Handout: My Future Profession – Programmer

Handout: My Future Profession – Programmer
1. Vocabulary: Key IT/Programming Words
Match the words with their Russian equivalents.
Programmer
Software
Hardware
Code
Debug
Application (app)
Website
Database
User
IT company
Team
Problem-solving
A. база данных
B. прикладное приложение
C. отладка, исправление ошибок
D. компания в сфере информационных технологий
E. команда
F. решение проблем
G. сайт
H. пользователь
I. аппаратное обеспечение
J. программное обеспечение
K. программист
L. код
2. Reading
Text: “A Programmer’s Job”
A programmer is a specialist who creates software and writes code. Programmers work with computers and different programming languages. They develop applications, build websites, and fix bugs. Many programmers work in teams and communicate with designers or clients. This profession requires analytical thinking, creativity, and patience. Today, programmers are very important because technology is everywhere.
Tasks:
A. Answer the questions:
Who is a programmer?
What do programmers do?
Do programmers work alone or in teams?
What skills does a programmer need?
Why is this profession important today?
B. True or False:
Programmers only write code.
They work with different programming languages.
They never communicate with other people.
Technology makes programmers important today.
3. Speaking Practice
Ask your partner:
Why do you want to be a programmer?
What programming languages do you know or want to learn?
What would you like to create: games, websites, or apps?
What qualities are important for a programmer?
Would you like to work in a big company or freelance?
4. Grammar Practice: Present Simple
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.
A programmer __ (write) code.
They __ (test) applications.
He __ (work) in an IT company.
Programmers __ (solve) problems.
She __ (create) websites.
5. Writing Task
Write 6–7 sentences on the topic:
“My Future Profession – Programmer”
Use this plan:
Why you want to be a programmer.
What programmers do.
Skills you need.
What company or project you want to work on in the future.
Useful Phrases
I want to become a programmer because…
Programmers develop…
This profession requires…
I would like to work with…
In the future I hope to…