Technology Vocabulary - AIRC95

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In this episode: Technology Vocabulary

Listener Feedback: Sergio

My name is Sergio and I am from Spain. I work in a very important Hotel in Madrid, and we speak very often with our company mates (colleagues/workmates) from Paris, London or Hong Kong,

so I looked for a way to improve my English level, and I found your podcast two months ago.

As I work in the computer department, it is possible for me to be listening to you most of the time while I am working, so I use to (usually) listen to three or four of your podcast (podcasts) daily.

(Go to episode 6 to revise 'used to', 'be used to' and 'get used to') http://www.inglespodcast.com/2014/01/31/aprender-ingles-con-reza-y-craig-6/

I have to say THANK YOU. I have noticed that since I subscribed to your podcasts, I have improved my listening skills much more than I expected!

Well, I would like to ask you about two things. First, I was looking for a podcast related with (to) computers, but I couldn't find anything.

Could you speak in a future podcast about computers? I mean, common phrasal verbs, vocabulary or expressions, whatever. The second question is about 'tag questions'.

I would like to know some tips or tricks to use them fluently. I try to use them, but I have to think hard about them, so I sound strange when using them.

(We spoke about tag questions in episode 20) http://www.inglespodcast.com/2014/04/14/reza-doesnt-like-raw-eggs-does-he-airc20/

 

These two websites are where you can find Craig's favourite technology podcasts:

https://twit.tv/
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/series/techweekly

Technology vocab revisited (covered in inglespodcast/28) Speak on Blab with Bea, Mamen, Mª Carmen: http://www.inglespodcast.com/blab/

Vocabulary revision from episode 28:
to cut = cortar
to copy = copiar
to paste = pegar
to print (print out/print off) = imprimir
to delete = borrar (to erase (US) / to rub out (UK) – eraser / rubber = goma
file = archivo
folder = carpeta (moqueta = carpet)
save as = guardar como
to select = seleccionar
to insert = insertar
to compress = comprimir
to search = buscar

New vocabulary:

What's the difference between device/gadget/appliance?

Inspector Gadget: Magic Gadget ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sevz3B88MiI )

to turn on/off (to hibernate)
to download to/from
to plug in/unplug, a plug
a network / to network (with people)
a desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile device
WiFi
hard disc
pen drive/ USB
storage space
to defragment
to format
to scan (for viruses)
to back up / make a back-up (copy)
to burn (onto a disc, etc.)
to boot up
to reboot / restart
operating system
browser
hyperlink
(to take a) screenshot
zip file
CPU - Central Processing Unit
caps lock
undo / redo

 

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Discussion

What's your favourite piece of tech?
Is there anything you're saving up for?
Why is it so important to have the lastest device, smart phone etc?
Why do some people dislike technology?
At what age should a child have their own phone?

Does technology have a positive or negative effect on our lives?
How do you see technology developing and evolving in the future in areas like education, travel, medicine, the military etc?

 

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