Positions in IT
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Responsible for overseeing IT systems and infrastructure.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER
Helps with computer systems by suggesting improvements, changes, or solutions.
WEB DEVELOPER
Works with businesses to help improve processes and systems.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Is experienced in writing codes that computers can follow in order to perform a specific task.
IT project manager
Is specialized in online applications, such as website designs, web publishing, and database management.
HARDWARE TECHNICIAN
Teams with developers and business managers to complete project requirements.
business analyst
Is prepared for the repair and management of servers and computers.
systems engineer manager
Is skilled in developing computer instructions, through the use of algorithms, diagrams, and flowcharts.
Prepositions
Certain verbs and adjectives are often followed by prepositions. Unfortunately, there are no grammatical rules to explain which prepositions follow which verbs and adjectives. It is important to learn and memorize these collocations or combinations.
This lesson will focus on three specific combinations.*
- 1verb + WITH
Examples: agree, disagree, work, team, argue, meet, interfere, compete, compare, begin, start, help - 2adjective + FOR
Examples: responsible, famous, happy, prepared, eligible, sorry, respected, ready, thankful - 3adjective + IN
Examples: disappointed, experienced, skilled, interested, involved, successful, slow, inexperienced
*remember these structures are followed by either a noun or gerund (verb + ING)
Reflection
Answer the discussion questions below.