Technology & Devices — Intro — Lingadoo Vocabulary Worksheet

Key Vocabulary

Word		Meaning	Example sentence
device	n.	a machine or tool such as a phone or tablet	This device connects to the internet.
screen	n.	the part of a device that shows pictures or text	The screen is too bright.
keyboard	n.	the keys used to type on a computer	My keyboard is wireless.
charger	n.	a piece of equipment used to put power into a battery	I forgot my charger at home.
download	v.	to copy data from the internet to your device	I need to download the file.
upload	v.	to send data from your device to the internet	Please upload your homework.
update	v./n.	to get or install the newest version	You should update the app.
connection	n.	the link to the internet or another device	The connection is slow today.
battery	n.	the part of a device that stores power	My battery is almost empty.
password	n.	a secret word or phrase used to access an account	Do not share your password.
account	n.	a personal online service with a username and password	I created an account for the website.
privacy	n.	control over who can see your personal information	Privacy settings can protect you online.

Common Collocations

device: mobile device, electronic device
screen: touch screen, computer screen
keyboard: computer keyboard, keyboard shortcut

charger: phone charger, battery charger
download: download an app, download a song
upload: upload a photo, upload a document

update: software update, update your phone
connection: internet connection, weak connection
battery: low battery, battery life

password: strong password, forget a password
account: email account, user account
privacy: online privacy, privacy settings

Language Tips

Download and upload

Download means get a file from the internet. Upload means send a file to the internet.

Example: I downloaded a form and uploaded my photo.

Online safety

Use a strong password and do not share private information with strangers.

Privacy means control over your personal information.