Essential IT English: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Computer Concepts

Topic 2: Information Technology Fundamentals

IT Vocabulary Exercises

Word Matching: Find the Synonyms/Related Terms

• Click
• Sharp
• Back up
• Range
• Displays

Software Terminology Matching

• 1. C
• 2. F
• 3. G
• 4. H
• 5. B
• 6. D
• 7. I
• 8. E
• 9. A

Listening Comprehension: True or False

• (1, 4, 5, 8) = False
• (2, 3, 6, 7) = True

Classifying Phrases for IT Descriptions

• Consist of
• Can be divided into
• Includes
• Is a type of
• There are two classes

Workbook Activities: Computer Components

1. Hardware Parts Identification

• Flat LCD monitor
• Mouse
• DVD Drive
• Printer
• Webcam

2. IT Crossword Puzzle Answers

• 1. Input
• 2. Port
• 3. Keyboard
• 4. CPU
• 5. Peripherals
• 6. Software
• 7. Output
• 8. Drive
• 9. Hardware

3. Computer Device Types (Email Context)

• Laptop
• PDA
• Mainframe
• Tablet PC
• Desktop PC

4. Prepositions for Classification

• Classify into
• Divide into
• Consist of
• Type of
• Class of

5. PC Description: Fill-in-the-Blanks

• 1. Divided
• 2. Type
• 3. Consist
• 4. Into
• 5. Classes

Topic 1: Core Computer Functions and Vocabulary

Text Completion Exercise

• 1. Perform
• 2. Store
• 3. Monitor
• 4. Built-in
• 5. Digital
• 6. Online
• 7. Download
• 8. Data
• 9. Personal
• 10. Word process

Word Types Identification

• 1. Noun
• 2. Verb
• 3. Noun
• 4. Verb
• 5. Adjective
• 6. Adverb

Completing IT Collocations

• 1. Send texts
• 2. Make calls
• 3. Carry out transactions
• 4. Display data
• 5. Keep records

Collocation Practice

• 1. Keep records
• 2. Displays data
• 3. Make calls
• 4. Send texts
• 5. Carry out transactions

Topic 26: IT Professions and Professional Communication

1. IT Job Role Definitions

• 1. Hardware Engineer
• 2. Software Engineer
• 3. Blog Administrator
• 4. DTP Operator
• 5. Network Administrator
• 6. Webmaster
• 7. Security Specialist
• 8. Help Desk Technician

2. Professional Correspondence Analysis

• Senior Programmer
• She saw the advertisement in The Times
• She has been working as a software engineer for 3 years
• She has been writing programs in COBOL
• She spent three months in Spain 2 years ago

3. Completing Scott's Letter: Time Expressions

• Until
• For
• Since
• Ago

4. David's Interview: Verb Tenses and Expressions

• Have you applied
• For
• 've been working
• Started
• Ago
• Said
• Until
• Was
• Helped
• 's been
• Spent
• Ago
• Haven't been practicing
• Have you
• Never

Topic 4: Buying a PC - Technical Specifications

1. Text Completion: PC Purchase Dialogue

• Any
• For
• Got
• Specs
• Running
• Storage
• Both
• Feature
• Bigger
• Lighter
• Cost
• Cheaper
• More

2. Categorizing Technical Discussions

• Asking about technical specs
• Giving technical specs
• Comparing
• Asking about technical specs
• Giving technical specs
• Comparing
• Giving technical specs
• Giving technical specs