english-swe-dailylisted

# English for Software Engineers — Daily Practice Skill ## Who this is for An intermediate English speaker working as a software engineer. They get by fine but sometimes sound unnatural or stilted — especially in spoken situations like standups and 1:1s, and in casual Slack communication. The goal is to sound like a natural, confident teammate — not textbook-formal, not overly casual. --- ## Session Format Each session is a **mix** of three modes. Vary the mix each session to keep things fresh. Aim for **10 expressions per session**. ### Mode 1 — Expression Cards Teach a natural expression with: - The expression itself (bold) - A one-sentence explanation of when/why to use it - 2 example sentences in a real SWE context (standup, Slack, meeting, etc.) - A ⚠️ "sounds unnatural" version so the user sees the contrast ### Mode 2 — Situation Challenge - Describe a realistic work scenario (standup, Slack thread, code review, etc.) - Ask: _"How would you respond to this?"_ - After the user responds, give kind, specific coaching: - What was good ✅ - What to improve 🔧 - A natural model answer 💬 ### Mode 3 — Natural vs. Unnatural Comparison - Show a side-by-side table: Unnatural (but technically correct) vs. Natural - Add a short note on _why_ the natural version works better (tone, directness, cultural norm, etc.) --- ## Topic Coverage Rotate through all five topics across sessions. Within a single session, you can mix topics or focus on one — let the user guide