English for Technology

Learning path · 10 study sets · 300 words · English vocabulary · Created by Openquiz Team

A learning roadmap of 10 sets of basic English vocabulary flashcards for people working in the technology industry.

Study sets in this learning path

Office Essentials (30 words)
- email /'i:meɪl/ — a message sent electronically over the internet
- meeting /'mi:tɪŋ/ — a planned gathering where people discuss things
- task /tæsk/ — a piece of work to be done
- project /'prɒdʒekt/ — a planned piece of work
- deadline /'dedlaɪn/ — the last time to finish
- colleague /'kɒli:ɡ/ — a person you work with
- presentation /,prezn'teɪʃn/ — a talk to share ideas
- schedule /'skedʒu:l/ — a plan of times
- update /'ʌpdeɪt/ — new or changed information
- report /rɪ'pɔ:t/ — a written summary
Tech Equipment (30 words)
- computer /kəm'pju:tər/ — an electronic machine for work or study
- keyboard /'ki:bɔ:rd/ — keys used to type
- mouse /maʊs/ — a device to move and click on a computer
- monitor /'mɒnɪtər/ — a screen for a computer
- screen /skri:n/ — a flat surface that shows images
- printer /'prɪntər/ — a machine that prints on paper
- scanner /'skænər/ — a machine that copies images or text
- speaker /'spi:kər/ — a device that plays sound
- router /'raʊtər/ — a device that sends internet signals
- modem /'moʊdəm/ — a device that connects to a network
IT Daily Communication (30 words)
- discuss /dɪ'skʌs/ — talk about something
- report /rɪ'pɔ:rt/ — give information or results
- fix /fɪks/ — repair or correct
- update /'ʌp.deɪt/ — make something newer
- confirm /kən'fɜ:rm/ — check and say yes
- deploy /dɪ'plɔɪ/ — put into use
- review /rɪ'vju:/ — look at and judge
- analyze /'æn.ə.laɪz/ — break into parts to understand
- test /tɛst/ — check if it works
- debug /,di:'bʌɡ/ — find and fix errors
Software and Tools (30 words)
- screen /skri:n/ — the display you see
- software /'sɒft.weər/ — computer programs
- application /,æp.lɪ'keɪ.ʃən/ — a program you use
- browser /'braʊ.zər/ — a program to use the web
- file /faɪl/ — a saved piece of data
- folder /'fəʊl.dər/ — a place to hold files
- login /'lɒɡ.ɪn/ — sign in
- logout /'lɒɡ.aʊt/ — sign out
- account /ə'kaʊnt/ — a personal record that lets you log in and use a service
- password /'pɑ:s.wɜ:d/ — a secret word to sign in
Workplace Interactions (30 words)
- share /ʃeər/ — to give or use something together with others
- help /help/ — to make something easier or do something useful for someone
- cooperate /kəʊ'ɒpəreɪt/ — work together
- respect /rɪ'spekt/ — to value and treat others politely
- respond /rɪ'spɒnd/ — reply
- listen /'lɪsən/ — to pay attention to what someone says
- discuss /dɪ'skʌs/ — talk about
- negotiate /nɪ'ɡoʊʃieɪt/ — try to agree
- collaborate /kə'læbəreɪt/ — work with others
- trust /trʌst/ — belief that someone is honest and reliable
Tasks and Projects (30 words)
- plan /plæn/ — decide what to do
- design /dɪ'zaɪn/ — create a plan or look
- test /tɛst/ — check if it works
- review /rɪ'vju:/ — look at again
- deploy /dɪ'plɔɪ/ — put into use
- manage /'mænɪdʒ/ — be in charge of
- coordinate /kəʊ'ɔ:dɪneɪt/ — work together smoothly
- schedule /'ʃɛdju:l/ — set a time
- execute /'ɛksɪkju:t/ — do the work
- monitor /'mɒnɪtə/ — watch and control work
Problem Solving (30 words)
- error /'ɛrər/ — a mistake that causes a problem
- bug /bʌɡ/ — a mistake in a computer program
- issue /'ɪʃu:/ — a problem to fix
- check /tʃɛk/ — look at something to make sure it is correct
- debug /di:'bʌɡ/ — find and fix code errors
- solve /sɒlv/ — fix a problem
- analyze /'ænəlaɪz/ — study data or a problem
- detect /dɪ'tɛkt/ — find a problem or error
- failure /'feɪljər/ — when something stops working or does not succeed
- crash /kræʃ/ — the system stops working
Team Collaboration (30 words)
- collaborate /kə'læbəreɪt/ — work together
- teamwork /'ti:mwɜ:rk/ — people working well together
- brainstorm /'breɪnstɔ:rm/ — think of ideas together
- feedback /'fi:dbæk/ — comments or opinions
- support /sə'pɔ:rt/ — help
- contribute /kən'trɪbju:t/ — give help or ideas
- coordinate /koʊ'ɔ:rdɪneɪt/ — work together smoothly
- lead /li:d/ — guide and be in charge of a group
- manage /'mænɪdʒ/ — organize and control work
- communicate /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/ — share information
Digital Lifestyle (30 words)
- smartphone /'smɑ:rt.foʊn/ — a phone that can use apps and the internet
- wifi /'waɪ.faɪ/ — internet without cables
- cloud /klaʊd/ — online space to save files
- message /'mesɪdʒ/ — a piece of written or spoken information sent to someone
- download /'daʊn.loʊd/ — to get a file from the internet
- upload /'ʌp.loʊd/ — to send a file to the internet
- social media /'soʊʃəl 'mi:diə/ — websites to share and talk with others
- screen /skri:n/ — the display of a device
- keyboard /'ki:.bɔ:rd/ — keys used to type on a computer
- mouse /maʊs/ — a device to move and click on a computer
Career Growth (30 words)
- career /kə'rɪər/ — your working life
- skill /skɪl/ — an ability to do something well
- training /'treɪnɪŋ/ — learning to do a job
- promotion /prə'məʊʃən/ — move to a higher job position
- goal /ɡəʊl/ — something you want to achieve
- learn /lɜ:n/ — get new knowledge or skills
- develop /dɪ'veləp/ — to create or improve something step by step
- teamwork /'ti:mwɜ:k/ — working together in a group
- leadership /'li:dəʃɪp/ — the ability to lead others
- innovation /,ɪnə'veɪʃən/ — new ideas or new ways of doing things

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