 CURRENTLY FREE FOR PERSONAL USE
English 4 IT : Personal Edition is an online course for non-native English speakers in Information Technology ( IT ) and related fields.
The course assumes an intermediate level of English and teaches only the vocabulary needed to succeed in an international IT career.
There is nothing to download. The course is completed entirely online. Extra care has been taken to make the course both authentic and educational. All content is custom written for the course and includes a wide variety of activities.
The course subject matter includes the following areas: Hardware, Software, Programming, Databases, Business, Security, Networking, Tech Support, The Internet, Slang, Design, & Customer Service.
Note: this version is for individual students. Organizations are encouraged to use English 4 IT Academic Version which features licensing and teacher tracking options for multiple students.
Course Contents
All versions of English 4 IT include the following components:
Interactive Vocabulary Builder 
New vocabulary is taught with the Vocabulary Builder section, which includes common terms broken down into categories including: Hardware, Software, Programming, Databases, Business, Security, Networking, Office, Tech Support, The Internet, Slang, Design, & Customer Service.
Each term in the Vocabulary Builder section includes a custom written definition, picture, example sentence, and pronunciation by a native speaker.
The vocabulary builder is highly customizable and students or administrators can turn content categories on or off depending on their needs.
Reading Comprehension Section
With the Reading Comprehension section, students can improve their knowledge about various areas of IT while reinforcing vocabulary. All vocabulary terms are linked to the Vocabulary Builder section so students can learn instantly look up difficult vocabulary.
Practice Exercises
The practice exercises in English 4 IT test recently gained knowledge. Questions are randomly shuffled, both the order of questions and the answers for a minimum of repetition. There are several different types of questions including: Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks, and Listening Comprehension. Click an image below for more details.
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Multiple Choice |
Fill in the Blanks |
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Full Feature Set
The Personal package includes access for one student. Includes all content modules, vocabulary practice, and options.
• Unlimited access
• Access to all Competency Modules
• Free Technical Support via forums or email
System Requirements
English 4 IT is a browser-based system. There is nothing to install.
Operating System: Any recent version of Windows, Macintosh OS, or Linux
Multimedia: A headset with microphone is highly recommended for listening and speaking practice exercises.
Browser Support: We support recent versions of Firefox, Internet Explorer 7 or better, and Safari.
Connection Speed: A broadband Internet connection is highly recommended
Pricing
English 4 IT - Personal Edition Monthly License
Includes one month full access & tech support
$19.95 / month PERSONAL USE IS CURRENTLY FREE!
English 4 IT - Personal Edition Yearly License
Includes one year full access, & tech support
$99.95 / 1 year PERSONAL USE IS CURRENTLY FREE!
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June 2009