How to Explain Technical Decisions & Trade-Offs in English
Your team is debating two database options. Your manager asks: 'Why did we choose this one?' Can you explain your technical decision and the trade-offs clearly in English?
Learn how to present your technical choices, explain your rationale, and discuss trade-offs with stakeholders. Practice using because, so, and however to sound structured and professional in your next architecture meeting.
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⏱ Chapters
0:00 The problem
0:22 Why it matters
0:50 How to say it
2:05 See it in context
4:16 Key expressions
5:25 Your turn to speak
5:50 Quick review
6:40 Final challenge
7:33 Recap & next steps
🎯 Level A2-B1 · Focus: because, so, and however · New expressions: trade-off, go with, pros and cons, reliable
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