Features of technical texts in English and the specifics of technical translations from English into Russian and vice versa. The information contained in that article can help a wide range of people, but it will be especially interesting engineers learning English at the university. English will be useful for engineers even after completing their studies.
Some engineers work in international companies, where cooperation and mutual understanding with foreign colleagues is important. Others will sooner or later have to deal with documentation in English – for example, when ordering equipment from abroad. In any case, knowledge of English significantly expands the capabilities of a person working in this field of activity.
Features of the English language for engineers
The basics of English for engineers differ little from what all students of all other specialties have to study in universities. However, there are some features:
- Engineering-specific terminology. This issue has already been touched upon in the article on technical English, but in the case of an engineering specialty, the set of terms will be even narrower. It is highly advisable to acquire a dictionary dedicated to your specialty. - for example, “English-Russian and Russian-English polytechnic dictionary of an engineer.”
- You will need to read authentic materials in Russian and English to find out what words and expressions native speakers use in real-life settings. It won’t hurt to study texts on your specialization, which already exist in two versions, Russian and English. Such texts may include manuals for the use of equipment or, for example, specifications (technical standards) for various operating processes or characteristics of a product, device or system component. Very often, such specifications have international significance and exist in the languages of all countries to which the technical standard applies.
- We should not forget about communication skills, and this applies to both written and oral communication. There is a very high likelihood that your job will require you to communicate with foreign colleagues, employers or suppliers, and this requires the ability to communicate fluently in English on topics related to your profession. Therefore, it is advisable to take care in advance to take an engineering English course with an emphasis on listening and speaking (for example, “Cambridge English for Engineering – Student’s Book with Audio CDs” from Mark Ibbotson), and practice writing.
English Language Tutorials for Engineers
In Russian universities, engineering students study English using textbooks compiled taking into account the specifics of their future profession. There are two main such manuals: “English for technical universities” by Agabekyan and “English for engineers” by Polyakova. Both of these textbooks provide material from the basics and are primarily aimed at learning the English language in a general sense; but their peculiarity is that at more advanced levels you will encounter texts of a scientific and technical nature, and the tasks use the appropriate vocabulary.
The manuals of Polyakova and Agabekyan are structured in a very similar way. They provide language materials that allow you to expand your vocabulary, listening and speaking tasks, reading texts, and also allow you to practice writing essays and letters abroad, and in compiling and translating documentation.
Of these two manuals, Polyakova’s textbook is considered more authoritative, and there is a slightly wider range of tasks and exercises there than in Agabekyan’s textbook. However, in general they are interchangeable.
If you want to go beyond the university English course for engineers and are already quite fluent in the language, English-language manuals, courses and guidebooks can come to the rescue – such as the already mentioned “Cambridge English for Engineering”, “Professional English in Use: Engineering” from the same author, “Pocket Book of English Grammar for Engineers and Scientists” or “Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists” .
English for engineers. Polyakova T.Yu., Sinyavskaya E.V. etc.
7th ed. - M.: 2007 - 463 p. 6th ed. - M.: 2004 - 463 p.
The textbook is written in accordance with the foreign language program for non-linguistic universities. The purpose of the textbook is to teach various types of reading specialized literature, the knowledge of which is necessary for a future engineer, as well as to develop speaking, listening and writing skills. Effective practical language acquisition is ensured by a system of communicative exercises and role playing games, stimulating students' interest and creative activity. The textbook is published with an audio supplement (2 audio cassettes), all materials of which are read by native speakers. Recommended for providing a basic course in technical universities. Can be used by persons with technical education who want to independently improve their skills English.
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CONTENTS
For students from the authors 3
For teachers from the authors 5
Part I. ENGLISH IN PRACTICE
Unit 1. Value of Education 16
Unit 2. Live and Learn 43
Unit 3. City Traffic 68
Unit 4. Scientists 91
Unit 5. Inventors and Their Inventions 117
Unit 6. Modern Cities 142
Unit 7. Architecture 167
Unit 8. Traveling by Car 190
Unit 9. Water Transport 213
Unit 10. Air Transport 238
Unit 11. Construction Materials and Structures 261
Unit 12. PC means a Personal Computer 285
Unit 13. A Few Concepts of Market Economy 309
Part II. ENGLISH IN ACTION
1. TV Competition of Inventors 328
2. Applying for a Job 332
3. Conference 341
Part III. STUDENTS" MATERIAL
Alphabet 348
Letters and Sounds 348
Core of school vocabulary (Basic School Vocabulary) 350
Basic Grammar Terminology 355
According to research from UK recruitment agency CBSbutler, you could earn £54,000 in 2017. To do this, you had to work as an engineer in the oil and gas industry. To see similar numbers on your bank account, you will have to put in a lot of effort. One of them is to learn English and become a sought-after specialist in a foreign or Russian company.
Even if you have nothing to do with engineering, we recommend that you read the article. For example, the English names of screws and dowels will be useful to you if you assemble furniture according to instructions in English or buy exclusive materials on English-language sites.
Brief dictionary of technical terms
We tried to collect the terms that are most often found in the work of an engineer. Of course, we only covered the basic vocabulary. If you want to master English in a more narrow engineering field, you can do this on ours. Whether you are a design engineer or an electrical engineer, we will select the materials that will be useful specifically in your industry.
If you know basic terminology, scroll to the end of the article: we have collected 33 useful resources for you that will be useful for developing your listening and reading skills. Plus, our list of video blogs, podcasts, series, and courses will help make learning fun.
General terminology
First, let's look at the names of engineering industries and the names of some positions.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| engineering | engineering |
| mechanical engineering | engineering mechanics, mechanical engineering, mechanical systems design |
| electrical engineering | electromechanics, technical design of electrical circuits |
| civil engineering | design and construction of civil facilities |
| structural engineering | industrial design / construction design |
| biomedical engineering | biomedical engineering |
| chemical engineering | chemical engineering |
| software engineering | software engineering |
| systems engineering | systems engineering |
| an engineer | engineer, designer |
| an engineering technician | technical engineer |
Design
Let's move on to the basic set of words that are necessary for drawing up drawings and diagrams.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| design information | project information |
| a design solution | design and technical solution |
| an item | part, product, unit |
| size | size |
| scale | scale |
| CAD /kæd/ (computer-aided design) | system computer-aided design |
| specifications | specifications |
| technical requirements | technical specifications, requirements |
| to overdesign | overdesign |
| Drawings | |
| a drawing (abbreviated dwg) | drawing, diagram |
| a blueprint | blue (copy of drawing) |
| a detail drawing | detailed drawing |
| a general arrangement drawing | general layout drawing, general diagram |
| a preliminary drawing | sketch, preliminary drawing |
| a working drawing | rough diagram, working drawing |
| schematics | schematic drawing, plan |
| a drawing board | tablet, drawing board |
| to draw up a drawing | draw up a drawing |
Measurements
The following lexical set will help you take measurements by correctly indicating the radius of the circle and the error in English.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| a measurement | measurement, calculation, system of measures |
| calculations | calculations, calculations |
| dimensions (abbreviated dims) | dimensions |
| linear dimensions | linear dimensions |
| a direction | direction |
| a tape measure | measuring tape |
| a theodolite | goniometer |
| an angle | corner |
| a degree | degree |
| a grade | metric degree |
| diameter | diameter |
| a radius (plural: radii) | radius |
| circumference | perimeter, circumference |
| a constant | constant |
| a surface | surface |
| a face | front surface |
| a circle | circle |
| a concentric circle | concentric circle |
| a curved line | crooked line |
| an extremity | extreme point |
| a span | distance between objects |
| distance | distance |
| length | length |
| height | height |
| width | width |
| thickness | thickness |
| area | square |
| cross-sectional area | cross-sectional area |
| surface area | surface area |
| mass | weight |
| weight | weight |
| volume | volume |
| density | density |
| external | external |
| internal | interior |
| horizontal | horizontal |
| vertical | vertical |
| flat | flat |
| smooth | smooth, even |
| inclined | inclined, at an angle |
| to measure | measure |
| to increase | increase |
| to decrease | reduce |
| Measurement accuracy | |
| dimensional accuracy | measurement accuracy |
| precision | accuracy |
| a deviation | deviation |
| tolerance | error |
| a rounding error | rounding error |
| performance gap | inequality in indicators |
| tight tolerance = close tolerance | small permissible deviation |
| loose tolerance | wide permissible error |
| negligible | insignificant |
| imprecise/inaccurate | inaccurate |
| permissible | acceptable |
| within tolerance | within acceptable values |
| outside tolerance | out of range |
| approximately | approximately |
| to vary | vary |
| to round up or down | round up or down |
| Location | |
| locating | location |
| a centreline | center line, center line |
| an offset | bias |
| centre-to-centre | distance between centers/axes |
| a reference point | reference point, starting point |
| a grid | net |
| a gridline | grid line |
| a diagonal | diagonal |
| perpendicular to | perpendicular to |
| to set out | mark position |
| to locate | locate, place |
| to run parallel with | be parallel |
| to intersect at | intersect at |
Materials technology
A short dictionary on materials technology will help you work with wood, concrete or metals.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| an element | element |
| a compound | compound |
| chemical composition | chemical composition |
| constituents | components |
| a chemical reaction | chemical reaction |
| a mixture | mixture |
| an alloy | admixture |
| a coefficient | coefficient |
| non-metals (carbon, silicon) | non-metals (coal, silicon) |
metals (iron, copper):
| metals (iron, copper):
|
| a precious metal | precious metal |
raw materials:
| raw materials:
|
steel:
| steel:
|
| a composite material | composite material |
| a reinforcing material | reinforcing material |
| a matrix | binder, solution |
| carbon fiber | carbon fiber |
| fiberglass | fiberglass |
| molten | molten, liquid |
| to disintegrate | divide into parts |
| to flow | flow |
| to cover | cover |
| to melt | melt |
| to rust | rust |
| Polymers | |
| a natural polymer | natural polymer |
| a synthetic polymer | synthetic polymer |
thermoplastics:
| thermoplastics:
|
thermosetting plastics = thermosets:
| thermosets:
|
| an elastomer | elastomer |
| rubber | rubber |
| latex | rubber |
| Minerals and ceramic materials | |
| a mineral | mineral |
| ceramics | ceramics |
| ore | ore mineral |
| an abrasive material | abrasive |
| clay | clay |
| a kiln | kiln |
glass:
| glass:
|
| organic | organic |
| inorganic | inorganic |
| to anneal | harden, burn |
| Concrete | |
| concrete | concrete |
| cement | cement |
| sand | sand |
| gravel | gravel |
| fine aggregate | fine aggregate |
| coarse aggregate | coarse aggregate |
| concrete mix design | selection of concrete mixture composition |
| batching | dosing |
| an additive | additive |
| a retarder | retarder (concrete) |
| reinforced concrete | reinforced concrete |
| reinforcing bars | fittings |
| formwork = shuttering | formwork |
| to cast concrete | lay concrete mixture |
| Wood | |
wood:
| wood:
|
solid wood:
| solid wood:
|
engineered wood:
| composite wood material:
|
| plywood | plywood |
| timber = lumber | lumber |
| a sawmill | sawmill |
| resin | tree resin |
| stress-graded | graded by strength |
| to saw | saw |
| Properties of materials | |
| material properties | properties of materials |
| thermal properties | thermal properties |
| a thermal insulator | thermal insulation material |
| a coefficient of thermal expansion | coefficient of thermal expansion |
| a coefficient of linear expansion | coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
| tensile strength | tensile strength |
| compressive strength | compressive strength |
| deformation | deformation |
| elongation | stretching |
| extension | extension |
| hardening | hardening |
| corrosion | corrosion |
| resistance | resistance |
| elasticity | elasticity, firmness |
| ductility | elasticity, pliability |
| plasticity | plastic |
hardness:
| strength:
|
| durability | service life, wear resistance |
| fatigue | wear |
| fracture toughness | fracture resistance |
| thermal conductivity | thermal conductivity |
| stiff | hard, inelastic |
| brittle | fragile, fragile |
| malleable | malleable |
| ductile | viscous |
| to conduct | pass, pass |
| to fracture | crack, burst |
| to resist wear | be resistant to wear |
Manufacturing and assembly
Making and assembling appliances and furniture from parts is a task not only for a talented engineer, but also for anyone who has started a renovation with their own hands.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| manufacturing | production, manufacturing |
| machining | machining, machining |
| computer aided design (CAD) / computer aided manufacturing (CAM) | computer-aided design system/computer-aided manufacturing system |
| a workpiece | part, blank |
| a blank | workpiece |
| blanking | blank cutting |
| drilling | drilling, drilling |
| grinding | grinding, sharpening |
| punching | perforation |
cutting:
| cutting:
|
tools for cutting:
| cutting tools:
|
| swarf = chips | metal shavings, sawdust |
| assembly | assembly |
| a joint | connection, junction |
| an edge | edge |
| a ridge | edge |
| a rebate | gutter, groove |
| a helical groove | screw groove, spiral groove |
| a thread | screw thread |
| a tongue-and-groove joint | cleat" |
| a cavity = void | cavity, depression |
| a through hole | through hole |
| a blind hole | blind hole |
| chamfered | beveled |
| pointed | pointed, pointed |
| proud = raised | convex |
| recessed | recessed, flush mounted |
| toothed | serrated |
| flush with | flush with, flush with |
| to slot into | secure in groove |
| to screw into | screw in |
| to taper | narrow, cone |
| to machine | to machine, to machine |
| to rotate = to spin | rotate |
| Fasteners | |
| a bolt | bolt |
| a nut (here) | screw |
a washer:
| washer:
|
a screw:
| screw, screw:
|
| a self-tapping screw | self-tapping screw, self-tapping screw |
| a screw anchor | dowel |
a rivet:
| rivet:
|
tools for fastening:
| fastening tools:
|
| to tighten (here) | screw tight, tighten |
| to loosen | loosen |
| to work loose | to become unsteady |
| to screw in | screw in, screw in |
| Permanent connections | |
welding:
| welding:
|
| brazing | refractory soldering |
| soldering | soft soldering |
| adhesive | adhesive |
| a solvent | solvent |
| to weld | weld, brew |
| to fuse | alloy |
| to evaporate | evaporate, evaporate |
Energy and temperature
Forms of energy, temperature measurement - in the following selection of terms.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Energy | |
energy:
| energy:
|
| energy efficiency | coefficient of performance (efficiency) |
| energy source | energy source |
| waste energy | wasted energy |
| a joule | joule |
| a watt | watt |
| wattage | power in watts |
| Temperature | |
| temperature | temperature |
| heat | warm |
| vapor | steam |
| degrees Celsius | degrees Celsius |
| heat capacity | heat capacity |
| heat transfer | heat exchange, heat transfer |
| a heating system | heating system |
| a convector | heating radiator |
| endothermic | endothermic |
| exothermic | exothermic |
Water supply
The next section covers piping and fluid handling.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| liquid | liquid |
| water supply | water supply |
| pipework | pipeline network |
| a main | main pipe |
| a drain | sewer pipe, drainage pipe |
| sewers | sewerage |
| a hose | hose |
| a pump | pump, pump |
| a turbine | turbine |
| a valve | valve |
| pressure | pressure |
| a pressure gauge | pressure measuring device, manometer |
| pressure differential | pressure drop |
| fluid dynamics | dynamics of liquids and gases, fluid dynamics |
| to flow | flow |
Mechanisms
Let's move on to engines, motors and gears.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
an engine:
| engine:
|
| an internal combustion engine | internal combustion engine |
| an electric motor | electric motor |
| thrust | reactive motive force, thrust |
| a fuel injector | fuel injector |
| transmission | transmission, transmission |
a gear = a gear wheel:
| gear, cogwheel:
|
| a gear train | gear block, gear transmission |
| a chain | chain |
| chain drive | chain transmission, chain drive |
| a wire rope | cable |
| a crankshaft | crankshaft, crankshaft |
| a flywheel | flywheel |
| reciprocating motion | reciprocating movement |
| rotary motion | rotational movement |
| to interlock | connect, mesh |
| to mesh together | to get involved, to get involved |
Electricity
Collect electrical circuit and measure the frequency AC The last section of our brief technical dictionary will help.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
current:
| current:
|
| voltage | voltage |
| resistance | resistance |
| an ampere | ampere |
| an electric charge | electric charge |
| a charge carrier | charge carrier, current carrier |
| an electromotive force (EMF) | electromotive force (EMF) |
| a volt | volt |
| an ohm | ohm |
| a device | device |
| an appliance | device |
| an electrical insulator | electrical insulator |
| installation | installation |
| power rating | rated power, maximum permissible power |
| electric shock | hit electric shock, electric shock |
| technical failure | technical failure, malfunction |
| Power supply | |
| electrical supply | power supply, electrical supply |
| mains electricity | grid electricity |
| a power grid | electrical network, energy network |
| frequency | frequency |
| a hertz (Hz) | hertz |
| AC generation | AC generation |
| field coil | electromagnetic coil, inductor coil |
| electromagnetic induction | electromagnetic induction |
| a power station | power plant |
| a power line = a transmission line | power line |
| a generator | generator |
| a rechargeable battery | rechargeable battery, battery |
| to charge | charge |
| Electric circuit | |
| an electric circuit | electrical circuit |
| a parallel circuit | parallel circuit |
| a series circuit | series circuit |
| a conductor | conductor |
| a semiconductor | semiconductor |
| a switchboard | switchboard |
| switchgear | distribution equipment |
| a power socket | power socket |
| an electric wire | electrical wire, electrical wire |
| a strand | stranded wire |
| extra-high voltage (EHV) | ultra high voltage |
| to earth | ground |
| to switch on | include |
| to switch off | turn off |
Useful Resources
The time has come for those same 33 resources that they promised to provide earlier.
English is spoken by more than 400 million people around the world and another 1.5 billion use it as a second language. All programming documentation is initially in English, the 5 million Stack Overflow community communicates in English. Interesting and monetary orders, the latest news from the IT sphere and much more are closed to developers who do not speak this language. Knowledge of English is a prerequisite for successful employment and career growth as a programmer. To help GeekBrains blog subscribers learn, we with the startup team for learning English via Skype EnglishDom prepared practical advice on how to learn technical English quickly and effectively.
Exercise every day
This is relevant for anyone who wants to quickly learn a foreign language. Don’t look for excuses in established phrases like: “five minutes doesn’t solve anything.” During this time, you can read the news in English, learn a few words, or watch a thematic video. Look for opportunities, not excuses. Download an English audiobook to listen to while riding the subway, or a language learning app to make the most of those five minutes.
Learn words by topic
For better memorization study words in context of use. For example, to master English terminology on the topic “Algebra of Sets,” read the topical articles and highlight unknown words. After that, practice them by studying materials on the topic until you can do without a dictionary. This method of study will allow you to understand the nuances of the meanings of words, which cannot be achieved simply by memorizing a dictionary.
Set your goals correctly
“Learn technical English” is too abstract a goal. New words appear every day and even native speakers do not know all the subtleties. And when something is too abstract, it is impossible to understand the quality of the result, because of this there is no motivation. That's why set specific, measurable goals, for example: “Complete a small order from an English-speaking employer,” “Read such and such a book on Java in English,” “Know 100 technical terms,” “Ask for advice on an English-language resource.”
Read English-language IT forums
Here you can pick up current expressions that programmers around the world use in informal communication. This is not just a fun whim. Knowing the intricacies will be important for subsequent communication with foreign colleagues and customers.
Follow English-speaking programmers on social networks
Firstly, it is an inexhaustible source of new words and expressions. Secondly, you will be “in touch” with the latest events and innovations from the IT world.
Knowledge of vocabulary without listening skills is not enough. In order to successfully communicate with foreign customers and colleagues, you need to be able to perceive the language by ear. In order to acquire this skill, we recommend watching videos from conferences, hackathons, and presentations. The main rule is maximum live communication. Films, TV series, programs are useful, but they will not give the same effect as familiarization with “unfiltered” speech. You can also listen to audio recordings, but watching a video creates the effect of complete immersion in the language environment; everything is tracked, right down to the speaker’s characteristic gestures and facial expressions.
Review the material you have covered regularly
A person only remembers well what he uses. This fact due to the fact that the brain considers it not applicable long time skill not relevant. That's why It is very important to sometimes repeat even long-studied and obvious words and expressions. It's better if this is done in practice.
Don't go too deep into grammar
Learn grammar along with vocabulary, this will give a deeper understanding of the language and its structures. When young children learn to speak, they are not drilled into dozens of rules on the use of articles (although, unfortunately, this is often the case when learning languages at school), they simply watch how others do it and repeat after them.
Don't teach through force
You can make studying even dry things enjoyable technical language. Find a specific topic or news story in English that interests you and try to translate it. When you understand that this will bring you results now, for example, in the form of new knowledge about technology, it is very motivating.
Practice
Everyone talks about this, but not many use this mandatory rule. Absence language barrier, the ability to quickly switch to conversational mode and select the right words are one of the most important indicators of language proficiency at an advanced level. Look for every opportunity to talk. For example, you can communicate with native speakers in text and video chats.
Today is programmer's day. On this occasion, there is a holiday in our office, balloons, fireworks (in fact, no: we work hard). But we couldn’t ignore such a day, so we prepared an article about technical English for IT specialists.
Why does a developer need English (this question made me laugh). The answer is obvious: English is needed to understand terminology, work with English-language interfaces, read technical documentation, study professional literature, conferences and webinars... And, of course, to be able to work abroad.
Developers already know a huge amount English words(just listen to our people: it’s as if they don’t speak Russian at all, but only “fix”, “debug”, “asap”). But using professional slang does not mean fully proficient in English. Therefore, we have collected resources in this article that will help you fully improve your English for work.
Contents of the article “English for Developers”:
We are looking for professional vocabulary:
Downloading skills:
English dictionary for programmers: sources of vocabulary
The vocabulary for developers is extensive. Those whom the average person might call an “IT person” include a dozen different specializations: frontend developers, backend developers, testers, web designers, product designers and others (but all of them must be able to “fix a computer”). 
We have collected sources where you can find both basic and highly specialized vocabulary.
1. English for IT specialists: textbooks
Textbooks are especially suitable for those who decide to learn the language on their own, as they offer a ready-made lesson program.
English for Information Technology– suitable for entry level. Includes basic basic vocabulary.
Career path Software Engineering– a lexical guide for programmers that combines specialized vocabulary and work situations to develop communication skills. Topics: software development, testing, user interface, modeling, career options, etc.
Oxford English for Information Technology– another full-fledged course. Suitable for intermediate level. Includes a student workbook and an accompanying audio course.
Professional English in Use ICT– the course is suitable for intermediate level. The book is built from simple to complex, all units are divided into topics.
Check Your English Vocabulary for Computers and IT– a workbook designed to improve understanding of technical vocabulary. Includes crosswords, puzzles, etc.
2. English for it: online courses
On the Internet you can find sites with various online trainers for your technical English.
You can also find specialized vocabulary on the following websites:
The sites are in English, but ours will translate any word in two clicks.
4. Professional literature: blogs, magazines for IT specialists
Most effective way replenishment vocabulary– “take out” words from their living context. For example, read an article about a professional issue and write out new words from there. Such vocabulary will be better remembered, because it will be associated with a high-quality context.
Materials on Lingualeo: technical English for programmers
The Lingualeo library of materials contains more than 250 thousand authentic texts, videos, audio, etc. The main feature is that you can 1. click on an unfamiliar word ⇒ 2. see the translation ⇒ 3. add a word to study ⇒ 4. learn it using . And the context will always be with you.
We have a huge amount of materials on IT topics: collection, collection, etc.
Also, vocabulary and ideas can be drawn from and from special. And we have collected cool examples of Elevator pitch.
How to search for materials: enter in any technical term in English and sort the materials by difficulty level and format (video, audio, book). Instructions at the link.
Magazines and blogs in English for developers
The principle of working with texts on other sites can be just as convenient: 1. install ⇒ 2. point at unfamiliar words ⇒ 3. and add them for study.
Where to look for texts:
- news.ycombinator.com
- blog.codinghorror.com
- www.improgrammer.net
- www.smashingmagazine.com
- designm.ag
- sdtimes.com
- www.drdobbs.com
- www.creativebloq.com
We work with other skills: listening, speaking practice
Full ownership foreign language includes 4 skills: reading (we have named many sites for it), listening, writing and speaking (that is, speaking). We will find additional resources for listening and speaking.
1. Listening: podcasts and videos
Some of the collections on Lingualeo that I mentioned above are collections with videos that will also help improve your listening skills. Now let's find some podcasts:
- Herding Code - Technology podcasts with Scott Allen, Kevin Dente, Scott Kuhn and John Galloway.
- Like any specialist, developers need not only basic English, but also highly specialized ones. This mainly concerns special vocabulary.
- Vocabulary can be found in professional dictionaries and materials in English. The second option is preferable: this way you will learn even the most difficult words more firmly.
- Don’t forget other skills: listening (listen to podcasts, watch videos and TV series) and speaking (communicate with English-speaking colleagues on special forums and on social networks).
Let's summarize: English for web designers and IT specialists
Well, once again we congratulate those involved on the holiday! Now let's go. 🙂