A collection of important verbs and nouns for ESL learners on the topic of technology/internet. This is intended to be taught by eliciting answers from students. Download the PPT to see its fully functionality.

1. Technology and
the Internet
Important ESL vocabulary

2. (Web) Browser
• (noun) A program for using the internet.

3. Download
• (verb) To get files on your computer from the
internet.
• (noun) A file you have gotten from the internet.

4. Search Engine
• (noun) A website where you can find information
from many online sources.

5. Password
• (noun) A code you use to access e-mail, accounts,
etc. You also need your username.

6. Hacker
• (noun) Someone who steals information online.
• Verb = to hack

7. Connect
• (verb) Get online or join a network

8. Hashtag
• (noun) A symbol which is commonly used across
social networks for categorizing posts

9. Crowdfunding
• (verb) A new way of raising capital online.

10. URL

11. Test
1. To avoid getting your e-mail account
hacked, you should choose a strong
_______.
2. Tom had a great business idea. He
didn’t want to take out a loan, so he
tried _________.
3. Are you sure this place has WiFi? I
can’t seem to get my phone to
_______.
4. Visit my site if you get the chance.
The _____ is www.greatfoods.com.
password
crowdfunding
connect
URL

12. Test
5. I really liked her last album, so I’m
definitely going to ______ the new
one.
6. Google is pretty much the only
________ anyone bothers with these
days.
7. Just open your ______ and open the
website. It should work just fine now.
8. When I use Instagram, I always add a
______ to my photos so others can
find them.
download
search engine
browser
hashtag

13. Thanks for Learning
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