Английский для IT-специалистов. Практический английский для ежедневных задач в IT

Word Power

1. assign a task

назначать задачу

The manager assigns a task to me.

Менеджер назначает мне задачу.

She assigns tasks to the team.

Она назначает задачи команде.

2. complete a task

завершить задачу

I complete a task before the deadline.

Я завершаю задачу до дедлайна.

He completed the task yesterday.

Он завершил задачу вчера.

3. high priority

высокий приоритет

This task has high priority.

У этой задачи высокий приоритет.

We work on high priority tasks first.

Мы сначала работаем над задачами с высоким приоритетом.

4. postpone a task

отложить задачу

We postpone the task until next week.

Мы откладываем задачу до следующей недели.

She postponed the task because of a bug.

Она отложила задачу из-за бага.

Reading Text

Ivan is a junior developer in a fintech company. Every Monday, his team has a planning meeting. During the meeting, the project manager assigns tasks to the team members.

This week, Ivan receives three tasks. One task has high priority because it is related to payments. Ivan decides to complete this task first. He wants to complete the task before Friday.

Another task is less urgent. The team agrees to postpone the task until next sprint. Ivan makes notes in the task tracking system.

On Wednesday, Ivan finishes the high priority task. He informs his manager that he completed the task successfully. On Thursday, he starts working on the second task.

Sometimes it is difficult to choose which task to complete first. That is why the team discusses priorities together. When the manager assigns a task clearly and sets high priority, it is easier to plan the work and avoid stress.

Grammar Focus – Future with «will»

Explanation

We use “will” to talk about:

decisions made at the moment

future actions

promises

Form:

Subject + will + verb (base form)

Examples

I will complete the task today.

Я завершу задачу сегодня.

We will postpone the task.

Мы отложим задачу.

She will assign a new task.

Она назначит новую задачу.

They will work on high priority issues.

Они будут работать над задачами высокого приоритета.

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences with “will”:

I ______ complete the task tomorrow.

We ______ postpone the meeting.

She ______ assign a new task.

Exercise 2

Make questions:

You will complete the task.

They will postpone the task.

Check Your Understanding

How many tasks does Ivan receive?

Why does one task have high priority?

Why does the team postpone one task?

Why is it important to discuss priorities?

How do you decide which task to complete first?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

“Assign a task” means:

a) удалить задачу

b) назначить задачу

c) завершить задачу

“High priority” means:

a) низкий приоритет

b) важная задача

c) отмененная задача

“Postpone a task” means:

a) отложить задачу

b) начать задачу

c) проверить задачу

Exercise 2 – Matching

assign a task

complete a task

high priority

postpone a task

a) отложить задачу

b) высокий приоритет

c) завершить задачу

d) назначить задачу

Exercise 3 – Use It!

Write 2—3 sentences about your tasks this week.

Use at least two phrases from Word Power.

Answer Key

Grammar Exercise 1

will

will

will

Grammar Exercise 2

Will you complete the task?

Will they postpone the task?

Vocabulary Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – b

3 – a

Vocabulary Exercise 2

1 – d

2 – c

3 – b

4 – a

Sample Answers

Check Your Understanding (examples):

He receives three tasks.

Because it is related to payments.

Because it is less urgent.

To plan work better and reduce stress.

Student’s own answer.

Use It (example):

This week my manager assigned a task to me.

It has high priority, so I will complete it first.

We will postpone other tasks if necessary.

Word Power

1. meet a deadline

сдать работу в срок, уложиться в дедлайн

I must meet the deadline for the project.

Я должен уложиться в срок по проекту.

She met the deadline yesterday.

Она сдала работу в срок вчера.

2. set a priority

установить приоритет

We set priorities for the tasks every Monday.

Мы устанавливаем приоритеты для задач каждую неделю.

He sets a priority for the urgent task.

Он назначает приоритет срочной задаче.

3. urgent task

срочная задача

This is an urgent task, so we work on it first.

Это срочная задача, поэтому мы работаем над ней в первую очередь.

She finished an urgent task before lunch.

Она закончила срочную задачу до обеда.

4. plan ahead

планировать заранее

We plan ahead to avoid problems with deadlines.

Мы планируем заранее, чтобы избежать проблем с дедлайнами.

He plans ahead for the next sprint.

Он планирует заранее на следующий спринт.

Reading Text

Olga is a project manager in a software company. She is responsible for deadlines and priorities of her team. Every Monday, she plans ahead for the week. She sets priorities for all tasks and assigns urgent tasks first.

Today, Olga checks the progress of ongoing tasks. Some tasks are on time, and some are delayed. She talks with team members and asks about their deadlines. She helps them plan ahead if they feel overloaded.

Meeting a deadline is very important in IT projects. When a task has high priority, the team works on it first. Less urgent tasks are scheduled later. Olga always reminds her team to plan ahead and manage time carefully.

The team likes working with clear priorities. They know what is urgent and what can wait. Clear priorities and planning ahead help the team meet deadlines and reduce stress.

Grammar Focus – Present Perfect

Explanation

Present Perfect is used to talk about:

actions completed at an unspecified time before now

experiences and achievements

Form:

have / has + past participle

Examples

I have completed the urgent task.

Я завершил срочную задачу.

She has set priorities for the week.

Она установила приоритеты на неделю.

We have met all deadlines.

Мы уложились во все дедлайны.

He has planned ahead for next sprint.

Он спланировал заранее следующий спринт.

Exercise 1

Complete with Present Perfect:

I ______ (meet) the deadline.

She ______ (set) priorities for today.

We ______ (plan) ahead for the project.

Exercise 2

Make negative sentences:

He has completed the task.

They have met the deadline.

Check Your Understanding

Who is responsible for deadlines and priorities in Olga’s team?

What does she do every Monday?

Why is meeting a deadline important?

How does the team feel about clear priorities?

How do you plan ahead for your tasks?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

“Meet a deadline” means:

a) не успеть

b) сдать работу в срок

c) назначить задачу

“Urgent task” means:

a) срочная задача

b) отложенная задача

c) обычная задача

“Plan ahead” means:

a) планировать заранее

b) начинать задачу

c) завершать задачу

Exercise 2 – Matching

meet a deadline

set a priority

urgent task

plan ahead

a) планировать заранее

b) установить приоритет

c) уложиться в срок

d) срочная задача

Exercise 3 – Use It!

Write 2—3 sentences about your current tasks.

Use at least two phrases from Word Power.

Answer Key

Grammar Exercise 1

have met

has set

have planned

Grammar Exercise 2

He has not (hasn’t) completed the task.

They have not (haven’t) met the deadline.

Vocabulary Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – a

3 – a

Vocabulary Exercise 2

1 – c

2 – b

3 – d

4 – a

Sample Answers

Check Your Understanding (examples):

Olga is responsible.

She plans ahead and sets priorities.

To complete projects on time.

They feel positive and organized.

Student’s own answer.

Use It (example):

I have met all urgent deadlines this week.

I set priorities for my tasks and plan ahead.

We work on high priority tasks first.

Word Power

1. ask for help

попросить о помощи

I ask for help when I cannot solve a problem.

Я прошу о помощи, когда не могу решить проблему.

She asks for help from a senior developer.

Она обращается за помощью к старшему разработчику.

2. explain the problem

объяснять проблему

I explain the problem to my team.

Я объясняю проблему своей команде.

He explains the problem clearly.

Он чётко объясняет проблему.

3. provide guidance

давать рекомендации, инструкции

The manager provides guidance for the task.

Менеджер даёт рекомендации по задаче.

She provides guidance to new team members.

Она даёт инструкции новым членам команды.

4. support a colleague

поддерживать коллегу

I support a colleague when they need help.

Я поддерживаю коллегу, когда ему нужна помощь.

He supports his team during urgent tasks.

Он поддерживает команду во время срочных задач.

Reading Text

Alex is a software developer. Sometimes he faces technical problems that he cannot solve alone. In these situations, he asks for help from his colleagues or manager.

When Alex explains the problem clearly, it is easier for others to understand and provide guidance. He gives details about what he tried and what the error is. This helps the team give useful advice quickly.

Maria is a senior developer. She often provides guidance to junior colleagues. She listens carefully and supports them during difficult tasks. If someone is blocked, Maria explains the steps to solve the problem.

Asking for help is important in IT work. Nobody can do everything alone. Clear explanation, asking for help politely, and listening to guidance allow the team to solve problems faster and reduce stress.

Alex likes to support his colleagues too. When someone asks for help, he tries to give clear guidance and make the task easier.

Grammar Focus – Imperatives

Explanation

Imperatives are used to give:

commands

instructions

advice

Form: base verb (without “to”)

Examples

Ask for help when needed.

Просите о помощи, когда нужно.

Explain the problem clearly.

Объясняйте проблему чётко.

Provide guidance to your team.

Давайте рекомендации вашей команде.

Support a colleague during tasks.

Поддерживайте коллегу во время работы.

Exercise 1

Write imperatives:

(You / ask) for help politely.

(He / explain) the problem clearly.

(They / support) a colleague.

Exercise 2

Change the sentences into negative imperatives:

Ask for help.

Explain the problem.

Check Your Understanding

When does Alex ask for help?

How does he explain the problem?

How does Maria help her colleagues?

Why is asking for help important?

How do you usually ask for help at work?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

“Ask for help” means:

a) решить проблему самостоятельно

b) попросить о помощи

c) игнорировать задачу

“Provide guidance” means:

a) давать инструкции

b) отменить задачу

c) завершить проект

“Support a colleague” means:

a) помочь коллеге

b) критиковать коллегу

c) игнорировать задачу

Exercise 2 – Matching

ask for help

explain the problem

provide guidance

support a colleague

a) давать рекомендации

b) поддерживать коллегу

c) попросить о помощи

d) объяснять проблему

Exercise 3 – Use It!

Write 2—3 sentences about a time when you asked for help.

Use at least two phrases from Word Power.

Answer Key

Grammar Exercise 1

Ask for help politely.

Explain the problem clearly.

Support a colleague.

Grammar Exercise 2

Don’t ask for help.

Don’t explain the problem.

Vocabulary Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – a

3 – a

Vocabulary Exercise 2

1 – c

2 – d

3 – a

4 – b

Sample Answers

Check Your Understanding (examples):

When he cannot solve a problem alone.

He gives details about what he tried and the error.

She provides guidance and explains steps.

Because nobody can do everything alone.

Student’s own answer.

Use It (example):

I ask for help when I cannot solve a task.

I explain the problem clearly and listen to guidance.

I try to support a colleague during difficult tasks.

Word Power

1. report progress

отчёт о прогрессе, информировать о ходе работы

I report progress to my manager every day.

Я ежедневно отчитываюсь о ходе работы перед менеджером.

She reports progress during team meetings.

Она сообщает о прогрессе на командных встречах.

2. be on track

идти по плану, быть в графике

The project is on track.

Проект идёт по плану.

My task is on track for completion.

Моя задача идёт по графику для завершения.

3. highlight issues

выделять проблемы, обращать внимание на трудности

I highlight issues during stand-up meetings.

Я отмечаю проблемы во время ежедневных встреч.

She highlights issues with the database.

Она сообщает о проблемах с базой данных.

4. brief update

короткое обновление, краткий отчёт

I give a brief update at the morning call.

Я даю краткий отчёт на утреннем звонке.

He shares a brief update about his tasks.

Он делится кратким отчётом о своих задачах.

Reading Text

Every day, the IT team has a morning call. The purpose of the call is to give simple updates. Each team member reports progress and highlights issues. The meeting is short, so updates are brief.

Anna is a QA engineer. Today she gives a brief update about her tasks. She says that testing is on track and there are no major issues. Max, a backend developer, reports progress on the API. He highlights issues with the database. The team discusses solutions quickly and plans the next steps.

Giving simple updates helps the team stay informed. When someone is blocked or there is a problem, everyone knows and can help. Team members also see that tasks are on track, which reduces stress.

Everyone in the team likes giving simple updates because the meetings are short and efficient. Even small updates help the team stay connected and organized.

Grammar Focus – Present Simple for Updates

Explanation

Use Present Simple to give regular updates:

routines

facts

current status

Form:

I/You/We/They + verb

He/She/It + verb + s

Examples

I report progress every day.

Я ежедневно отчитываюсь о ходе работы.

She highlights issues with the system.

Она сообщает о проблемах в системе.

The task is on track.

Задача идёт по графику.

We give brief updates at meetings.

Мы даём краткие отчёты на встречах.

Exercise 1

Complete with Present Simple:

I ______ (report) progress daily.

She ______ (highlight) issues in the system.

The task ______ (be) on track.

Exercise 2

Make negative sentences:

He gives a brief update.

They report progress every day.

Check Your Understanding

What does each team member do during the morning call?

Why are updates brief?

What issues did Max highlight?

How do simple updates help the team?

How do you give updates at your work?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

“Report progress” means:

a) работать медленно

b) сообщать о ходе работы

c) создавать задачу

“Be on track” means:

a) быть в графике

b) заблокировать задачу

c) отложить задачу

“Highlight issues” means:

a) игнорировать проблему

b) выделять проблему

c) завершить задачу

Exercise 2 – Matching

report progress

be on track

highlight issues

brief update

a) короткий отчёт

b) быть в графике

c) сообщать о ходе работы

d) выделять проблемы

Exercise 3 – Use It!

Write 2—3 sentences giving a simple update about your work today.

Use at least two phrases from Word Power.

Answer Key

Grammar Exercise 1

report

highlights

is

Grammar Exercise 2

He does not (doesn’t) give a brief update.

They do not (don’t) report progress every day.

Vocabulary Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – a

3 – b

Vocabulary Exercise 2

1 – c

2 – b

3 – d

4 – a

Sample Answers

Check Your Understanding (examples):

They report progress and highlight issues.

Because the meeting is short.

Database issues.

Everyone knows what is happening and can help.

Student’s own answer.

Use It (example):

I give a brief update on my tasks.

I report progress and highlight issues with the system.

The task is on track for completion.

Word Power

1. collaborate

сотрудничать, работать вместе

We collaborate on projects every week.

Мы сотрудничаем над проектами каждую неделю.

She collaborates with the design team.

Она работает совместно с командой дизайнеров.

2. share ideas

делиться идеями

I share ideas during team meetings.

Я делюсь идеями на командных встречах.

He shares ideas to improve the project.

Он делится идеями, чтобы улучшить проект.

3. give feedback

давать обратную связь

I give feedback on my colleague’s work.

Я даю обратную связь о работе коллеги.

She gives feedback politely and constructively.

Она даёт обратную связь вежливо и конструктивно.

4. respect opinions

уважать мнения других

We respect opinions of all team members.

Мы уважаем мнения всех участников команды.

He respects opinions even if he disagrees.

Он уважает мнения, даже если не согласен.

Reading Text

Working in a team is very common in IT. Teamwork allows people to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together. It helps create better solutions than working alone.

Every Monday, the team has a planning meeting. Each member shares ideas about tasks and features. The project manager gives feedback and sets priorities. During the week, team members collaborate on tasks, help each other, and respect opinions.

Anna is a frontend developer. She shares ideas about the design and collaborates with the backend developers. Max gives feedback on her work. They discuss issues politely and respect each other’s opinions.

Working in a team requires communication, listening, and cooperation. Sharing ideas and giving feedback makes work more effective. Respecting opinions creates a positive environment. Team members feel motivated and complete tasks faster when collaboration is strong.

Grammar Focus – «Should» for Advice

Explanation

“Should” is used to give advice or suggestions.

Form:

Subject + should + verb (base form)

Examples

You should share your ideas in meetings.

Тебе следует делиться идеями на встречах.

We should collaborate on difficult tasks.

Нам следует работать вместе над сложными задачами.

She should give feedback politely.

Ей следует давать обратную связь вежливо.

They should respect opinions of all members.

Им следует уважать мнения всех участников.

Exercise 1

Complete the sentences with “should”:

I ______ collaborate with my team.

You ______ share your ideas.

We ______ respect opinions.

Exercise 2

Make negative sentences:

She should give feedback.

They should collaborate.

Check Your Understanding

Why is teamwork important in IT?

How does Anna collaborate with her colleagues?

What role does feedback play in the team?

Why is respecting opinions important?

How do you usually work in a team?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

“Collaborate” means: