Topic 5: Technology, Social Media and Communication Vocabulary

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering terminology, idioms, and definitions related to technology, communication, and personal relationships.

Screen time

The amount of time you spend using devices with screens, such as phones, computers or TVs.

"My ______ has increased recently because I use my phone for both studying and entertainment."

To be glued to your phone

To spend so much time looking at your phone that you pay little attention to other things.

"My brother is always ______, even when we're having dinner together."

To scroll through your feed

To move up or down through posts on a social media page.

"I sometimes ______ for an hour without realising how much time has passed."

To unplug

To stop using electronic devices for a while and take a break from technology.

"At weekends, I try to ______ and spend more time outdoors."

Notifications

Messages or alerts from apps that appear on your device.

"I turned off my ______ so they wouldn't interrupt me while I was studying."

To go viral

To become extremely popular online in a short period of time.

"The funny video started to ______ after thousands of people shared it."

An app

A software programme designed to perform a particular task on a phone, tablet or computer.

"I use a language-learning ______ to practise English every day."

Features

The particular functions or characteristics of a product or service.

"This app has several useful ______, including voice messages and translation."

Digital tools

Technology-based applications or devices used to complete tasks.

"Students can use ______ to research topics and organise their notes."

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Technology that enables computers to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence.

"Many people use ______ to generate ideas, answer questions and solve problems."

Weather forecast

Information about what the weather is expected to be like.

"I checked the ______ before deciding whether to go hiking."

To predict

To say what you think will happen in the future.

"Scientists use different methods to ______ changes in the weather."

To research a topic

To collect and study information about a subject.

"We had to ______ before giving our presentation at school."

To stay up to date

To keep informed about the latest news or developments.

"I follow several news websites to ______ with what's happening around the world."

To run out of battery

To have no battery power left in a device.

"My phone might ______ during the journey, so I need to charge it first."

To connect people

To help people communicate or form relationships with one another.

"Social media platforms can ______ who live in different countries."

To make communication more accessible

To make it easier for more people to communicate.

"Video calls help ______ for people who live far away from each other."

To communicate

To share information, ideas or feelings with another person.

"It's important to ______ clearly when working in a team."

To interact

To communicate or do activities with other people.

"Online games allow players to ______ with people from different countries."

To distract someone

To take someone's attention away from what they are doing.

"Loud music can ______ from their homework."

To bother someone

To annoy someone or interrupt them when they do not want to be interrupted.

"Sorry to ______ you, but could you help me with this question?"

To rely on someone

To trust someone to help you or do what is needed.

"I know I can ______ my best friend when I have a problem."

To care about something

To think that something is important and feel concern about it.

"More young people are beginning to ______ environmental issues."

To influence someone's life

To have an effect on how someone thinks, behaves or makes decisions.

"Friends and family can strongly ______."

Sociable

Enjoying spending time with and talking to other people.

"He's very ______ and can easily start conversations with strangers."

Easy-going

Relaxed and not easily upset or worried.

"My best friend is really ______ and rarely gets angry about small problems."

Talkative

Someone who enjoys talking a lot.

"My younger sister is very ______ and can talk for hours."

Trustworthy

Someone who can be trusted to be honest and reliable.

"I only share personal information with people I know are ______."

To be a huge fan of someone

To admire or support someone very much.

"My cousin is ______ this football player and watches all his matches."