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Internet Vocabulary: Part 1 Nouns

InternetThe Internet is one of the most popular topics of conversation. Here are 5 nouns you should know how to use:

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”

  1. dee_diana23 says:

    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.

  2. Tara Benwell says:

    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

  3. wida says:

    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

  4. novanova says:

    hi to learn such new words helps us to update our knowledge and use new vocabulary.we need more.thank you all.

  5. Tara Benwell says:

    Yes, Twitter is useful too: Here is an easy guide for anyone who is interested: http://www.englishclub.com/twitter/index.htm

    Follow EnglishClub.com on Twitter @EnglishClub

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  8. Suhanto Kastaredja says:

    I like it because it can improve my English.

  9. Ho Minh Long says:

    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 ^ ^!

  10. Korole says:

    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.

  11. Tara Benwell says:

    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

    If you decide to sign up to Twitter, don’t forget to follow @EnglishClub
    http://twitter.com/EnglishClub

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