Introduction to English for Software Engineering
Jobs and Professions in IT
Computer and Software Vocabulary
Giving Instructions and Commands in Tech
Reading Technical Manuals and Interfaces
Writing Simple Bug Reports and Messages
Understanding and Writing Error Messages
Assessment & Review
Understand the role of English in the IT and software industry
Recognize common English terms in programming and computing
English Term
Meaning (Indonesia)
Software
Perangkat lunak
Hardware
Perangkat keras
Programming
Pemrograman
Application
Aplikasi
Developer
Pengembang
List 5 English terms you find on your computer.
Match vocabulary with its definition.
Identify common IT-related job titles
Understand basic job descriptions
Job Title
Description
Software Developer
Designs and builds software
UI/UX Designer
Designs user interfaces and experience
Database Administrator
Manages databases
IT Support
Solves user technical issues
Write 3 sentences about the job you want in the IT field.
Match professions to tasks.
Understand and use terms related to computers and programs
Describe computer components and functions
Term
Function/Description
Monitor
Displays output
Keyboard
Input device for typing
Operating System
Manages hardware and software
IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
A tool for coding
Label computer parts in an image
Describe your laptop/PC setup using 3-4 sentences
Give technical instructions using imperative verbs
Understand step-by-step software instructions
Open the terminal.
Install the software.
Run the program.
Don’t close the window.
Write a short set of instructions to install an app.
Practice giving commands in pairs (roleplay developer & user)
Read and interpret software instructions or user manuals
Understand interface labels and descriptions
“To create a new project, click on File > New > Project. Enter the project name, choose a location, and click OK.”
Identify verbs in the instruction
Answer comprehension questions:
What should you click first?
What do you enter before clicking OK?
Write basic bug reports in English
Practice simple technical writing
Title: Login Button Not Working
Date: 27/09/2025
Reported by: Ana
Issue: When clicking the login button, nothing happens.
Steps to reproduce:
1. Open the app
2. Enter username and password
3. Click login
Expected result: User should be logged in
Actual result: No response
Complete a bug report based on a case study
Exchange and review reports with a classmate
Recognize common error messages in coding
Write basic custom error messages
Message
Meaning
Syntax Error
Kesalahan dalam penulisan kode
Null Pointer Exception
Objek yang tidak diinisialisasi
File Not Found
File tidak ditemukan
Access Denied
Akses ditolak
Match error messages with meanings
Write 3 simple error messages for a login system
Vocabulary Quiz (Jobs, Software Terms, Errors)
Grammar: Imperatives and Simple Present
Writing: Short instruction, Bug Report
Reading: User manual or interface guide
Speaking: Roleplay – Reporting a bug to a supervisor
Software, Developer, Bug Report, Interface, Instruction, Error Message, Programming, Technical English