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English Communication for Tech Professionals
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 73 hours
  • Course by Arizona State University
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Lesson 1. Vocabulary: New Jobs in Tech

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 1
  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 2
  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 3

1 Discussions

  • Describe 3 New Tech Jobs

7 Videos

  • Introduction Into New Tech Jobs
  • Tech Job 1
  • Tech Job 2 Part 1
  • Tech Job 2 Part 2
  • Tech Job 3
  • New Tech Jobs Conclusion
  • Bonus: How to Look Up New Vocabulary

1 Readings

  • Quizlet Flashcards

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pronunciation Practice Self-Reflection

1 Discussions

  • Pronouncing “ch” as a “k” Sound

2 Videos

  • How to Pronounce Common Tech Jobs
  • How to Fix Pronunciation Bugs

1 Readings

  • Practice Your Pronunciation

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice Present Simple
  • Practice Present Continuous
  • Graded Quiz: Present Simple and Present Continuous

3 Videos

  • Present Simple
  • Present Continuous Part 1
  • Present Continuous Part 2

1 Readings

  • Grammar Review: Present Simple and Present Continuous

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Your Knowledge About the Elevator Pitch

1 Discussions

  • Let's Hear Your Elevator Pitch

4 Videos

  • Introduction Into the Elevator Pitch
  • Useful Phrases for Your Elevator Pitch
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Elevator Pitch
  • Tips for Your Elevator Pitch

2 Readings

  • Elevator Pitch Template
  • Bonus: Join the Community

Module 1 Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded quiz: Module 1 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary: The Startup World

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 4 Assignment
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4 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 1
  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 2
  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 3
  • Modules 1-2 Overall Vocabulary Assessment

2 Discussions

  • What Are the Advantages of Working at a Startup?
  • Practice Useful Expressions

7 Videos

  • What Is a Startup?
  • Startup Values
  • First Startup Principle
  • Second and Third Startup Principles
  • Fourth Startup Principle
  • Incubators
  • The Startup World Conclusion

1 Readings

  • Prepare for the Modules 1-2 Overall Vocabulary Assessment

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pronunciation Practice Self-Reflection

3 Videos

  • Using Intonation to Show Interest
  • Using Intonation to Ask Questions
  • Practice Intonation

1 Readings

  • Practice Rising and Falling Intonation

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice Past Simple and Present Perfect Forms
  • Practice Past Simple and Present Perfect Usage
  • Graded Quiz: Past Simple and Present Perfect

1 Discussions

  • Talk About Your Week

2 Videos

  • Forming Past Simple and Present Perfect
  • Using Past Simple and Present Perfect

3 Readings

  • How to Form Past Simple and Present Perfect
  • Common Irregular Verbs in English
  • When to Use Past Simple and Present Perfect

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Understanding of the Product Elevator Pitch

1 Discussions

  • Create Your Pitch

2 Videos

  • Elevator Pitch for Companies and Products
  • Elevator Pitch Examples

Module 2. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 2 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary: Trending Technology

    • 5 Videos
    • 4 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary

4 Discussions

  • Discuss Trending Technology
  • Discuss AI
  • Discuss VR
  • Discuss AR

5 Videos

  • Trending Technology: Quantum Computing
  • Trending Technology: AI
  • Trending Technology: VR
  • Trending Technology: AR
  • Trending Technology Conclusion

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pronunciation Practice Self Reflection

2 Videos

  • How to Pronounce -ed Endings
  • Practice -ed Endings

1 Readings

  • Practice -ed Endings

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice To Be Going To
  • Practice Future Tenses
  • Graded Quiz: Future Tenses Overall Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Talk About Your Plans

3 Videos

  • To Be Going To
  • Future Simple Part 1
  • Future Simple Part 2

2 Readings

  • To Be Going To
  • Future Simple

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Understanding of LinkedIn Soft Skills

1 Discussions

  • Share Your LinkedIn Summary

3 Videos

  • Choosing a LinkedIn Photo
  • Writing a LinkedIn Headline
  • Writing a LinkedIn Summary

1 Readings

  • LinkedIn Summary Template

Module 3. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 3 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary: Programming Languages

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 1
  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 2
  • Modules 1-4 Overall Vocabulary Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Let's Discuss Programming Languages

5 Videos

  • Introduction to Programming Languages
  • Programming Language 1
  • Programming Language 2
  • Programming Language 3
  • Programming Languages Conclusion

1 Readings

  • Prepare for the Modules 1-4 Overall Vocabulary Assessment

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pronunciation Practice Self-Reflection

1 Videos

  • Commonly Mispronounced Words

1 Readings

  • Practice Commonly Mispronounced Words

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Comparatives and Superlatives
  • Graded Quiz: Comparatived and Superlatives Overall Assessment

2 Videos

  • Comparatives and Superlatives
  • Comparatives and Superlatives Exceptions

1 Readings

  • Grammar Review: Comparatives and Superlatives

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Responding to Clients

1 Discussions

  • Write a Message to a Client

1 Videos

  • How to Respond to Client Issues and Tickets

1 Readings

  • Tips for Jira Communication

Module 4. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 4 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary: Version Control and Hosting Platforms

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 1
  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 2

1 Discussions

  • Let’s Discuss Version Control Systems

7 Videos

  • How Much Do You Know About Version Control Systems?
  • Introduction to Version Control Systems
  • The Advantages of Using Version Control Systems
  • Version Control System 1
  • Version Control System 2
  • Version Control System 3
  • Version Control Systems Conclusion

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Understanding of Pronunciation Stress

1 Videos

  • Using Pronunciation Stress

1 Readings

  • Practice Using Pronunciation Stress

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice Countable and Uncountable Nouns
  • Practice Quantifiers
  • Graded Quiz: Quantifiers With Countable and Uncountable Nouns

3 Videos

  • Countable and Uncountable Nouns
  • Quantifiers
  • Practice Quantifiers and Useful Uncountable Nouns

1 Readings

  • Grammar Review: Using Quantifiers With Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Polite Communication

2 Discussions

  • Discuss the Top 5 Soft Skills for Tech Professionals
  • Practice Polite Communication

1 Videos

  • Soft Skill Focus - Polite Communication

2 Readings

  • Top 5 Soft Skills for Tech Professionals Part 1
  • Top 5 Soft Skills for Tech Professionals Part 2

Lesson 5. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 5 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary: Software Testing

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 1
  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 2
  • Modules 1-6 Overall Vocabulary Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Discuss Software Testing

3 Videos

  • Common Problems in Software Testing Part 1
  • Common Problems in Software Testing Part 2
  • Common Problems in Software Testing Conclusion

1 Readings

  • Prepare for the Modules 1-6 Overall Assessment

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Pronunciation of Tech Words

1 Videos

  • Frequently Mispronounced Tech Words

1 Readings

  • Practice Frequently Mispronounced Tech Words

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice Passive Voice Usage
  • Practice Passive Voice Forms
  • Graded Quiz: Passive Voice

2 Videos

  • When to Use Passive Voice
  • How to Form Passive Voice

1 Readings

  • Grammar Review Passive Voice

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Useful Phrases for Talking About Bad News or Failures
  • Using the STAR Technique to Talk About Past Experiences

1 Discussions

  • Practice Using the STAR Technique With Your Experience

3 Videos

  • How to Talk About Bad News and Failures
  • The STAR Technique
  • Useful Phrases for Talking About Your Experience

Lesson 5. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 6 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary

1 Discussions

  • Discuss Project Management Tools

5 Videos

  • Project Management Tool 1
  • Project Management Tool 2
  • Project Management Tool 3
  • Project Communication Tips
  • Project Management Conclusion

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pronunciation Self-Reflection

2 Videos

  • How to Pronounce Common Software Terms
  • Useful Resource for Practicing Pronunciation

1 Readings

  • Practice Common Software Terms

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Modal Verbs
  • Graded Quiz: Modal Verbs

2 Videos

  • Modal Verbs of Obligation: Can, Should, Must and Have to
  • Modal Verb Forms and Usage

1 Readings

  • Grammar Review: Modal Verbs

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Practice Speaking in a Standup Meeting

1 Videos

  • Speaking in a Standup Meeting

Lesson 5. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 7 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Practice Chat Grammar
  • Practice Polite Phrases
  • Modules 1-8 Overall Vocabulary Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Describe Your Favorite Chat Client

6 Videos

  • Tools for Chatting in the Tech Workplace
  • Relaxed Chat Grammar
  • Politness in Chatting
  • Polite Phrases for Chatting
  • Chatting Best Practices
  • Chatting in the Tech Workplace Conclusion

1 Readings

  • Prepare for the Modules 1-8 Overall Vocabulary Assessment

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pronunciation Practice

1 Videos

  • Words With Weird Pronunciation

1 Readings

  • Practice Words With Weird Pronunciation

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Modal Verbs of Possibility and Certainty

1 Videos

  • Modal Verbs of Possibility and Certainty

1 Readings

  • Grammar Review: Modal Verbs of Possibility and Certainty

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Understanding of Building Rapport

1 Discussions

  • Practice Building Rapport

2 Videos

  • Tips for Building Rapport
  • The Importance of Building Rapport

1 Readings

  • Building Rapport With Clients and Colleagues

Lesson 5. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 8 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary

2 Discussions

  • Discuss Elon Musk and his Accomplishments
  • Discuss Famous Tech Innovations

4 Videos

  • Elon Musk
  • Linus Torvalds
  • The Mysterious Creator of Bitcoin
  • Famous People in Tech Conclusion

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pronunciation Self-Reflection

2 Videos

  • Commonly Mispronounced Verbs Part 1
  • Commonly Mispronounced Verbs Part 2

2 Readings

  • Practice Commonly Mispronounced Verbs Part 1
  • Practice Commonly Mispronounced Verbs Part 2

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice First Conditional
  • Graded Quiz: Zero and First Conditionals

1 Discussions

  • Conditional Chains

2 Videos

  • First Conditional
  • Zero Conditional

1 Readings

  • Grammar Review: Zero and First Conditionals

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Useful Phrases

1 Discussions

  • Give a Shout-out to a Colleague

2 Videos

  • Motivating Other People and Giving Feedback Part 1
  • Motivating Other People and Giving Feedback Part 2

Lesson 5. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 9 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary Quiz 1
  • Graded Quiz: Modules 1-10 Overall Vocabulary Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Talk About Your Experience With Mentorship

6 Videos

  • Mentorship Introduction
  • Informal Mentorship
  • Formal Mentorship
  • What to Look for in a Mentor
  • What to do if You're a Mentee
  • Mentorship Conclusion

1 Readings

  • Prepare for the Modules 1-10 Overall Vocabulary Assessment

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Understanding of Word Stress

1 Videos

  • Word Stress

1 Readings

  • Practice Word Stress

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Second Conditionals
  • Graded Quiz: Second Conditionals

1 Discussions

  • Practice Making Polite Requests

3 Videos

  • Second Conditionals
  • Using Conditionals in the Tech Workplace
  • Using Conditionals and Modals to Make Polite Requests

1 Readings

  • Grammar Review: Second Conditionals

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Write a Reach-out Message

1 Videos

  • How to Reach Out to Mentors

Lesson 5. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Modul 10 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Resume Structure Listening Quiz
  • Practice New Vocabulary

1 Peer Review

  • Submit and Review a Resume

1 Discussions

  • Create Your Resume

5 Videos

  • How to Describe Your Skills
  • Resume Formatting
  • What Not to Do on Your Resume
  • Creating a Resume Conclusion
  • Tips for Creating Your Resume

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pronunciation Self-Reflection

1 Videos

  • Resume Words

1 Readings

  • Practice Resume Words

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Articles

2 Videos

  • Indefinite and Definite Articles
  • Zero Article

3 Readings

  • Grammar Review: Indefinite Article
  • Grammar Review: Definite Article
  • Grammar Review: Zero Article

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Craft a Skills Summary

1 Videos

  • Writing a Skills Summary for Your Resume

1 Readings

  • Example of a Well-Written Resume

Lesson 5. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 11 Final Assessment

Lesson 1. Vocabulary

    • 7 Videos
    • 5 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice New Vocabulary

5 Discussions

  • Practice Answering Interview Question 1
  • Practice Answering Interview Question 2
  • Practice Answering Interview Question 3
  • Practice Answering Interview Question 4
  • Practice Behavioral Questions

7 Videos

  • Types of Job Interview Questions
  • Interview Question 1: Tell Me About Yourself
  • Interview Question 2: What Are Your Strengths?
  • Interview Question 3: What Are Your Weaknesses?
  • Interview Question 4: Tell Us About a Challenge You've Encountered
  • More Tips for Answering Behavioral Questions
  • Tips for a Successful Interview

Lesson 2. Pronunciation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Check Your Understanding of Intonation

1 Videos

  • Tips for Using Intonation

1 Readings

  • Practice Intonation

Lesson 3. Grammar

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Practice Prepositions of Time and Place
  • Prepositions of Place and Time

3 Videos

  • Prepositions of Time
  • Prepositions of Place
  • Bonus Video: Important Grammar for Job Interviews

3 Readings

  • Grammar Review: Prepositions of Place
  • Grammar Review: Prepositions of Time
  • Common Phrases With Prepositions

Lesson 4. Soft Skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Small Talk

1 Videos

  • Small Talk at a Job Interview

1 Readings

  • Tell Us About Your Next Steps

Lesson 5. Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Module 12 Final Assessment

Lesson 6. Final Test

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Graded Quiz: Modules 1-12 Final Assessment
Anna Gandrabura
Instructors

Anna Gandrabura

Kaitlin Decker
Instructors

Kaitlin Decker