Discover In-Demand English Proficiency for Employers 🌐

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We know you already know, but…

Knowing English is one of the keys to thriving in the digital age as a tech professional. It is the most commonly spoken language in today's business world. While mastering it is valuable in various fields, it is significant for technology professionals.

English proficiency in technology offers significant advantages:

• Unlock global opportunities with English proficiency: collaborate internationally, tap into diverse markets, and expand your career horizons.

• Facilitate seamless communication: Fluent English enables global collaboration, fosters innovation, and fuels personal growth through effective knowledge sharing.

• Empower leadership readiness: Technical English proficiency enhances cross-cultural interactions and enables effective one-on-one communication for confident leadership.

Learn the Power of Persuasion

Studies show that a strong grasp of modal auxiliary verbs, such as "can" and "could," significantly enhances communication abilities by allowing individuals to effectively express abilities, permissions, and explore possibilities.

'Could' as a Modal Auxiliary Verb

"Could" is the past tense of "can" and has additional functions, such as its use in type 2 conditional sentences.

👉 "Could" as the past tense form of "can"

👉 "Could" in type 2 conditional sentences:

🤔 What other uses do they have?

• "Can" and "could" can also express verbs of perception like see, hear, feel, taste, smell, understand, and remember.

• When we want to command or request something, it's considered more polite to use "could" than "can."

• If we ask for permission, it's better to use "can" because "could" is not used to give or deny consent.

⚖️ How can you make comparisons?

Comparing things in English requires the use of comparative and superlative adjectives. According to linguistic research, approximately 85% of English adjectives can be modified this way.

Comparative Adjective

Comparative adjectives compare two things, showing a higher or lower degree of a specific quality. They can be formed by adding "-er" or using "more" before the adjective.

Superlative Adjectives

Superlative adjectives indicate the highest degree of quality among three or more things. They are formed by adding "-est" or using "most" before the adjective.

Need help with expressing dual choices and exclusions?

Understanding the usage of either/or and neither/or in English can take time and effort. It's essential to know the difference between them. "Either/or" presents a choice between two options, while "neither/nor" negates both possibilities. Let's explore their distinctions together.

Either/or is used when there are two or more possibilities or choices. For example:

Neither/nor is used to assert that something is false or does not occur among two or more options. For example:

🤔 What other purposes can they serve?

Either and neither can also be used as adverbs, adjectives, determiners, and pronouns.

• As adverbs, they connect ideas 👉 "You can either study or relax."

• As adjectives, they describe something 👉 "Neither book is interesting."

• As determiners, they indicate a choice or negative statement 👉 "You can choose either cake."

• As pronouns, they refer to something previously mentioned 👉 "They offered two choices, but neither was appealing."

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