technology vocabulary

● What the technology do you know?
● When do you got it?
● How often do you use it?
● Is it important? Why?

Hardware
Hi-tech objects

Computers

Desktop Laptop

A desktop computer may also be called a PC,
while it is common to see a laptop called a
notebook.

Kindle

The Kindle is a kind
of e-reader. You can
read e-books on it.
Some of them have
a touchscreen.

Tablet

A tablet is a kind of digital device
that has a touchscreen. The most
popular is the iPad. It is larger than
a mobile phone but more portable
than a laptop.

Smartphone

This is a kind of mobile phone that has a
touchscreen and can do many things. They
include apps and usually have at least one
camera.

Software
Digital products

App

(short for application)
This is a program you
can use on a computer
or mobile device. You
can download these
from an app store.

Social

Network

This is a kind of
website or app
where people can
communicate with
friends, share photos,
and play games.

Browser

A web browser is a kind of
program that allows you to
visit websites. Google
Chrome and Firefox are two
very popular choices.
You can use the verb
“browse” for looking online.

Blog

This is short for
(web log)
It refers to a
personal
website with
regular updates
(called posts).
The most
popular blog
platforms are
Blogger and
Wordpress.
It can also be a
verb.

Video

Streaming

This means watching TV
shows, movies, or other
videos online. Instead of
downloading, you watch
something live. The most
popular service is:

Search Engine

This is a website for searching
online. The most popular is
Google, and it is often used as
a verb meaning “search”.

Other Vocabulary

Verbs for talking about the internet

This means to put something on your social network

account for others to

see. Example
• Sarah shared a really funny video last week.
• I’m trying to get more subscribers to my YouTube

channel. Could you share my new video, please?

This means to give your approval of something

online, usually on social media.

Example
• Hey everyone, don’t forget to like my new video

and

subscribe to the channel.
• My ex-husband liked all my new Facebook posts.

What do you think that means?

This means to make a contact on a social network. You can
also just use “friend” as a verb. Likewise, you could use
“add” without friend.

Example
• He added her as a friend on Facebook last week.
• Do you mind if I friend you when I get online later?
• She just added him earlier today. Was that a good idea?

Advantages and
Disadvantages

Advantages of technology

 Not everything is bad about our technology and
electronics though, just we have to remember to not let
them take over our lives.

* Allow us to do things
we never thought we
could do.

* Save time.
* Entertainment.
* Save lives.
* Create new things.

Advantages of technology

* Best communication.
* Better education.
* Different jobs.
* Easier life.
* Benefits everyone.
* Advancing and improving.

DISADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY

* Most technological devices rely on
electricity, so if power is lost,
device cannot be used .

* Technological devices tend to be
expensive, so poor cannot afford
them, and segregation increases.

* Interaction between people is less
important now.

DISADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY

* Some technological devices emit radiation
which could be dangerous to the environment
and our health.

* Technology could be used in the wrong way to
cause harm.

* Reliance on technology means mankind is
forgetting the natural techniques developed by
our forefathers.

Conclusion

 I Believe that new Technology is a problem if we
keep heading in the direction we are going.

 People need to slow down and get out, you should be able
to put down a game or your phone and focus on
maintaining relationships and an active life style.

 Technology has sadly taken control of man peoples lives
everywhere you look.
It is hard to walk through a mall without seeing
someone or a group of people on their phones.

 I strongly believe people need to step back and take a look
at how often they use technology and how often they
engage in a social setting face to face not by texting or
using Facebook.

Thanks!!