Talking about Internet: English Vocabulary List

a network of information that is accessible to people when they use the internet

"The World Wide Web is huge."

"Since the World Wide Web was invented, people around the globe have been able to share information instantly."

an electronic device that uses telephone lines to send and receive data between two computers

"The modem is not working."

"We had to replace the old modem because it could no longer support the faster internet speeds we needed."

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

"She writes a travel blog."

"He started a blog about healthy cooking, and now thousands of people read his recipes every single week."

special websites on the internet where people can communicate in real time

"Kids should avoid chatroom sites."

"She joined an online chatroom for language learners so she could practice speaking English with people from other countries."

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."

all the information in one part of a website

"I opened a new web page."

"The web page loaded slowly because there were too many images and videos on it."

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."

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 form of video content, often published on websites or social media platforms, where individuals or content creators share their personal experiences, expertise, or opinions through recorded videos in a blog-like format

"I watch a vlog daily."

"She started a vlog to share her travel experiences with her followers."

a seminar conducted over the internet

"Attend the webinar now."

"The company hosted a free webinar to educate potential clients about their new innovative software solutions."

a word or phrase coming after a hash sign '#' used on social media platforms so that one can access all messages with the same subject containing the same hashtag

"Use this hashtag now."

"She included the #ThrowbackThursday hashtag in her post to participate in the popular social media trend."

a computer program that enables the user to read or look at information on the Internet

"Open your browser now."

"He uses a popular web browser to search for information and access various websites on the internet."

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 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."

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."

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

"Remember to log off after using the computer."

"Remember to log off from your computer at the end of the day to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your files."