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B1 Vocabulary

B1Technology12 min

Technology at home

Learn everyday words for using phones, computers and other devices at home, from charge to back up.

Most homes are full of technology: phones, laptops, televisions and speakers. When something stops working, or when you help a family member with a new device, you need clear words to explain what to do. Many of these words are phrasal verbs.

devicenoun
a piece of electronic equipment, such as a phone or tabletHow many devices are connected to your home Wi-Fi?
chargeverb
put electricity into a batteryI need to charge my phone before we leave.
batterynoun
the part of a device that stores electricity so it can work without a cableThe battery on this tablet lasts about ten hours.
downloadverb
copy a file or app from the internet onto your deviceYou can download the app for free.
updatenoun
a newer version of software that fixes problems or adds featuresMy laptop installed an update overnight and restarted.
passwordnoun
a secret word or group of characters that lets you use an accountDon't use the same password for every account.
log inverb
enter your name and password to start using a website or appLog in with your email address to see your orders.
plug inverb
connect a machine to the electricity supplyIs the printer plugged in? Nothing is happening.
switch offverb
make a machine or light stop workingRemember to switch off the lights when you leave.
settingsnoun
the options that you can change on a device or appYou can make the text bigger in the settings.
back upverb
make a copy of your files so that you don't lose themLena backs up her photos every Sunday.
remote controlnoun
a small device you use to control a TV from a distanceThe remote control is down the back of the sofa again.

Exercise 1 of 2

Choose the technology word

Choose the best answer.

  1. My phone is at 2%. I need to _____ it.

  2. What does back up mean?

  3. I can't find the _____, so I have to get up to change the TV channel.

  4. The app asked for my email address and my _____.

  5. Phones, tablets and laptops are all _____.

  6. The lamp doesn't work. Is it _____?

  7. To make the text on your phone bigger, go to _____.

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Exercise 2 of 2

Complete the technology sentences

Type the missing word or phrase. Use each one once and change the form if needed. Use: back up, battery, download, log in, password, switch off, update.

  1. Before you go to bed, the computer to save electricity.

  2. This laptop's only lasts two hours, so I always carry the charger.

  3. You can the e-book in a few seconds and start reading straight away.

  4. I forgot my , so I couldn't get into my account.

  5. Type your username and click the button to .

  6. A new for the app is available. It fixes several problems.

  7. My old laptop broke and I lost all my photos. From now on I'll my files every week.

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Source

Original lesson by Joy English.

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