IDEAS, DECISIONS & LESSONS
Notes on AI, architecture and building useful products.
166 articles
25 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
communication
How to push back on unrealistic deadlines, handle conflicts, and escalate issues in English — practical phrases and dialogues for Vietnamese tech leads.
Read more24 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
architecture
Practical English phrases and dialogue templates for Vietnamese Tech Leads running architecture reviews, proposing solutions, and handling technical disagreements in international teams.
Read more24 Mar 2026 · 12 min read
business-english
Master the exact words, phrases, and scripts that senior engineers and tech leads use when presenting technical work to non-technical stakeholders, running product demos, and handling tough questions under pressure.
Read more23 Mar 2026 · 13 min read
architecture
The exact language patterns senior engineers use to propose technical solutions, run architecture review meetings, push back on bad ideas without damaging relationships, and write ADRs that actually get read and followed.
Read more22 Mar 2026 · 16 min read
business-english
The exact language patterns for engineering managers and senior tech leads: running one-on-ones that build trust, giving feedback that actually changes behavior, making the case for promotion, navigating scope and timeline negotiations, and handling the difficult conversations nobody prepares you for.
Read more22 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
How to demo new features clearly and onboard new team members in English. Scripts, checklists, and phrases for knowledge transfer and first-week communication.
Read more21 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
From technical design with clients to demo rehearsals and live presentations. The complete English toolkit for client-facing meetings.
Read more21 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
1-on-1
Practical English phrases and templates for Vietnamese tech leads running 1-on-1 meetings — from opening the conversation to giving feedback and setting goals.
Read more20 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
How to translate technology into business language. Status updates, executive summaries, and demo presentations — in English that CEOs and product owners actually understand.
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