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"Finally, a business English course that knows what a daily standup is!"

From code reviews to discussing bugs and blockers — master your workflow in English.

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Contents

This book is structured around real situations you’ll experience working in a tech team, combining vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and listening practice.

Section 1: Implementing Code

  • Action verbs to describe development tasks
  • Writing commit messages (imperative present tense)
  • Pronouncing keyboard symbols clearly
  • Understanding syntax and programming rules

 

Section 2: Code Review & Testing

  • Technical noun phrases (e.g. edge case, sanity check)
  • Writing professional guidelines using parallel structure
  • Using natural connected speech in discussions
  • Understanding feedback in code review conversations

 

Section 3: Discussing Code

  • Using modifiers to give precise feedback
  • Avoiding confusion with correct sentence structure
  • Pronouncing -ed verbs correctly
  • Listening to explanations of complex systems (e.g. ChatGPT)

 

Section 4: Bug Fixing

  • Phrasal verbs for describing issues and solutions
  • Using passive voice to give neutral feedback
  • Word stress for clearer communication
  • Understanding real Scrum and bug discussions

 

Section 5: Collaboration & Meetings

  • Idioms used in Agile and team updates
  • Using active voice to present results clearly
  • Pronouncing technical jargon correctly
  • Participating in retrospective meetings

 

Exercises, Answers & Transcripts

  • Practice exercises for every unit
  • Full answer key
  • Listening transcripts for all audio sections

This book is for non-native English speakers who want to master their daily workflow in English.

It’s especially useful if you are:

  • Software engineers working in international teams
    who feel less confident speaking up in meetings
  • Team leads or senior engineers
    who worry about sounding too direct or unclear when giving feedback to their team
  • Developers preparing for technical interviews
    who can solve problems, but struggle to explain their solution in English
  • Product managers or technical stakeholders
    who need to communicate with engineers and discuss technical ideas
  • Engineers working remotely in English-speaking teams
    who want to avoid misunderstandings in Slack, stand-ups, and async communication
  • Professionals who feel they “sound less experienced” in English
    despite having strong technical skills
5.0 course rating • 240 reviews

Tomasz

Software Engineer

19 April 2026
I have been working through this book in classes with Sophie from Speak Tech. I really enjoy have a structured book to work through, and I can use what I’ve learnt in my class with Sophie. We do roleplays for standups, retrospectives and other Agile meetings and I can make sentences with the new phrases I’ve learnt. I recommend this to other tech guys!

Nguyen Tran

Software Engineer

17 April 2026
Nice! The listening exercises are great! Because I love the British accent :) I copy the pronunciation to sound sophisticated and clear.

Ivan Petrov

Senior SWE

5 Feb 2026
I tried general English courses before, but they don’t teach this kind of language. This is more specific to tech work. Super cool to find this book))

Juan

Team Lead

05 Jan 2026
My company provided this book for me, and my KPI is to get better English. Good and challenging exercises. I hope to lead an English-team soon.

Andrei

Backend Dev

04 Jan 2026

Communicating in English was always slow and less clear. These materials helped me organise how I speak and write, especially in work situations. It feels more natural now.

Muhammed

Accountant

05 Jan 2026

Yes very nice 

Pavel

15 Dec 2025

It’s not cheap, but also it is not a typical English course. Because it is specific to tech, for me it was worth it.

Paulina

Product Manager

3 Nov 2025

Valuable and informative. A book on Agile meetings would be great next.)

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What our students say

Real feedback from tech professionals we've helped level up their English.

Vladislav Chelnokov
Vladislav Chelnokov
Principal Security Engineer | Security Architect | FinTech & Banking | 10+ Years

"Thanks to Speak Tech English's preparation and resources, I passed multiple interviews, received several offers, and landed a new job. They didn't just improve my English — they gave me great advice on how to answer questions and approach business situations perfectly."

Fedor Shchudlo
Fedor Shchudlo
Engineering Manager at Nebius | Author of ordinarytech.blog

"Speak Tech English has been the best investment I've made in the past year. The mentors don't just have a deep knowledge of the English language — they bring extensive experience in the IT industry. They understand the tech world and are well-versed in modern engineering practices and the culture of top companies."

Vlad Bondarev
Vlad Bondarev
Senior Golang Engineer | Golang, PostgreSQL, Kafka, AWS | Distributed Systems

"Speak Tech English knows what it takes to excel in the modern tech environment. When it comes to English communication skills, English for Programmers made all the difference."

Aleksandr Tamazian
Aleksandr Tamazian
Backend Software Engineer

"With Speak Tech English's help, I improved my spoken English and prepared thoroughly for meetings and presentations. This not only helped me explain thoughts clearly but also ensured I was using the right phrases and vocab in my speech."

Konstantin Tabakov
Konstantin Tabakov
Java Software Developer

"Speak Tech English was a huge help in preparing for business communication. We worked on both technical and general topics, and I received great advice on what to focus on. I feel significantly more confident as a result."

Pavel Kartoshkin
Pavel Kartoshkin
Product Manager | FinTech & Digital Banking | APIs | Data Analytics

"I've had the pleasure of practicing English with Speak Tech English and I truly appreciate the progress I've made. I highly recommend their services to professionals in tech and beyond. I particularly enjoy the teaching style and the philosophy behind it: 'If you enjoy the process, you'll get it.' The personalized learning plans make every session practical and useful."

Pavel Rybalchenko
Pavel Rybalchenko
CPO Head of Product | Crypto Earn & Trading Products | PhD in Economics

"Speak Tech English has helped me enormously in working toward my goals in Tech. Highly recommended."

Still have questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Speak Tech English products are designed for non-native English-speaking tech professionals, including software engineers, data engineers, product managers, and developers who want to communicate clearly in English at work.

Whether you're preparing for technical interviews, working in an English-speaking team, or trying to improve your professional communication, these resources help you sound more natural and confident.

What level of English do I need?

These products are best suited for learners at an intermediate to advanced level (B1–C1).

You should already understand basic English, but want to:

  • Sound more natural
  • Speak more precisely
  • Avoid hesitation or translation from your native language

All products are instant digital downloads.

After purchase, you’ll get:

  • Immediate access via download
  • Download links emailed to you
  • Files you can use on desktop, tablet, or mobile

No waiting, no shipping.

This is a digital file, delivered as a downloadable PDF. You can start reading right after purchase — no shipping required.

Yes! If you're buying the eBook with support of your company or need it for reimbursement, we’re happy to provide an invoice. After purchase, you’ll automatically receive a receipt by email. If you need the invoice to include your company’s name, VAT number, or other details, just email us and we’ll send it over promptly.

Most English courses teach grammar and everyday conversation.

Speak Tech English focuses specifically on:

  • Technical communication (code reviews, standups, system design)
  • Real workplace scenarios in tech teams
  • Industry-specific vocabulary and sentence structures

This makes it far more relevant than general platforms like Duolingo or Cambly for engineers.

Yes! If you're a student, just send us a message through the live chat, email or Telegram and we’ll get you set up with a discount.

Yes — all products come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

If you’re not satisfied, you can request a full refund. 

English For Programmers (Master Your Workflow in English)

English for Programmers

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Original price was: $59.99.Current price is: $39.99.