice Chat Grammar9mPractice Polite Phrases15mModules 1-8 Overall Vocabulary Assessment42mPronunciation Practice6mPractice Modal Verbs of Possibility and Certainty24mCheck Your Understanding of Building Rapport 15mGraded Quiz: Module 8 Final Assessment30mWeek9
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.
10 videos (Total 38 min), 3 readings, 6 quizzes
10 videos
Elon Musk4mLinus Torvalds3mThe Mysterious Creator of Bitcoin3mFamous People in Tech Conclusion5mCommonly Mispronounced Verbs Part 14mCommonly Mispronounced Verbs Part 22mFirst Conditional 3mZero Conditional 3mMotivating Other People and Giving Feedback Part 13mMotivating Other People and Giving Feedback Part 25m3 readings
Practice Commonly Mispronounced Verbs Part 130mPractice Commonly Mispronounced Verbs Part 230mGrammar Review: Zero and First Conditionals20m6 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary 42mPronunciation Self-Reflection6mPractice First Conditional15mGraded Quiz: Zero and First Conditionals30mPractice Useful Phrases15mGraded Quiz: Module 9 Final Assessment30mWeek10
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.
11 videos (Total 40 min), 3 readings, 6 quizzes
11 videos
Mentorship Introduction2mInformal Mentorship3mFormal Mentorship4mWhat to Look for in a Mentor3mWhat to do if You're a Mentee2mMentorship Conclusion4mWord Stress5mSecond Conditionals4mUsing Conditionals in the Tech Workplace3mUsing Conditionals and Modals to Make Polite Requests3mHow to Reach Out to Mentors3m3 readings
Prepare for the Modules 1-10 Overall Vocabulary Assessment30mPractice Word Stress30mGrammar Review: Second Conditionals 20m6 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 118mGraded Quiz: Modules 1-10 Overall Vocabulary Assessment51mCheck Your Understanding of Word Stress15mPractice Second Conditionals15mGraded Quiz: Second Conditionals 24mGraded Quiz: Modul 10 Final Assessment30mWeek11
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.
9 videos (Total 41 min), 5 readings, 6 quizzes
9 videos
How to Describe Your Skills3mResume Formatting 4mWhat Not to Do on Your Resume5mCreating a Resume Conclusion5mTips for Creating Your Resume3mResume Words3mIndefinite and Definite Articles5mZero Article3mWriting a Skills Summary for Your Resume5m5 readings
Practice Resume Words30mGrammar Review: Indefinite Article20mGrammar Review: Definite Article20mGrammar Review: Zero Article20mExample of a Well-Written Resume 30m5 practice exercises
Resume Structure Listening Quiz12mPractice New Vocabulary36mPronunciation Self-Reflection6mGraded Quiz: Articles30mGraded Quiz: Module 11 Final Assessment42mWeek12
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.
12 videos (Total 50 min), 5 readings, 7 quizzes
12 videos
Types of Job Interview Questions 1mInterview Question 1: Tell Me About Yourself4mInterview Question 2: What Are Your Strengths?3mInterview Question 3: What Are Your Weaknesses? 3mInterview Question 4: Tell Us About a Challenge You've Encountered2mMore Tips for Answering Behavioral Questions 4mTips for a Successful Interview2mTips for Using Intonation6mPrepositions of Time4mPrepositions of Place3mBonus Video: Important Grammar for Job Interviews7mSmall Talk at a Job Interview5m5 readings
Practice Intonation30mGrammar Review: Prepositions of Place20mGrammar Review: Prepositions of Time20mCommon Phrases With Prepositions20mTell Us About Your Next Steps5m7 practice exercises
Practice New Vocabulary48mCheck Your Understanding of Intonation6mPractice Prepositions of Time and Place9m Prepositions of Place and Time30mPractice Small Talk 12mGraded Quiz: Module 12 Final Assessment36mGraded Quiz: Modules 1-12 Final Assessment1h 3mFrequently Asked Questions
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