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Video Lesson: Effective Communication in Software Development English (Level 5)
BEFORE YOU WATCH
You will hear the words below in the video. Practice pronouncing each word.
Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4
backlog bugs code complete
documentation environment features feedback
guys product project release
requirements risk roadmap sprint
storyboard team testing ticket
WATCH AND LISTEN
Watch the video. For the next activity, pause at 03:20!
USEFUL PHRASES
Complete the phrases. Use the words in the box to help you.
  • pull
  • scope
  • set
  • ship
  • sprint
  • timely
  • viable
1. the planning meeting
2. multiple open requests
3. minimum product
4. quick and feedback
5. decreasing or increasing the
6. get buy-in from the
7. clear expectations
8. the product
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Do you ever have to explain a problem with a project, or suggest a solution? Read the expressions below. Think of a recent project meeting. Discuss as a group.
  • I'd like to get visibility on...
  • I've identified a few issues that...
  • I think we need to move this up as a priority...
  • I think what's important is...
  • It's concerning if...

Video Information

General Details

  • Ministry of Testing
  • CEFR Level of Vocabulary: B1
  • CEFR Level of Grammar: A1

Verb forms used:

  • 89 present simple affirmative
  • 13 past simple affirmative
  • 11 present continuous affirmative
  • 10 present simple negative
  • 7 present passive affirmative
  • 5 conditional affirmative
  • 4 present perfect affirmative