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Vocabulary: Technology and Social Media
Technology and social media play a huge role in our daily lives. Knowing the right vocabulary will help you discuss these topics in English exams and real-life conversations.
Basic Technology Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Device | An electronic tool | Smartphones are useful devices. |
| Application (App) | A software program | I downloaded a new app. |
| Download | Save from the internet | Please download the file. |
| Upload | Send to the internet | She uploaded her photos. |
Social Media Vocabulary
- Post: Content shared on social media. “I saw your post on Facebook.”
- Like: To show appreciation for content. “She liked my photo.”
- Share: To repost content. “Please share this article.”
- Follow: To subscribe to someone’s updates. “He follows many celebrities.”
- Follower: A person who follows an account. “She has 10,000 followers.”
- Feed: The stream of posts. “My feed is full of news.”
- Hashtag (#): A keyword tag. “Use #education to find learning content.”
Internet and Communication
- Website: A set of web pages. “Visit our website for more information.”
- Browser: Software to view websites (Chrome, Firefox).
- Search engine: Tool to find information (Google, Bing).
- Password: A secret code for security. “Choose a strong password.”
- Username: Your online identity. “Enter your username to log in.”
- Wi-Fi: Wireless internet connection.
Useful Expressions
“Go online”, “surf the internet”, “log in”, “log out”, “sign up”, “update your status”, “chat online”, “video call”, “send a message”, “search for information”
Exercises
- Match the words to their definitions: post, like, share, follow.
- Write 5 sentences using technology vocabulary.
- Discuss: What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media? Write a short paragraph.