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Technical English for security engineers: A database on how to write, speak and pass interviews

Preview Hey, you'all Не секрет, что у многих русскоязычных IT/security-специалистов (РФ, СНГ) английский ассоциируется с чем-то огромным и неприятным: времена, артикли, неправильные глаголы, идеальное произношение, «надо сначала подтянуть уровень, а потом уже пробовать». И так по кругу, до бесконечности: их идеал — недостижим, а реальный же английский — это инструмент, который нужен уже сегодня,…

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The article discusses the challenges Russian-speaking IT and security specialists face when communicating in English. It argues that the goal is not to achieve perfect English but to develop a working set of phrases and patterns to effectively communicate in an international team. The article provides tips on how to quickly and efficiently master English for work in a foreign company, including focusing on clarity, ownership, and next steps in communication, and avoiding literal translations from Russian.

It also suggests that a basic level of English, A2-B1, can be sufficient for work in IT and security if used practically.

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