V2
Technology & Media
Devices · internet · social media · news
to copy a file or app from the internet onto your device
/ˈdaʊnləʊd/I downloaded the new game from the app store.
to put a photo or file from your device onto the internet
/ˈʊpləʊd/She uploaded her holiday photos to her profile.
a secret word you type to open an account
/ˈpɑːswɜːrd/Don't tell anyone your password.
the programs that run on a computer
/ˈsɒftweər/I need new software to edit videos.
a website that finds information when you type a question
/sɜːrtʃ ˈendʒɪn/I typed the question into a search engine.
apps and websites where people share posts and photos
/ˈsəʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/She spends two hours a day on social media.
to show a programme on TV or radio
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/The final will be broadcast live on TV.
the title of a news story in big letters
/ˈhedlaɪn/The headline said: "Heatwave hits Europe".
a way to connect to the internet without cables
/ˈwaɪ faɪ/What's the Wi-Fi password in this café?
to put electricity into a phone's battery
/tʃɑːrdʒ/My phone is on 2% — I need to charge it.
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Which apps do you use every day?
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How much time do you spend on social media?
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What do you download most: music, films, games?
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Is it a good idea to use the same password everywhere? Why not?
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