English for IT & Software
For Developers, Tech Leads, Product Managers, and Startup Teams
Your tech teams speak the language of code - but do they also speak the language of your international clients and partners? Simmonds trains IT professionals for the communication that truly matters: sprint planning, client demos, pitch decks, and more.
90.000+
Tech Employees in Berlin
Europe's largest tech hub
$3.4B
Startup Funding
Berlin startup ecosystem
English-first
Teams
Standard in the tech industry
20+
Years Experience
Business English since 2004
Typical Scenarios
Sprint Planning & Standups
Describe user stories, estimate effort, and communicate blockers - all confidently in English during daily meetings.
Code Reviews & Technical Discussions
Give constructive feedback, discuss architecture decisions, and clearly explain technical concepts in English.
Client Demos & Presentations
Present product features persuasively, share roadmaps, and confidently answer stakeholder questions.
Agile/Scrum Ceremonies
Moderate retrospectives, lead sprint reviews, and run refinement sessions in English.
API Documentation
Write clear, precise technical documentation in English - from API docs to README files.
Incident Communication
Communicate clearly in crisis situations: write postmortems, provide status updates, and inform stakeholders.
Pitch Decks & VC Meetings
Convince investors, explain business models, and present market opportunities in English - for startups and scaleups.
Tech Vocabulary
Master the Language of the Tech Industry
From deployment to retrospective - we train the technical vocabulary your IT teams need every day:
“deployment”
The release of software to production environments
“pull request”
Submitting code changes for review
“sprint retrospective”
Team reflection at the end of a sprint
“scalability”
A system's ability to handle growth
“refactoring”
Restructuring code without changing behavior
“tech debt”
Deferred technical improvements
Ideal for Berlin's Tech Ecosystem
Berlin is Europe's leading tech hub with over 90,000 tech employees. In the startup scene, English is the working language. Simmonds helps your teams communicate confidently in this international environment.
Practice Tech Conversations with the AI Avatar
Simulate realistic IT scenarios with our AI avatar: present client demos, practice VC pitches, run sprint planning in English. The avatar adapts to your industry and level - and is available around the clock.
Ideal for tech teams that want to practice flexibly without scheduling stress. Complemented by regular sessions with native-speaking trainers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About English for IT & Software
Yes. Writing code and communicating fluently are two different skills. Sprint planning, client demos, architecture discussions, and negotiations with international partners require a different English level than code comments.
Tech English focuses on specific communication in IT teams: Agile ceremonies, code reviews, incident communication, API documentation, and pitch decks. We train the vocabulary and conversation situations that actually occur in daily tech work.
Yes. We adapt the training to your tech stack terminology, documentation standards, and internal processes. Whether Jira, Confluence, GitHub, or Slack - we train communication in your work environment.
Yes. We offer specialized modules for developers, tech leads, product managers, scrum masters, DevOps engineers, and CTOs. Each role has different communication requirements that we specifically address.
The AI avatar simulates realistic tech scenarios: sprint planning, client demo presentations, VC pitches, or incident calls. Your employees practice anytime without scheduling stress - ideal for the flexible work style of tech teams.
Costs depend on team size, format, and scope. From 4 participants with similar levels, we recommend cost-effective group training. Contact us for a custom quote - language training is VAT-exempt.
Start Tech English Training for Your Team
Schedule a free consultation. We analyze your IT team's needs and create a customized training concept - from sprint vocabulary to pitch presentations.
For Tech Teams
Free Needs Analysis
We assess your IT team's English needs and recommend suitable training formats. Online, hybrid, or on-site - as flexible as your sprints.