English to work
as a programmer
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It is clear that today everything depends on programming different types of software, and not just for our computers or smartphones. Practically everything we use has some programming element. If you work as a programmer, you will know well that most commands and programming elements are done in English, since this language is the general code for computing worldwide.
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What level of English do you need to work as a programmer?
If one of your goals is to work as a programmer in English, whether independently or as part of an international company, the minimum English level you need would be upper intermediate. This level will allow you to have fluid conversations, understand and produce texts, which as you know are very important in the field of programming and computing. Also, remember that the technical language of your profession in English is equally important for success in your work life.
And so you can start practicing your English, here are a couple of phrases that you will surely find useful:
I was checking the performance of the software and I found several bugs. (I was checking the performance of the software and I found several bugs).
Do not worry, I can set up the server to automatically create a backup. (Don’t worry, I can program the server to automatically create the backup).
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English vocabulary for programmers
Here we share a list of English words that can be useful for you to practice your English vocabulary for programming and computing, along with the Spanish equivalents and example sentences so you can contextualize the terms and remember them easily.
Algorithm
(Algorithm)
Maria set up a new algorithm that is much more intuitive than her ast one.
(Maria launched a new algorithm that is much more intuitive than her last one.)
App
(Application)
Which app do you use for editing your pictures?
(What application do you use to edit your pictures?)
Bug
(Software error)
I detected a bug so I informed the supervisor.
(I detected a software error and informed the supervisor.)
Byte
(Unit of data measurement)
Carlos created a program that was 512 bytes long.
(Carlos created a program that was 512 bytes long.)
Cloud
(Cloud)
I save all my pictures on the cloud so if something happens to my phone I still can have access to them.
(I save all my photos in the cloud, so if something happens to my phone I still can access them.)
Computer
(Computer)
I share a computer with my sister, so online classes are a mess for us.
(I share a computer with my sister, so online classes are a mess for us.)
Cookie
(Information stored by the browser)
I always accept all the cookies without reading what I’m giving access to.
(I always accept all the cookies without reading what I am giving access to.)
Download
(Download)
I’m downloading this new program that will allow me to do really cool designs.
(I am downloading this new program that will allow me to make really cool designs.)
Keyboard
(Keyboard)
I’m stressed, something is wrong with my keyboard and the letter n doesn’t work.
(I am stressed, something is wrong with my keyboard and the letter n doesn’t work.)
Keyword
(Keyword)
The teacher didn’t give me the keywords for this essay, so I don’t even know where to start.
(The teacher didn’t give me the keywords for this essay, so I don’t even know where to start.)
Password
(Password)
You have to think about a password with letters, numbers and symbols so no one can figure it out.
(You have to think of a password with letters, numbers and symbols so no one can guess it.)
Screenshot
(Screenshot)
I took a screenshot of an article I read to attach it to my project for school.
(I took a screenshot of the article I read to attach it to my school project.)
