Lesson 11C · New English File Elementary Vocabulary List

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

"Text message is short written note."

"The text message arrived instantly and she replied with a thumbs up emoji to confirm."

to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet

"Upload your photos to the cloud."

"After editing the video she needed to upload it to the streaming platform so her subscribers could watch the new content."

a recording of sounds and images that are moving

"The video was very clear."

"She watched a video about space."

to send someone a brief text, image, etc. in an electronic form

"Message me when you arrive safely."

"Please message me when you arrive so I know you got home safely after the party."

a message or post on Twitter

"She sent a tweet."

"His tweet about the election went viral and was retweeted thousands of times within just a few hours."

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

"Social media connects people worldwide."

"Social media platforms have changed the way people communicate and share information around the world."

a group of related data on the Internet with the same domain name published by a specific individual, organization, etc.

"This website has good information."

"The company launched a new website last month, and it already attracts thousands of visitors from around the world."

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

"Download the file from the website."

"You can download the free ebook from the library's website without leaving your home or paying any fees."

to contact someone using the Skype application

"We skyped with our daughter abroad."

"The grandmother was happy to Skype with her grandchildren who lived in a different country and see their faces."

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

"Listen carefully to the instructions."

"It is important to listen carefully to what others are saying instead of just waiting for your turn to speak."

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

"Log in using your username and password."

"You must log in to your account using your username and password before you can access your personal information and settings."

the technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly

"The Wi-Fi is very slow."

"I couldn't connect to the Wi-Fi network because the password was incorrect."

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

"I took a photograph of the sunset."

"She keeps a photograph of her grandmother on the nightstand remembering the happy times they spent together baking cookies."

someone we like and trust

"My best friend and I play football every weekend."

"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

"Send the letter by mail."

"I will send you the photos from our vacation as soon as I download them from my camera."

to publish, display, or make available online or in a physical location for others to see or read

"Post a letter."

"He decided to post his latest artwork on the gallery wall for public appreciation."

a digital message that is sent from one person to another person or group of people using a system called email

"Send an email now."

"Please check your email inbox for the confirmation message regarding your recent online purchase."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

"Which direction should we go?"

"The arrow indicates the correct direction for the emergency exit."

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

"Read the instructions carefully first."

"You should read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture to avoid making any mistakes."

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

"Read this book."

"The librarian recommended a fascinating book about ancient civilizations and their mysteries."

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

"Share your toys with friends."

"The children learned to share their toys with each other during playtime at school."

used when we want to talk about a person or thing for the first time or when other people may not know who or what they are

"I have a dog."

"I need a new phone because my old one is broken and the screen is cracked."

used to show a day or date

"The party is on Saturday."

"We have a crucial exam scheduled on the third Monday of next month."

used to say where someone or something goes

"I go to school every day."

"She gave the gift to her mother who was very happy and grateful for it."

a piece of music that has words

"This song is beautiful."

"The popular song had a catchy melody that stuck in my head all day long."

a part or accessory that does a particular task when it is connected to something

"This attachment is useful."

"The new attachment significantly enhances the functionality of the existing machinery."

capable of processing or responding to a wide range of signals or frequencies

"The broadband signal is good."

"Their new computer system is designed with broadband capabilities for faster data transfer."

to try to find something or someone by carefully looking or investigating

"Search for the treasure."

"The detectives had to search the entire area for any clues related to the crime."

a computer program designed to perform a specific task for a user

"This application is useful."

"This new application on your phone allows you to edit photos with professional tools."