Lesson 29 (1-12)
Lesson 29 (1-12)
📘 Vocabulary Lesson: Work & IT English
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| task | a piece of work that needs to be done | I have three tasks to finish today. |
| deadline | the latest time/date something must be finished | The deadline is Friday. |
| login | the action/details used to enter a system | I can't access the system because my login doesn't work. |
| logout | the action of leaving a computer/system account | Don't forget to logout when you finish. |
| schedule | a plan showing when things will happen | We need to create a schedule for the project. |
| ticket | a recorded request/problem in a support or project system | I opened a ticket about the login problem. |
| report | a document/message describing information or a problem | Please send me a report about the issue. |
| check | to examine something to make sure it is correct | Can you check the report? |
| update | to make something more recent/current | Please update the document. |
| download | to copy something from the internet/system to your device | Download the file from the link. |
| upload | to send a file from your device to a system/website | Please upload the screenshot. |
| link | a clickable connection to another webpage/file | Can you send me the link? |
| requirement | something that must be included or done | This is an important project requirement. |
| reproduce | to make a problem happen again | Can you reproduce the error? |
| expected result | what should happen when something works correctly | The expected result is that the user sees the homepage. |
| severity | how serious/important a problem is | We need to determine the severity of the bug. |
| description | information explaining something | Add a detailed description of the problem. |
| deploy | to release software/system changes for users | We will deploy the new version tomorrow. |
| assign | to give a task/responsibility to someone | I'll assign the ticket to Maria. |
| estimate | an approximate calculation of time/cost/amount | Can you estimate how long this will take? |
| responsive design | design that adapts to different screen sizes | The website uses responsive design. |
| orientation | the position of a screen/device: portrait or landscape | The app works in both orientations. |
| performance | how well/quickly a system works | We need to improve the website's performance. |
| request | something that someone asks for | I sent a request to the IT team. |
| response | an answer or reaction to a request | We received a quick response. |
| template | a prepared format that can be reused | Use this template for your report. |
| approval | official permission/agreement | We need manager approval before deployment. |
| participant | a person who takes part in an activity | Each participant must complete the survey. |
📝 Controlled Practice
Exercise 1 — Choose the correct word
Exercise 2 — Complete the sentences
Use:
login · logout · download · upload · link · update · check · request
- Please __________ the latest version of the document.
- Can you __________ the file to the shared folder?
- Don't forget to __________ after using the computer.
- I can't __________ because I forgot my password.
- Can you send me the __________ to the document?
- Please __________ the information before sending it.
- I sent an IT support __________ this morning.
- Can you __________ the spreadsheet with the new information?
🐛 Bug Report Practice
Complete the bug report using:
description · reproduce · expected result · severity
Problem
The website crashes when a user clicks the "Submit" button.
Description:
Steps to reproduce:
Expected result:
Severity:
🔀 Choose the Correct Word
🗣️ Speaking Practice
Answer these questions using the target vocabulary.
Level 1
- What tasks do you usually have at work?
- How do you manage deadlines?
- How often do you check your email?
- Do you usually download or upload files?
- What happens when you forget your login?
- What information should a good bug report contain?
Level 2
Try to answer using at least 3 vocabulary words in each answer.
- Describe a software problem you've experienced.
- Explain how you would report a bug to a developer.
- Explain what happens from assigning a task to deploying it.
- Describe what makes a good website on a mobile phone.
🔁 Revision Challenge
Without looking at the vocabulary list, complete the sentences.
- The latest date you can finish something is the __________.
- A piece of work you need to complete is a __________.
- A recorded software problem is a __________.
- A prepared document format is a __________.
- Official permission is __________.
- To send a file from your computer to a website is to __________ it.
- To copy a file from a website to your computer is to __________ it.
- To make a bug happen again is to __________ it.
- The result that should happen is the __________.
- How serious a bug is = its __________.
- To release software to users = __________.
- To give a task to someone = __________.
- An approximate calculation = an __________.
- How well a system works = its __________.
- A person taking part in an activity = a __________.
- Something a user asks for = a __________.
- The answer to a request = a __________.
- A website that adapts to different screens uses __________.