Lesson 2A – Vocabulary: Computer Equipment
Students learn names of computer equipment and verbs used with computers.
Computer Equipment Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| desktop computer | A computer that stays on a desk. |
| laptop battery | The battery that gives power to a laptop. |
| screen | The part where you see images and information. |
| speakers | Devices that produce sound from the computer. |
| scanner | A machine that copies pictures or documents to the computer. |
| hard disk | A device used to store files and information. |
| USB cable | A cable used to connect devices to a computer. |
| wireless keyboard | A keyboard that works without a cable. |
| wireless mouse | A mouse that works without a cable. |
Teaching tip:
Ask students:
"Which of these do you use every day?"
Verbs Related to Computers
Students also learn actions we do with technology.
| Verb | Meaning |
|---|---|
| attach | add a file to an email |
| copy | make another version of a file |
| delete | remove a file |
| download | take a file from the internet |
| install | put a program/app on a computer |
| save | store a file |
Example:
I download games.
I save my homework.
I delete old photos.
Everyday Technology Verbs
| Verb | Meaning |
|---|---|
| charge | put electricity in a battery |
| switch off | turn something off |
| turn up | increase the volume |
| type | write using a keyboard |
| produce a paper copy | |
| scan | copy a document into a computer |
Example sentences:
I charge my phone every night.
I switch off my computer before sleeping.
She types very fast.
The printer can print and scan.
