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English for Software Engineering

English for Software Engineering

A course to learn the basics of OOP programming in English. Vocabulary and grammar for success in this field.

A course to learn the basics of OOP programming in English. Vocabulary and grammar for success in this field.

Duration

5 weeks / step 1
6 weeks / step 2

Practice

up to 8 sessions
1 session / 60 minutes

IT vocabulary

1300+ terms on
flashcards

Materials

16 technical articles
from Oracle and Stack Overflow

This course would be suitable for you if

You don't understand formal language

When you further study programming, you will have to understand technical documentation and project specifications. The formal language has a lot of specific lexical expressions that need to be understood.

English grammar is your worst nightmare

Documentation is written in dry, technical language with a large number of passive constructions and specific formal turns, articles and comments on thematic sites are written in almost colloquial language.

You lack vocabulary

You may understand the general idea of the article, but there are a lot of non-technical words that are new and reading turns into guessing.

Your results after the course

01 You know the IT vocabulary and Oracle's vocabulary

Your command of professional IT vocabulary and knowledge of Oracle terminology opens up many opportunities for a successful career in IT.

02 You know the grammar that is used in technical articles

Your knowledge of English grammar allows you to easily understand technical articles and communicate effectively in the field of technology.

03 You understand the technical documentation

You are able to read and understand technical documentation in English, making you a reliable expert in your field.

Soft Skills you will learn on the course

Critical thinking

It is the ability to analyse complex problems, evaluate evidence and make informed decisions.

How we do it

  • Discuss open issues
  • Brainstorm ideas and solutions to problems
.

Creative thinking

The ability to think outside the box, come up with innovative ideas and solutions.

How we do it

  • Encourage multiple ways to solve problems
  • Play word games like Alias, crossword puzzles or word associations

Emotional intelligence and resilience

The ability to identify and regulate your own emotions and understand the emotions of others, persevere and bounce back from setbacks, while maintaining a positive attitude and mindset.

How we do it

  • End lessons by reflecting on and write down 3 good things/outcomes of the lesson
  • Admit to your mistakes, take responsibility for them and learn from them
  • Discuss ways to set and achieve goals

Adaptability

The ability to adjust to changing circumstances, learn new skills and navigate unpredictable situations.

How we do it

  • Encourage you to ask question on the go
  • Discuss Home assignment questions on the fly

Confidence

The ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.

How we do it

  • Play audio clips or dialogues and repeat to improve pronunciation and boost confidence in speaking
  • Acknowledge and celebrate your progress and achievements

Support 24/7

Customer Success

will help with any organisational issue, being present at every Skype session and all chats.

Mentors

will answer any questions, inspire and support you as you progress through the training.

Personal tutors

are ready to accompany and help to assimilate the training material in a professional manner.

Each lesson includes

Short videos

on grammar

Speaking practice

with a mentor

Interactive exercises

on the platform

Flashcards with new vocabulary

300+ cards with a translation

Materials on the platform

access link will be sent to your email

Control tests

on text comprehension

Certificate

Confirm your training by passing the final exam on the course. The certificate gives an accurate idea of the completed material for the employer.

We send a digital certificate upon request to the email address after successful completion of the course.

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Letter of recommendation

Get a detailed individual profile that you can use to strengthen your CV. The employer can contact us at any time.

You can leave our contacts to your employer. We will answer his email or call in English and prove it to you.

Linkedin Tag

Proactive people are HR’s dream! Show your potential employer that you constantly study.

Indicate that you have completed English and soft skills training in the “licenses and certificates” section of the LinkedIn business social network.

Сертификат в Linlkedin

FAQs

1. What is the format of training in this course?

The OOP Technical Course includes:
✔️ general IT vocabulary
📋 unadapted texts from Stackoverflow and the Oracle Certified Associate in Object-Oriented Programming study guide.
📱 ready-made flashcards with key vocabulary from the texts that you can download to your phone
📽️ very detailed video explanations of grammar
🏋️ short and extended exercises to practise grammar
🗣️ tutor consultations

You go through all the assignments on the platform on your own and you have chat support with the teacher, where you can ask any questions and get feedback. During the tutor-led tutorials, you work through the key points that caused difficulties, work on vocabulary and negotiate texts.

🗣️ Classes with the teacher are individual, but there is also the possibility to work in a mini group (2-3 students).

⚠️ Download the Quizlet app to your phone.

Be sure to play flash cards at bedtime.

Recent discoveries in the field of neurobiology claim that the words you want to remember should be the last thing you see before you go to sleep. This has already been proven by scientists and tested by us.

2. What materials are used for training?

The course materials are based on the Oracle Certified Associate exam preparation guide, the popular stackoverflow website, and current online resources 💻

3. Who are the developers of the OOP Technical Course?

The course was developed by CELTA-certified StopFail teachers together with Sergey Nemchinsky, founder of the IT school Foxminded 🦊.

4. What level of English do you need to take this course?

We recommend that you start the course at level A2 (Pre-Intermediate).

💻 To find out your current level, take the test on our website

https://www.stopfail.com/english-test/

5. I have a low level of English, can I join the course?

This course has lots of tutorial videos on basic grammar and quizzes to reinforce the material. You’ll also have support from the tutor via Skype chat 📱. So if you’re ready for the full hardcore, all that’s left is to register for the course 🙂

If you have been studying English for a long time or not at all, we recommend starting with the course Start Speaking
In this course, you will expand your stock of basic conversational vocabulary and then passing the OOP will be less hardcore.

6. How long will it take to complete the entire course?

The length of the course depends on the following factors:
✔️ the strength of your memory and the speed at which you learn the material
✔️ pace of work on the platform and in the classroom

Our recommendations
• 120 hours for OOP Technical Course | Step 1
The course is completed in 5 weeks, 3 hours per day.
This means you will be on Foxminded in less than 1.5 months.

• 130 hours OOP Technical Course | Step 2
The course is completed in 6 weeks, 3 hours a day.
Then you complete your knowledge in another 1.5 months.

Total, with intensive work, from zero to understanding technical articles is 3 months.

7. How does the lesson go with the teacher?

Classes are held on Skype and last 30 or 60 minutes, as agreed with the mentor. ⏰ The time of the class is agreed with the mentor after purchasing the course.

8. How often consultations take place and how to prepare for them

Course duration is 5 weeks.
Schedule of sessions (scheduled on the client’s initiative with the selection of a convenient time)

👉 Basic
Session duration: 60 minutes

Session #1
Held at the end of the second week of training
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 1-5
✔️ Collect all questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Session #2
Held at the end of week five
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 6-14
✔️ Collect all questions on these topics and come to the counselling session with questions

Final Exam
To be held 2 days after session #2
Duration: 90 minutes (including 15 minutes of contact time with the instructor)
How to prepare for the final exam?
✔️ Repeat what you have learnt
✔️ Play flash cards
✔️ Meditate, pray – any way you can to pass 😀

 


 

👉 Standard
Session length: 60 minutes

Session #1
Held at the end of the first week of training
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 1-3
✔️ Collect all questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Session #2
Held at the end of the second week
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 4-7
✔️ Collect all the questions on these topics and come to the counselling session with questions

Session #3
Held at the end of the fourth week
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 8-11
✔️ Collect all the questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Session #4
Held at the end of week five
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 12-14
✔️ Collect all the questions on these topics and come to the counselling session with questions

Final Exam
To be held 2 days after session #4
Duration: 90 minutes (including 15 minutes of contact time with the instructor)
How do I prepare for the final exam?
✔️ Repeat what you have learnt
✔️ Play flash cards
✔️ Meditate, pray – any way you can to pass 😀

 


 

👉 Pro
Sessions are held once every 3-4 days
Session duration: 60 minutes

Session #1
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 1-3
✔️ Collect all questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Session #2
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 4-5
✔️ Collect all questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Session #3
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 6-7
✔️ Collect all questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Session #4
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 8-9
✔️ Collect all questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Session #5
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 10-11
✔️ Collect all questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Session #6
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 12-13
✔️ Collect all questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Session #7
How to prepare for the session?
✔️ Go through the topics on the platform: 14
✔️ Collect all the questions on these topics and come to the consultation with questions

Final Exam
Held 2 days after session #7
Duration: 90 minutes (including 15 minutes of contact time with the instructor)
How to prepare for the final exam?
✔️ Repeat what you have learnt
✔️ Play flash cards
✔️ Meditate, pray – any way you can to pass 😀

9. What is the policy of canceling and rescheduling classes?

Postponement, cancellation and absences of individual classes

All classes follow an initially agreed upon schedule between the instructor and the student. This can be either a fixed or a floating schedule (as agreed with the instructor).

To cancel/reschedule a class, the instructor must be notified via Skype.
In case a class is cancelled by students with less than ⏰ 5 hours notice, or a student does not come to the class, the student will be charged as a lesson, 100%❗ except for force majeure cases*.

*force majeure events are recognised as:
✔️ communication circumstances – loss of internet connection less than 2 hours before class; no more than 1 time per month;
✔️ family circumstances – death of relatives;
✔️ planned holiday, business trip or sick leave (you should write about it to the class chat/personal chat with the instructor and Customer Success Manager and provide confirmation).

Free speaking session with a mentor

In the group session, you’ll get an inside look at our learning platform, meet a mentor, go through some interactive exercises and other bonuses.

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