Tom Horner

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[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

Fail to Prepare you Prepare to Fail.

Prepare yourself for KEY business situations in English by building up step by step 🚀

If you have a presentation or interview in English, make sure you practice it before the big day!

Your future self will thank you 😉🇬🇧💪

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

Here’s what it sounds like in action 👇

💬 “I 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 a backend system that improved speed and performance.”

💬 “I 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 a new feature ahead of schedule.”

💬 “I 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 a junior developer to write cleaner code.”

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

Want to sound more confident in your next English job interview?

Start using active verbs to describe your work!

Here are some great ones for developers:

✅ Engineered
✅ Programmed
✅ Delivered
✅ Deployed
✅ Mentored
✅ Optimized
✅ Integrated

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

Aim for connection, NOT perfection with your English.

Here's the truth 👇

All long as you get your message across to the other person...

That's ALL that counts!!

You DON'T have to be perfect!

So go easy on yourself, you are doing great!

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

If you're in a meeting and you want to cut the small talk short and focus on the main objective of the meeting, you can use this phrase 👇

"Let's get down to business"

This is a polite expression and simply means let's focus on the work we're here to do.

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

Hi, I'm Tom, a native Business English Coach from England!

I help Software Engineers increase their confidence & fluency when speaking English so they can advance in their international career!

👉 Send me a message directly and I’ll message you to talk about working together.

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

English is the first programming language software engineers need to learn.

From docs to sprint ceremonies, English is everywhere. To grow your career globally, you need to feel confident in interviews and fluent in the workplace.

How important is English in your career?

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

𝗔𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗼:

🎧 Different English accents
🗣️ Natural sentence stress and intonation (how native speakers really sound)
🧠 Formal and informal language styles

Like if this makes sense? 👍🙂

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

General English won’t get you promoted.

If you’re only practicing general conversations about food, travel, or hobbies..

It’s no surprise you're struggling in meetings or job interviews.

So what's the answer?

✅ Start working on the English you actually need as a Developer!

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The only way to achieve English fluency is to ditch the books.

And apply what you know in real-life business conversations.

But why does this work?

Because when you focus on essential phrases that Software Engineers actually use at work…

You’ll be ready to speak up!

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

I've been consistently practising yoga here in Vietnam for the last month🧘‍♂️

It's been a total game changer for me!

I feel more flexible. More at peace.

It's one of the rare occasions in the day when I'm free from technology.

👉What do you do to unwind & relax as a Developer.

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

If we stop learning or practising English, we:

> begin to forget things
> make silly mistakes
> find it harder to communicate with others.

Don't lose your forward momentum 👉

Even if your progress feels slow at times (and it definitely will), keep moving forward! 🙌

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

👉 I’d love to hear from you

🎯 As a Software Engineer, are you part of any masterminds or support groups to stay motivated and grow your skills?

If not, perhaps you can join one or even create your own 😉

Have a great weekend!

Tom :)

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

This afternoon, I joined a mastermind group.

And wow! It felt so good to speak with other entrepreneurs about our businesses!

The format was really simple:

✅ We introduced ourselves.

✅ Shared how our week had gone.

✅ Talked through our wins and challenges.

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

Be extraordinary, unique, and stand out from others

In an English job interview, we MUST stand out and impress the interviewers

Candidates who stand out for the right reasons, get the job.

Make sure you stand out for exceptional English.

Learn Business English with me📈👨‍💼🇬🇧🤝

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

I'm Tom, a Business English Coach for Devs

My mission is to help you grow in your career & feel more in control during meetings & business conversations

If you’re ready to upgrade your English & finally let go of those limitations, send me a DM & I’ll be happy to tell you more

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

Hey Software Engineer friends! 👋

My name is Tom and I’m a Business English Coach for Software Engineers.

I work with Developers because I understand that English is essential for your job!

My courses will help you improve job performance & unlock new career opportunities 🌎

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Fail to Prepare and you Prepare to Fail https://t.co/amXd1DWJeY via @LinkedIn

[Tom Horner @TomHorner19]

@Ronaldosbornebc Absolutely Ronald! Helping people gives me a lot of satisfaction.

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I love getting messages like this ❤️

It's the reason why I love being a Business English Coach and helping Software Engineers progress in their career.