The document provides an overview of the top 6 programming languages to learn in 2021 based on job opportunities, learning resources, usage, and trends. It ranks the languages from #6 to #1, with JavaScript ranked #1 as the most widely used and in-demand language. The document analyzes each language's job prospects, typical uses, and popularity trends to help readers decide which language to focus on learning. It also includes exercises to practice grammar, pronunciation, and soft skills related to the topic.

1. English For IT:Starter
Module 12

2. What you will learn
Vocabulary
Learning new
technologies
Grammar Pronunciation
1 3 4
Soft Skills
Going to C and S Agreeing and
disagreeing
5
Speaking
& Writing
Talking about your
plans
2

3. WARMUP
Which programming languages
should you learn in 2021 to increase
your chances of getting a well-paid
job?
What comes to your mind when you
think of the following 6 languages?
C++
C#
PHP
Python
Java
JavaScript

4. Top 6 programming languages to learn in 2021
This year, there are 6 programming languages that are far
above the rest and there is data to back it up.
To give you a detailed understanding, we are going to look at 4
major dimensions:
1. Number of jobs
2. Number of learning resources
3. How many people use it at work
4. Popularity (is the language trending up or down?)
Then, we’re going to give each language a score and rank
them relative to each other.
Let’s start!

5. #6 C++
C++ is the fastest performing language. If you’re going to write
software where every millisecond counts, then C++ is the language
you’re looking for. Fun fact: most browsers (such as Chrome, for
instance) are programmed in C++. Overall, there are only 10,000
remote C++ dev jobs on Indeed (popular job search site). It also has
the lowest use at 24 % of developers reporting that they code in
C++ on a daily basis. But this doesn’t mean that it’s going to go out
of use in the near future. It just means that this language is used
for very specific low-level tasks.

6. #5 C#
If you want to work with the Microsoft .NET framework, you’re going
to need C#. You can also use C# for Unity game development and a
variety of other different things. C# has double the amount jobs of
C++ at 20,000. About 30% of the development community use it at
work. The trend line for this language is kind of flat.

7. #4 PHP
The language most developers hate. PHP is notorious for being a
cumbersome language but honestly, it’s not THAT bad. PHP is the
traditional language of the web. These days, it has two big
competitors, namely Python and JavaScript which are becoming
more popular by the day. This is the major reason why PHP is
declining in popularity. That said, this is the exact reason to learn
it. Because so many people want to program in any other language
other than PHP, there is a demand for PHP developers that you can
take advantage of if you’re a PHP expert.

8. #3 Python
Many people say that Python is the best language for beginners to
learn because of its straightforward syntax. It’s also very popular
for trendy Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence 44% of
people use Python at work which is really really high, it’s almost
half of all developers. Chances are, you’re going to have to learn
Python at some point in your career no matter what so it’s not a
waste of time to learn it.

9. #2 Java
Java is the number one choice for big enterprise projects. It has
pretty good performance and can be effective in writing large
backend applications. The main concern about Java is that some
people say it is a dying language and there are other languages
that can replace it such as Go, for example. However, so many
companies have their code written in Java, it is still worth
learning today.

10. #1 JavaScript
No surprise there. JS is the go-to language for front-end
which runs in the browser. You can also use it on the backend
with runtimes such as Node and Deno. Knowing JavaScript and
being familiar with its ecosystem definitely opens a huge door
of opportunity for you. Over 65% of developers use JS at work
and the market share for this language keeps growing.
Now, that you have this basic overview, it is up to you to
decide which language you want to learn in 2021.
Check out the original video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxKNH2gmdUc&ab_channel=CodeDripbyAaronJack

11. Questions
1. Did you learn anything new from
the text? Do you have anything to
add to it?
2. What are some new languages /
technologies you are going to
learn this year? Why do you want
to learn them?

12. Grammar: To be going to
To be going to
Super popular construction in English (and other
languages too). It is not a separate tense but a form
of Present Continuous which has its own meaning.
When do we use it?

13. Grammar
-What are you going to do after you finish
work?
-I’m going to play online chess
1 To talk about plans (never Future Simple)

14. Grammar
It’s going to rain soon.
This language is going to become obsolete in
the near future.
2 To talk about near future

15. Grammar
I’m going to show you how to fix this bug the
quick way.
Today we’re going to discuss a few
interesting points
3 To help you sound more friendly

16. Grammar: To be going to
To use Going to correctly, you need to remember the
rules of Present Continuous
To be (present form) + going to + verb
I am going to go to bed
She is going to stay home
We are going to start redecorating the room
They are going to become very famous soon

17. Complete the sentences with “going to”
1. I bought a Netflix subscription. I ___ _____ to watch “Queen's
Gambit” tonight.
2. She ____ not ________ to help you with this task
3. My brother ___ _______ to start a consulting firm
4. ______ you _______ to help me with the cleaning?
5. I ___ ______ to start working out every day of the week
6. Now that he is unemployed, how ____ he _______ make money?
7. They ______ not ________ to hire any new people anytime soon
8. When ______ you ______ to stop smoking?
Practice

18. Practice. Daily plan
Think of a few things you have planned for each day of this week.
Share them with your peers
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
E.g. I’m
going to
learn
Spanish
in the
evening

19. Pronunciation tip
С and S
There is no “ts” sound in English, there is only “s”
Specific, circus, center, C++
C is pronounced as /s/ before e,i,y and /k/ before other sounds
S: ceiling, century, certain, certificate,cement, policy, emergency
K: company, code, critical, co worker, curve
It is also important to differentiate between /si:/ and /es/ when these two letters
need to be pronounced individually
C: C++, CEO
S: SOS, SEO

20. Soft skills
Agreeing and disagreeing
If you don’t want to come off as rude, you
shouldn’t say “I disagree” in any situation. There
are many other phrases that native speakers use
to express disagreement
I’m not sure about that
I don’t know about that
I don’t think that’s right
This can’t be true
To express agreement like a native speaker, try
using these phrases:
Absolutely
I’m with you
I second that (when you want to support an
opinion that someone else expressed before
you)
It depends (neither agree nor disagree)

21. Practice
Do you agree or disagree with the
following? Discuss your opinion with your
peers
Everyone should learn how to code
Website cookies should be illegal because
they violate your online privacy
JavaScript will never go out of use
There are too many low-skilled people in the
software industry
Bitcoin is replacing traditional currency
Hard work is more important than talent

22. That’s a wrap!
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