Unit 8: A2 Vocabulary—Technology and Media
Keyboard
- Definition: A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter.
- Example: “I type on my keyboard to write emails.”
Monitor
- Definition: An output device that displays information in pictorial form.
- Example: “She watched the video on her computer monitor.”
Printer
- Definition: A machine for printing text or pictures onto paper.
- Example: “I need to use the printer to print my homework.”
Speaker
- Definition: An output device that produces sound.
- Example: “He connected his phone to the speakers to play music.”
Headphones
- Definition: A pair of small speakers that are worn on or around the head over a user’s ears.
- Example: “She uses headphones to listen to music without disturbing others.”
Mouse
- Definition: A hand-operated input device that controls the cursor on a computer screen.
- Example: “He clicked the mouse to open the file.”
Remote Control
- Definition: A device used to operate a machine from a distance.
- Example: “She used the remote control to change the TV channel.”
Touchscreen
- Definition: A display that can detect the presence and location of a touch within the display area.
- Example: “Many smartphones have a touchscreen interface.”
E-book
- Definition: A digital book that can be read on a computer or handheld device.
- Example: “He downloaded an e-book to read on his tablet.”
Streaming
- Definition: The transmission of data (audio or video) over the internet in a continuous flow.
- Example: “We watched the movie via a streaming service.”
Download
- Definition: To transfer data from one computer system to another, typically from a larger to a smaller system.
- Example: “I need to download the latest updates for the software.”
Upload
- Definition: To transfer data from a smaller to a larger computer system, typically to the internet.
- Example: “She uploaded the photos from her vacation to her social media account.”
Chat
- Definition: An informal conversation or exchange of messages.
- Example: “We had a chat online about our weekend plans.”
Forum
- Definition: An online platform where people can post and reply to messages on particular topics.
- Example: “He posted a question on the tech forum and got many helpful replies.”
Podcast
- Definition: A digital audio file available for downloading, typically as part of a series.
- Example: “I listen to educational podcasts during my commute.”
Vlog
- Definition: A blog in which the postings are primarily in video form.
- Example: “She started a vlog to share her travel experiences.”
Selfie
- Definition: A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically with a smartphone or webcam.
- Example: “He took a selfie with his friends at the concert.”
Link
- Definition: A reference in a hypertext document to another document or resource.
- Example: “Click on the link to visit our website.”
Profile
- Definition: A user’s personal information and settings on a social media platform.
- Example: “She updated her profile with a new picture.”
Hashtag
- Definition: A word or phrase preceded by a hash sign (#), used on social media websites to identify messages on a specific topic.
- Example: “He used the hashtag #travel in his Instagram post.”
Stream
- Definition: To transmit or receive data over the internet as a continuous flow.
- Example: “They streamed the live concert online.”
Subscription
- Definition: An arrangement to receive something, typically a publication or service, regularly by paying in advance.
- Example: “She has a subscription to an online magazine.”
Browser
- Definition: A software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web.
- Example: “He opened his web browser to search for recipes.”
File
- Definition: A digital document stored on a computer.
- Example: “I saved the file to my desktop.”
Notification
- Definition: A message or alert that informs you about something on your device.
- Example: “She received a notification about a new message.”