b

battery ·noun

Definition: a device that produces electricity to provide power for cell phones, laptop computers, radios, cars, etc. Level: A2

b

broken ·adjective (NOT WORKING)

Definition: no longer able to work Level: A2

c

call ·verb (TELEPHONE)

Definition: to telephone someone Level: A2

c

call ·noun (TELEPHONE)

Definition: when you use the telephone Level: A2

c

chat ·verb (COMMUNICATE ONLINE)

Definition: to have a conversation with someone who is online at the same time as you are by typing messages Level: A2

c

click ·verb (COMPUTER)

Definition: to press on part of a computer mouse to make the computer do something Level: A2

c

click ·noun

Definition: a press on part of a computer mouse Level: A2

d

digital ·adjective (SYSTEM)

Definition: using an electronic system that changes sounds or images into signals in the form of numbers before it stores them or sends them Level: A2

d

digital camera ·noun

Definition: a type of camera that records images that you can use and store on a computer Level: A2

d

download ·verb

Definition: to copy computer programs, music or other information electronically, especially from the Internet or a larger computer Level: A2

e

electric ·adjective (EQUIPMENT)

Definition: Electric lights, tools, etc. work using electricity. Level: A2

e

electricity ·noun

Definition: a type of energy that can produce light and heat, or make machines work Level: A2

e

e-mail ·verb

Definition: to send a message using e-mail Level: A2

e

engine ·noun

Definition: the part of a vehicle that uses energy from oil, electricity or steam to make it move Level: A2

e

engineer ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is to design, build or repair machines, engines, roads, bridges, etc. Level: A2

f

file ·noun (COMPUTER)

Definition: a collection of information such as text, pictures or computer programs stored together electronically with a single name Level: A2

f

friend ·noun (INTERNET)

Definition: a person you write to on an Internet site Level: A2

I

IT ·noun

Definition: information technology: the use of computers and other electronic equipment to store and send information Level: A2

k

keyboard ·noun (COMPUTER)

Definition: a set of keys that you press to use a computer Level: A2

l

laptop ·noun

Definition: a computer that is small enough to be carried around and used where you are sitting Level: A2

m

machine ·noun

Definition: a piece of equipment with several moving parts which uses power to do a particular type of work Level: A2

m

mail ·noun (E-MAIL)

Definition: e-mail Level: A2

m

mechanic ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is repairing the engines of vehicles and other machines Level: A2

m

memory ·noun (COMPUTING)

Definition: the amount of information that can be stored on a computer or other electronic device Level: A2

m

menu ·noun (COMPUTING)

Definition: a list that appears on a computer screen of the choices available in a computer program Level: A2

m

model ·noun (DESIGN)

Definition: a design of machine or car that is made by a particular company Level: A2

m

mouse ·noun (COMPUTER)

Definition: a small piece of equipment connected to a computer that you move with your hand to control what the computer does Level: A2

M

MP3 player ·noun

Definition: a piece of electronic equipment for playing music that has been stored as MP3 files Level: A2

o

off ·adverb (NOT OPERATING)

Definition: not operating or being used Level: A2

o

online ·adjective

Definition: describes products, services or information that can be bought or used on the Internet Level: A2

o

online ·adverb

Definition: bought, used, etc. using the Internet Level: A2

p

page ·noun (WEB SITE)

Definition: a part of a Web site that can be read on a computer screen Level: A2

P

PC ·noun

Definition: personal computer Level: A2

p

player ·noun (MACHINE)

Definition: something that produces sound or video Level: A2

p

printer ·noun

Definition: a machine that is connected to a computer and produces writing or images on paper Level: A2

p

program ·noun (COMPUTER)

Definition: a series of instructions which can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation Level: A2

r

record ·verb (STORE SOUND/PICTURES)

Definition: to store sounds or pictures using electronic equipment, a camera, etc., so that you can listen to them or see them again Level: A2

s

save ·verb (COMPUTER)

Definition: to make sure that a computer keeps information that you have put on it Level: A2

s

screen ·noun

Definition: a flat surface in a movie theater, or on a television, computer, cell phone, etc., on which pictures or words are shown Level: A2

s

site ·noun (INTERNET)

Definition: a Web site Level: A2

s

software ·noun

Definition: programs that you use to make a computer do different things Level: A2

s

speaker ·noun (EQUIPMENT)

Definition: the part of a radio, CD player, etc. which the sound comes out of Level: A2

t

telephone ·noun

Definition: a piece of electronic equipment that you use to talk to someone who is in another place, or the communication system that allows you to do this Level: A2

t

telephone ·verb

Definition: to communicate with someone by telephone Level: A2

t

text ·noun (CELL PHONE)

Definition: a text message Level: A2

t

text ·verb

Definition: to send someone a text message Level: A2

t

text message ·noun

Definition: a written message, usually containing words with letters left out, sent from one cell phone to another Level: A2

v

video ·noun (SHORT FILM)

Definition: a short film that can be watched on television, a computer, a camera, etc. Level: A2

v

video ·noun (MAGNETIC STRIP)

Definition: a film, television program, etc. recorded on a long, narrow, magnetic strip, or the recorded strip itself that is inside a rectangular plastic container Level: A2

v

visit ·verb (INTERNET)

Definition: to look at a website Level: A2

W

Web page ·noun

Definition: a part of a Web site that can be read on a computer screen Level: A2

w

wheel ·noun (ON VEHICLE)

Definition: a circular object fixed under a vehicle so that it moves smoothly over the ground Level: A2

w

work ·verb (OPERATE)

Definition: If a machine or piece of equipment works, it is not broken. Level: A2