IELTS Speaking Vocabulary PDF | IELTS Vocabulary for Technology

Vocabulary words for IELTS speaking pdf

The IELTS speaking test commonly covers the topic of technology. Here is a list of the most common words associated with technology that can help you achieve a high score in your IELTS speaking test.

IELTS speaking vocabulary pdf

IELTS vocabulary for technology

word / phrase → meaning → example.

to access websites/emails → to locate → Use the weblink above to access the Museums website for full information.
to back up files → to make a copy of files in case of a computer problem → Computer users should make regular back-up copies of their work.
to boot up → to start a computer → He's having trouble booting up his computer.
to bookmark a webpage → to mark a webpage for future reference → Please bookmark this page so you can come back easily in the future.
to browse websites → to look at websites → Browse the website for ideas on how to put your look together.
a computer buff → an expert computer user → He's a real computer buff, I'm sure he can help you install that chip.
to crash → to suddenly stop working → The worst that can happen with software is that your computer crashes.
to cut and paste → to move text or image from one place in a document to another place → She cut and pasted her boss's signature into the document.
a desktop PC → a computer that isn't portable and remains in situ on a desk → My computer is a desktop computer of excellent quality.
digital editing → to edit digital materials like audio or video files → Any digital editing worksheets can be used to practice these basic editing skills.
download → to save a copy of a file from the internet to your own device → She downloads songs from the Internet.
to enter a web address → to type the address of a website into the address bar of your browser → In order to access the online store, you will need to enter the website address into your web browser.
a gadget → a technological tool like a mobile phone or camera → This gadget can be attached to any vertical surface.
to go online → to start using the internet → I need to go online to check my emails.
high-spec [laptop] → a powerful computer with top quality components → When it comes to high-spec laptops, there are several impressive options available.
internet security → internet safety → Make sure your internet security is up to date to protect yourself from potential threats.
intranet → a network of connected computers within an organization that is not accessible by unauthorized visitors → They are establishing intranet systems, so that they can share information and advice.
to navigate a website → to find your way around a website → To find out more information about our services, please navigate through our website.
operating system → the software that tells the computer how to work → It runs the Android operating system.
send an attachment → send an email with an accompanying file → I am sending you as an attachment.
social media → media used to interact with other people such as FACEBOOK or X → The high court is in the midst of a term heavy with social media issues.
to surf the web → to look at a series of websites one after the other → People who surf the web constantly catch more colds and flu bugs.
a techie → someone who has an interest in technology → To run a successful IT team, you need to be more than just a techie.
to upgrade → to obtain a more powerful or feature-rich computer or piece of software → It’s time to upgrade your laptop for better performance during online classes.
video conferencing → to see and hear people from different locations using the internet → In-flight video conferencing will also soon be available.
wireless hotspot → a public place where you can access the internet → A wireless hotspot is like a virtual Wi-Fi connection that allows you to connect to the internet using your devices.
wireless network → a network where users can access the internet without the use of fixed cables → A wireless network was set up with two base-stations linked together, one placed in the main space, the second in the garden house.
word processing → producing written texts on a computer → She maintained her files on an old computer used exclusively for word processing.