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Technology & Media

Devices · internet · social media · news

Words 1–4

download
to save data from the internet to your device  /ˈdaʊnləʊd/
upload
to send data from your device to the internet  /ˈʊpləʊd/
password
a secret word or number used to access something  /ˈpɑːswɜːrd/
software
computer programs and applications  /ˈsɒftweər/
Examples
“I downloaded the app yesterday.”
“She uploaded the video to YouTube.”
“Never share your password with anyone.”
“I need to update the software.”

Words 5–8

search engine
a website that finds information on the internet  /sɜːrtʃ ˈendʒɪn/
social media
websites and apps for sharing and communicating  /ˈsəʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/
broadcast
to send a programme on TV or radio to many people  /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/
headline
the title of a news story, printed in large letters  /ˈhedlaɪn/
Examples
“I used a search engine to find the answer.”
“Many teenagers use social media every day.”
“The match will be broadcast live tonight.”
“The headline said "Record temperatures in Spain".”

Words 9–10

Wi-Fi
a system for connecting devices to the internet without wires  /ˈwaɪ faɪ/
charge (a device)
to put electricity into a battery  /tʃɑːrdʒ/
Examples
“Is there Wi-Fi in this hotel?”
“I need to charge my phone — it’s nearly dead.”
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