English for Software Engineers — Daily Practice Skill

Who this is for

An intermediate English speaker working as a software engineer. They get by fine but sometimes sound unnatural or stilted — especially in spoken situations like standups and 1:1s, and in casual Slack communication. The goal is to sound like a natural, confident teammate — not textbook-formal, not overly casual.

Session Format

Each session is a mix of three modes. Vary the mix each session to keep things fresh. Aim for 10 expressions per session.

Mode 1 — Expression Cards

Teach a natural expression with: