IDEAS, DECISIONS & LESSONS

Journal

Notes on AI, architecture and building useful products.

101 articles

21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

english-lesson

English Lesson — Sunday Evening: Week 25 Recap & Week 26 Preview

Daily English practice for tech professionals. Evening session — speaking practice, review, and real-world scenarios.

20 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

1on1

Tech Lead English: How to Run Code Reviews and 1-on-1s That Actually Work

Practical English phrases and scripts for Vietnamese tech leads: how to give code review feedback, run productive 1-on-1s, and handle tough technical discussions in English.

20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

english-lesson

English Lesson — Saturday Evening: Weekend Social English

Daily English practice for tech professionals. Evening session — casual conversation, social phrases, and how to mingle confidently at weekend gatherings.

20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

agile

Agile & QC English: Sprint Meetings, Bug Reports, and Estimates

Master English for Agile sprints: report bugs clearly, discuss estimates, handle scope changes. Practical phrases for Vietnamese developers in international teams.

19 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

english

How to Present Technical Systems to Non-Technical Stakeholders in English

A practical guide for Vietnamese tech leads: key phrases, structures, and pronunciation tips to explain complex systems clearly in English presentations.

19 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

english-lesson

English Lesson — Thursday Evening: Communication Role-Play

Daily English practice for tech professionals. Thursday evening: practice and role-play — delegate, negotiate, and lead with confidence.

18 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

communication

English Lesson — Thursday Evening: Difficult Conversation Role-Play

Evening review session — practice handling tough workplace conversations in English. Role-play scenarios for tech professionals.

17 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

architecture

English Lesson — Wednesday Evening: Architecture Review & Explaining Systems Simply

Daily English practice for tech professionals. Evening session — architecture vocab review, speaking practice, and how to explain complex systems to non-technical stakeholders.

16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

AI-vocabulary

English Lesson — Tuesday Evening: AI Vocab Review & Listening Tips

Daily English practice for tech professionals. Evening session — speaking practice, review, and real-world scenarios.