Internet Vocabulary: Part 1 Nouns
1. browser: a program that lets you look at the Internet Ex: “I used to use Internet Explorer, but now I am trying out a new browser called Google Chrome.” 2. social media network: a website that connects people; allows you to share information such as photos, links, and updates Ex: “Businesses are now using social media networks like Facebook for advertising.” 3. traffic: the amount of users that visit a website Ex: “Writing a blog is a good way to increase traffic on your website.” 4. widget: a small program that you can add to a webpage or desktop that offers specific information, such as twitter updates, the weather, a calendar. Ex: “You can add a calendar widget to your web page.” 5. hypertext: a word or phrase that you can click on with your mouse; takes you to a related web page Ex: “Add hypertext to your resume to connect employers to your website.” Next time: Internet Vocabulary: Part 2 Verbs Survivor Challenge #1: Which is your favourite social media network and why? (Answer in the comments below) 12 Comments on “Internet Vocabulary: Part 1 Nouns”Leave a Comment |
For now my fav still facebook. Because I think fb is the most completely SMN. The fiturs made us to connect
And share anything so easily and fast. Fb to me like hold the world in your hand.
Yes, Facebook is very helpful for English learners if you find the right pages. I hope all of you have joined the EC Facebook Fan page. We are having a lot of fun there (and learning some English too). http://www.facebook.com/pages/EnglishClubcom/111942887958
my fav smn for now is still facebook although some years ago a prefer friendster than facebook, i like fb coz there are so many people use it right now…maybe a few year later my fav msn will twitter if there more people use twitter than fb
hi to learn such new words helps us to update our knowledge and use new vocabulary.we need more.thank you all.
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I like it because it can improve my English.
Social media network, which is my favourite, is Facebook. Because I can share my feeling, opinion and make friend in there. And through, i know my friends more !
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When i read this topic, i dont understand the mean of twitter update! Who can help me ? Thanks and have a nice day ^ ^!
Social media network that is my favourite is Facebook. Because I have many friends in there. I can take many quizes to relax after hard work. I can be a cyber-farmer as well.
Twitter is a micro-blog. Unlike a regular blog you can only write one or two sentences. Here is an easy lesson on “How to Use Twitter”: http://www.englishclub.com/twitter/index.htm
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