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AI & Tech English for Professionals

Master technical communication for software developers, AI specialists, and tech managers working in global environments.

  • Technical presentation skills for non-technical audiences
  • Code review and developer collaboration language
  • API documentation and technical writing
  • Stakeholder management and project communications
  • Conference presentations and demo delivery
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Remote Work Communication Mastery

Essential skills for remote workers, digital nomads, and virtual team leaders in the modern workplace.

  • Video call excellence and virtual presence
  • Asynchronous communication optimization
  • Virtual meeting leadership and facilitation
  • Cross-cultural virtual team dynamics
  • Digital body language and online etiquette
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Content Creator & Social Media English

Professional communication skills for influencers, content creators, and social media professionals.

  • Brand partnership negotiation language
  • Audience engagement and community building
  • Content strategy and analytics discussions
  • Professional networking in creative industries
  • Crisis communication and reputation management
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Module 3

Technical Presentations: Explaining AI to Business Stakeholders

Learning Objective: Master the art of translating complex AI concepts into clear, compelling business language that drives decision-making.

💡 Key Phrase Builder:
Instead of: "Our neural network achieved 94.2% accuracy on the validation dataset"
Say: "Our AI system correctly identifies the right answer 94 times out of 100, which exceeds industry standards."

Common Scenario: You're presenting your machine learning project to the executive team. They need to understand the business impact, not the technical details.

Professional Framework:

1. Business Context - "This solves our customer retention problem..."
2. Simple Explanation - "The AI learns from patterns in customer behavior..."
3. Measurable Results - "This will reduce churn by 15% and save $2.3M annually..."
4. Next Steps - "We need approval for the production deployment..."

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AI & Tech English - Full Sample Chapter

Chapter 2: Code Review Communication

Chapter 2.1

Professional Code Review Language

Scenario: You're conducting a code review for a junior developer's pull request. Your feedback needs to be constructive, clear, and professional.

🎯 Professional vs. Unprofessional Feedback
❌ Unprofessional: "This code is bad. Fix it."
✅ Professional: "Consider refactoring this function to improve readability. Here's a suggested approach..."
❌ Unprofessional: "You don't understand async/await."
✅ Professional: "Let's optimize this async operation. I'd recommend using Promise.all() here because..."

Essential Code Review Phrases:

  • Making Suggestions: "Consider...", "You might want to...", "An alternative approach would be..."
  • Asking Questions: "Could you explain the reasoning behind...?", "What happens if...?", "Have you considered...?"
  • Providing Context: "Based on our coding standards...", "For maintainability...", "This aligns with our architecture..."
  • Offering Help: "I can pair with you on this", "Let's discuss this offline", "Here's a resource that might help..."
💼 Practice Exercise:
Rewrite this harsh feedback professionally:
"Your variable names are terrible and this function is way too long."
Your turn: ___________
Sample Answer: "Let's improve the readability here. Consider using more descriptive variable names like 'userAccountBalance' instead of 'bal', and we could break this function into smaller, single-purpose functions for better maintainability."

Remote Work Communication - Sample Chapter

Chapter 1: Video Call Excellence

Chapter 1.2

Professional Video Call Presence

The Challenge: Video calls are now your primary way of building professional relationships. Your virtual presence directly impacts your career success.

📹 Video Call Success Formula
Technical Setup: Good lighting + Clear audio + Stable connection = Professional credibility
Communication: Clear speaking + Active listening + Engaged body language = Strong relationships
Etiquette: Proper timing + Respectful interaction + Follow-up = Lasting impressions

Common Video Call Challenges & Solutions:

  • Technical Issues: "I'm having some audio trouble. Can you hear me now?" vs. "Sorry, my internet is acting up again..."
  • Interruptions: "Sorry, I think we were both speaking. Please go ahead." vs. "You interrupted me."
  • Engagement: "That's an interesting point, Sarah. Could you elaborate?" vs. Staying silent
  • Time Management: "I want to be mindful of everyone's time. Let's focus on..." vs. Letting meetings run over
🎯 Real-World Application:
You're in a video call with international colleagues. Someone joins late and asks, "What did I miss?" How do you handle this professionally?
Professional Response: "Hi [Name], we've just covered the Q3 results. I'll send you a quick summary in the chat, and we're now discussing the marketing strategy for next quarter."

Content Creator English - Sample Chapter

Chapter 3: Brand Partnership Negotiations

Chapter 3.1

Professional Brand Outreach & Negotiation

The Reality: Moving from amateur collaborations to professional brand partnerships requires sophisticated communication skills that many creators lack.

💰 Creator vs. Professional Language
Amateur: "Hey! I love your brand! Can I get free stuff to post about?"
Professional: "I'd like to propose a partnership that showcases your products to my engaged audience of 50K+ professionals in the tech industry."
Amateur: "I usually charge $100 per post."
Professional: "Based on my engagement metrics and comparable market rates, my fee for a comprehensive campaign including Instagram posts, Stories, and Reels is $2,500."

Essential Partnership Communication Framework:

  • Professional Introduction: Establish credibility with metrics and past work
  • Value Proposition: Clearly articulate what you bring to the partnership
  • Deliverables: Specify exactly what content you'll create
  • Timeline & Rates: Professional project management language
  • Usage Rights: Negotiate content ownership and usage terms
📧 Email Template Practice:
Subject: Partnership Proposal - [Your Name] x [Brand Name]
"Dear [Brand Name] Team,

I'm reaching out to propose a strategic partnership between [Brand] and my platform, which reaches [specific audience description] with an average engagement rate of [X%].

Proposed Campaign:
• 3 Instagram feed posts featuring [product] in authentic use cases
• 5 Instagram Stories documenting the unboxing and first impressions
• 1 detailed blog review with SEO optimization
Investment: $3,500 for the complete package
Timeline: Content delivery within 2 weeks of product receipt
I'd love to discuss how we can create authentic content that drives real results for your brand."
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About The Magister Method

I'm Ryan Hendrix and the Magister Method is a proven approach to language acquisition developed through years of teaching experience and backed by CELTA certification. My method focuses on practical communication skills while building a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary.

"The Magister Method uses proven materials tailored to your needs. For business professionals, I incorporate Market Leader and my own custom developed materials. For general English learners, I use authentic news articles and customized exercises designed to meet your specific goals."

With over 7 years of experience teaching students of all levels, my tailored approach ensures that you make consistent progress toward your specific language goals.

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