English for IT – B1 Course 1 is the first course in a two-part English for IT sequence for learners working toward CEFR B1 / Global Scale of English (GSE) 43–58. The course helps learners develop practical English skills for communication in IT-related workplaces through instructional videos, reading, listening, and structured language practice.
This course develops essential English language skills through realistic IT contexts such as Community Management, Software Development, Game Design, Tech Support, Networking, and Cybersecurity.
Learners practise practical vocabulary, functional grammar, and everyday communication scenarios that support clear and effective collaboration in technology-focused environments.
Through structured listening, reading, and language activities, learners build confidence in areas such as joining professional communities, explaining development journeys, discussing user needs, presenting technical information, and responding to workplace questions.
The course strengthens learners’ ability to communicate at B1 level while introducing industry-relevant terminology and communication strategies through realistic workplace roles, tasks, conversations, presentations, and written exchanges.
Narrative themes connect the different jobs and scenarios. Listening and reading activities include presentations, Q&A sessions, emails, and workplace situations involving people from different IT roles who share knowledge, solve problems, support users, and collaborate across teams.