Technology and Media
Download, upload, go viral, screen time, algorithm.
copy a file or app from the internet onto your device
/ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/I'll download the app so I can listen to music offline.
put a file, photo or video onto the internet
/ˌʌpˈləʊd/She uploaded a video of her dog to YouTube.
watch or listen to something online without saving it
/striːm/We stream films on our TV every Friday night.
be shared very quickly by millions of people online
/ɡəʊ ˈvaɪrəl/His funny video went viral — it got ten million views in a day.
the time you spend looking at a phone, TV or computer
/ˈskriːn taɪm/I try to limit my screen time to two hours a day.
a secret word you need to open an account
/ˈpɑːswɜːd/Don't tell anyone your password.
a website that finds information on the internet
/ˈsɜːtʃ ˌendʒɪn/I typed the question into a search engine and found the answer.
a message that appears on your phone to tell you something
/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/My phone keeps showing a notification — I have a new message.
choose to receive every new video or post from a channel
/səbˈskraɪb/If you like my videos, please subscribe to my channel!
a way to connect to the internet without wires
/ˈwaɪ faɪ/Does this café have free Wi-Fi?
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How much screen time do you have a day? Is it too much?
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What apps have you downloaded recently?
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What channels do you subscribe to?
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Have you seen something go viral? What was it?