Talking about new technology in English 2
Practice new technology vocabulary with this exercise. The terms here reflect the language of cutting-edge tech — used in industry publications, startup environments, and technology-focused business discussions.
📚 Key vocabulary
API (Application Programming Interface) — a set of rules allowing different software applications to communicate and share data with each other
cloud computing — the delivery of computing services including storage, servers, and software over the internet on demand
agile methodology — a project management approach based on iterative development, collaboration, and flexibility to change
DevOps — a set of practices combining software development and IT operations to shorten development cycles and improve reliability
cybersecurity — the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks and unauthorized access
bandwidth — the maximum rate of data transfer across a network, typically measured in megabits per second
latency — the delay between a user's action and the corresponding response from a system or network
scalability — the ability of a system or network to handle an increasing amount of work or expand its capacity
firewall — a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on defined rules
encryption — the process of encoding data so that only authorized parties can read it
API (Application Programming Interface) — a set of rules allowing different software applications to communicate and share data with each other
cloud computing — the delivery of computing services including storage, servers, and software over the internet on demand
agile methodology — a project management approach based on iterative development, collaboration, and flexibility to change
DevOps — a set of practices combining software development and IT operations to shorten development cycles and improve reliability
cybersecurity — the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks and unauthorized access
bandwidth — the maximum rate of data transfer across a network, typically measured in megabits per second
latency — the delay between a user's action and the corresponding response from a system or network
scalability — the ability of a system or network to handle an increasing amount of work or expand its capacity
firewall — a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on defined rules
encryption — the process of encoding data so that only authorized parties can read it
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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.
VOCABULARY REVIEW: Talking about technology
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Data privacy
Definition: The right of individuals to control how their personal information is collected and used.
Usage: Common in legal and ethical discussions.
Example:
Users are increasingly concerned about data privacy on social media.
Digital divide
Definition: The gap between people who have access to technology and those who do not.
Usage: Often used in social and educational contexts.
Example:
The digital divide affects students in rural areas.
Innovation
Definition: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or technologies.
Usage: Positive term, common in business and tech news.
Example:
Innovation is essential for companies to remain competitive.
Machine learning
Definition: A type of AI that allows computers to learn from data and improve over time.
Usage: More technical; used in advanced discussions.
Example:
Machine learning helps apps predict user preferences.
User interface (UI)
Definition: The part of a system that users interact with, such as buttons, menus, and screens.
Usage: Often paired with “user experience.”
Example:
The app has a simple and intuitive user interface.
Want to sound more natural (and confident) talking about technology? We've got you covered!
Data privacy
Definition: The right of individuals to control how their personal information is collected and used.
Usage: Common in legal and ethical discussions.
Example:
Users are increasingly concerned about data privacy on social media.
Digital divide
Definition: The gap between people who have access to technology and those who do not.
Usage: Often used in social and educational contexts.
Example:
The digital divide affects students in rural areas.
Innovation
Definition: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or technologies.
Usage: Positive term, common in business and tech news.
Example:
Innovation is essential for companies to remain competitive.
Machine learning
Definition: A type of AI that allows computers to learn from data and improve over time.
Usage: More technical; used in advanced discussions.
Example:
Machine learning helps apps predict user preferences.
User interface (UI)
Definition: The part of a system that users interact with, such as buttons, menus, and screens.
Usage: Often paired with “user experience.”
Example:
The app has a simple and intuitive user interface.
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