Computers Vocabulary

On this post I'm going to give you some vocabulary related to computers.

First of all, here you are a list of computer parts (click) and a list of computer accessories with images, and also a quiz to practise and memorize them.

Secondly, there's an audio exercise on computers parts. Listen to the definitions and choose the correct picture.

Thirdly, if you enjoy doing a word search, try this one on computer accessories.

Finally, a multiple choice exercise.

Have fun!

Word of the week: Come in handy

This week's expression is

come in handy

which means to be useful or convenient for a certain purpose.

Examples:
I always keep paper clips in my pencil case; you never know when they'll come in handy.

I'll keep these bottles; they might come in handy.

Favourite gadget

The other day in class one of my students asked me to teach them some vocabulary related to computers and electronic devices, so I'm going to start a series of posts on this very interesting topic.  

To begin with I've found a podcast where people are asked what their favourite gadget is. It's quite interesting, since people from different countries are asked this question and, therefore, you can listen to different dialects. 

Favourite gadget

To listen to it, follow the link and then press the play button. Remember to hide the transcript, so you can listen to the audio without reading it. On the same webpage on the right you have a vocabulary quiz and some questions to check your comprehension. 

Enjoy the practice!

Keep calm and read a book

Many students didn't do very well in the reading comprehension part of the exam. 

The solution is very simple:

Source: booksandwriters.tumblr.com via Adriana on Pinterest

Now that we're on holiday, enjoy and read a book!

Word of the week: To tail someone

This week's word is

to tail someone

which is an informal way of saying to follow somebody and keep them under surveillance.

Example: A flock of paparazzi has tailed them all over Berlin. 

A similar expression is on someone's tail which means following somebody closely. 

Example: A police car stayed on her tail for ten minutes. 

Podcast: Culture shock

This week's podcast is related to one of the topics for the last speaking exam.

Culture shock for Amazon student 

Listen to it and then you can do the fill-in the gaps exercise. 

You have the answers on the same webpage on the right.

Have a good practice!

Taylor Swift

This singer has been my latest discovery. I know she's been singing for some years and I can't talk about her previous albums since I haven't listened to them yet. But I absolutely love her last release Red. I keep listening to it. There are so many songs I like such as State of Grace, I knew you were trouble, All too well, Starlight. I also love what she's written about her on her official website. We have a lot of things in common from jumping up and down at good news and believing 'love is everything' to liking antique stores and Meredith Grey.     

Do you like her music?

Confidence is what you need

Source: images.hkwholesaler.com via Adriana on Pinterest

Word of the week: Practice makes perfect!

This week's expression is for all of you who are having exams these days

practice makes perfect

and it means that doing something over and over again is the only way to learn to do it well. So, if you practise English a lot, you'll do well in your exams, for example. 

I know it may sound as something teachers say a lot. However, when it comes to languages, practice is everything. I've learned from experience that if you watch many TV series in English, you'll improve your listening skills; and if you read a lot of books, you'll improve your reading comprehension. 

So, now that you know how, you just have to do it!

Podcast: Hotel living

Can you imagine yourself living in a hotel room forever? Would you consider this option if it were much cheaper than a house? Hong Kong people are already doing it. Listen to the following podcast.

Hotel living

What do you think of this alternative?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Irish people get a little carried away by St. Patrick's Day. They're very proud of being Irish, and they like to show it especially on this day, as you can see from the pics.

If you want to celebrate this day too, you can try to do a nice recipe as the ones in the following images. (Click below the image to get to the recipe).

http://thecakeblog.com/2012/03/leprechaun-hat-smores.html

http://thecakeblog.com/2012/03/pot-of-gold-dessert.html

Enjoy the day!

Don't doubt

Believe in yourself and be confident! 
That's the best advice I can give you.

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