Want to practice your English listening skills? – Here’s a short Podcast version.
1. AI & Tech
Research shows AI isn’t here to replace developers but to rewrite what software work looks like — from writing code to orchestrating systems, guiding AI, and solving business problems with human judgment and cross-functional skills. Companies must treat AI as a collaborator and restructure teams for orchestration, governance, and outcome-focused workflows, not just faster coding.
*Pick one aspect of your work (testing, deployment, or design thinking) and experiment with an AI tool not just to do the task, but to critique what it produces and explain why in English — that’s where you can really show your skills
2. Jobs
The 2026 tech hiring landscape is slowing, but demand for specialised skills like AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and automation remains strong while early-career and general roles are reduced. Employers are increasingly hiring based on what you can do, not just your title or degree, so practical abilities and verified skills stack more than ever.
*Identify one future-focused niche skill gap (e.g., cloud security or AI ops), pick a verifiable micro-credential or project you can complete this month, and add it to your portfolio — not just your resume.
The Total Career Solutions 2026 career change guide says this year is the time to rethink your professional path, not just chase the next job — that means focusing on skills that match real employer needs, intentional transitions, and measurable progress. Real career growth in 2026 comes from strategic planning, targeted skill building, and preparing for opportunities before they arrive.
*Take 20 minutes right now to map one specific skill gap (e.g., cloud security, automation QA, data engineering), and schedule two focused learning blocks this week to focus on it — bit by bit, you’ll win.
3. Skills & Upskilling
Neuroscience research suggests you can accelerate skill acquisition not just by practice and feedback, but by surrounding yourself with passive exposure to the thing you’re learning, like listening to language podcasts or watching technical talks while you code — making every hour you spend immersed count toward fluency and expertise.
*Pick one skill you want to level up this week and add at least 30 minutes of relevant passive exposure to your daily routine — notice the difference.
4. Workplace & Communication
Success is less about pure IQ or technical depth and more about your Adaptability Quotient (AQ) — your ability to learn, unlearn, move, and thrive with constant change, uncertainty, and evolving tools like AI. Employers are increasingly valuing adaptability over static knowledge, so being flexible and resilient will future-proof your career.
*This week, deliberately put yourself in one new situation (new framework, language challenge, or AI integration task) and reflect on what you learned — building AQ starts with intentional discomfort and rapid feedback
5. English
A reminder about your UNcountable nouns: ❌ DON’T say this ✅ SAY this
❌ a software / some softwares✅a piece of software, some software* VERY IMPORTANT!
❌ An advice / advices ✅a piece of advice, some advice
❌A news / A new ✅a piece of news / some news
❌ A furniture / furnitures ✅a piece of furniture / some furniture
❌ a fruit / fruits ✅a piece of fruit / some fruit
❌ a work / some works✅a job / some jobs / some work
6. A bit of Fun
7. What to Do
Don’t neglect your soft skills. Communication and adaptability remain key — especially in hybrid/remote environments where your ability to collaborate, clarify, and teach can outweigh accent or cultural differences.
Tweak your Portfolio — what have you achieved lately? Be concrete, facts and figures count.
Listen to a podcast, in English, passively is good, but actively is better. Take some notes, think about it, talk to someone about it, write about it.
8. Quote of the week
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“A little bit of IT English…EVERY WEEK!”