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About Us
English For IT™ is an online school for English and soft skills. Our students
include IT professionals, career switchers, students, managers, and
specialists across industries who want to improve their English and
communication skills to boost their careers.
We believe that advanced English, cultural awareness, and strong soft skills
are essential for success in today's world and that leveraging autentic
materials and modern technology, including AI is critical for designing
effecting learning programs.
Our motto: "Sharing is caring." That’s why we’re sharing this guide of free
and paid resources to help you:
Improve your English
Upgrade your soft skills
Prepare for interviews
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І. English Language Learning
Resources
Web resources
1 Medium free
A blog platform where users share insights on various topics. Register, select your interests,
and let the algorithm recommend articles.
Follow our blog, English For IT™, for tips on English and soft skills.
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2 English For IT™ level test free
Unsure of your level? Try our free level test.
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3 Free IT English Lesson free
A quick 20-minute lesson covering grammar, useful phrases, pronunciation, and soft skills
– more learning in one lesson than a month of standard English classes!
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4 Test-English free
Grammar and vocabulary quizzes by level to reinforce and test your skills.
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5 English For IT™ Academy start for free
Join our exclusive community with daily mini-lessons, feedback, and Q&A with a mentor. Free
trial available.
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Books
1 Grammar Phrasebook paid
Practical exercises for 30 essential grammar structures.
SOFTSKILLS Use promo code for a 35% discount.
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2 AI E-BOOK free
Discover how to use AI to improve your English.
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Courses
1 English For Tech paid
Our flagship course for anyone working in or aiming to work in IT. Perfect for levels from Pre-
Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate.
Use code for a 35% discount.
SOFTSKILLS
Start learning today.
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paid
2 English For Tech. Speaking & Listening paid
The second level of the English For Tech course for Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate
learners. Dive deeper into the tech industry and master advanced vocabulary and grammar.
Use code for a 35% discount.
SOFTSKILLS
Start learning today.
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3 English For IT: Communication paid
A course from English For IT™ for Upper-Intermediate to Advanced learners, focusing on
developing skills for effective professional communication. You’ll learn the rules of polite
English, improve your cultural awareness, and practice conducting meetings and demos.
Use code for a 35% discount.
SOFTSKILLS
Start learning today.
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4 Vocabulary & Grammar course paid
A General English course from English For IT™. In 30 days of learning, you will improve your
grammar, vocabulary, writing, and speaking skills. The course is available for two levels,
depending on your English proficiency. Which one will you choose?
Use code for a 35% discount.
SOFTSKILLS
Start learning today.
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5 30-minute demo lesson free
A free 30-minute demo lesson with an English For IT™ instructor.
Use code for a 10% discount
SOFTSKILLS10
on individual lessons.
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6 Corporate language training paid
Corporate training in English and Spanish, as well as effective communication skills for
companies.
Use code for a 10% discount
SOFTSKILLS
on corporate sessions.
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Podcasts
1 All Ears English free 2 Culips English Podcast free
A business English podcast for A general English podcast, though most topics are
levels from Pre-Intermediate. also relevant for work. Suitable for students with
levels from Pre-Intermediate.
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II. Soft Skills Resources
Web resources
1 7 Things Emotionally Intelligent People Don’t Say free
The most-read article from the English For IT™ blog. If you're unfamiliar with emotional
intelligence, we recommend starting with this article.
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2 LinkedIn learning start for free
Useful courses from LinkedIn on a wide range of topics, including soft skills.
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Books
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Soft Skills: The software paid
developer’s life manual
A book we often recommend to our students. It’s aimed at
developers and other technical professions, covering a wide
range of topics from successful team communication to career
strategy.
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2 The Culture Map paid
Another one of our top recommendations by author Erin Meyer.
This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to work effectively
with professionals from different countries and cultures. Did you
know that all cultures can be divided into low-context and high-
context, and that communication in these cultures differs
radically? You’ll learn all of this by reading this book.
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Emotional Intelligence:
paid
Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
A book by Daniel Goleman, the author who "founded" the concept of
emotional intelligence. It’s useful for all professionals, regardless of
experience or field, as it covers important aspects of understanding
emotions and interacting with people.
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Courses
1 Power Skills For Work paid
A course from English For IT™ for Upper-Intermediate to Advanced levels. Upon
completion, you will be able to communicate more effectively in teams, work with feedback,
and develop cross-cultural communication skills, along with other important abilities.
Use code for a 35% discount.
SOFTSKILLS
Start learning today.
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2 Corporate soft skills training paid
Workshops, corporate training, and leadership coaching from our sister company, Techville.
Your unique promo code for a 10% discount
SOFTSKILLS10
on corporate training.
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Podcasts
1 Power Skills For Success free
This podcast is hosted by the founder of English For IT™, Anna Gandrabura. Each episode
features interviews with successful people from the IT industry, who share their experiences
and discuss which "power skills" (soft skills) have helped them in their professional growth.
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2 The Pitch free
In this podcast, real startup founders present their ideas to investors. Since the podcast is
aimed at an English-speaking audience, it is suitable for listeners with at least an Upper-
Intermediate level. You’ll learn, through real examples, not only how to communicate with
investors but also how to effectively express your ideas, respond to feedback, show
politeness, and much more.
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3 Tim Ferriss podcast free
Another useful podcast by Tim Ferris, the author of "The 4-Hour Workweek." This podcast
covers topics such as productivity, personal development, and successful business
practices.
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III. Job Interview Preparation
Resources
Web resources
1 How to make yourself stand out on LinkedIn free
A YouTube video from the English For IT™ channel, where we explain how to create a
professional LinkedIn profile.
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How to create free 3 Pramp free
a great resume
A platform for preparing for both HR and
An article from the English For IT™ blog.
technical interviews.
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4 Free Video Interview Practice - By Willo® free
A platform where you can record your answers to interview questions in video format and
share the link with a friend, mentor, or even a recruiter.
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5 Are you job interview ready? free
Want to know if you're ready for an interview? Take this test.
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Books
1 “So, tell me about yourself” Workbook paid
An interactive interview preparation workbook
from English For IT™.
Use the unique promo code to get a 35% discount.
SOFTSKILLS
Start learning now.
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Courses
1 Job Interview Crash Course paid
A course from English For IT™ designed to help you prepare for interviews in just two weeks.
You’ll receive templates for common answers, improve vocabulary and grammar, and learn
how to confidently respond to any interview question and much more.
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