A2 Level Wordlist - Computer and Information

Here you will learn some English words about computers and information, such as "chat", "laptop", and "monitor", prepared for A2 learners.

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A2 Level Wordlist
computer [noun]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

Ex: She customized the desktop wallpaper on her computer .

facts or knowledge related to a thing or person

Ex: The museum exhibit offered educational information about ancient civilizations .
chat [noun]

the online exchange of messages between people on the Internet

Ex: Let 's have a quick chat to discuss the project .
laptop [noun]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

Ex: I need to charge my laptop ; the battery is running low .
monitor [noun]

a screen that shows information or images generated by a computer

Ex: She cleaned the monitor to remove fingerprints and smudges .
screen [noun]

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

Ex:
keyboard [noun]

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

Ex: The laptop 's keyboard is comfortable to use for long periods .
mouse [noun]

a small, handheld device that we move across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen

Ex: The click of the mouse can be heard whenever she makes a selection .
printer [noun]

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

Ex: The printer is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers .
DVD [noun]

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

Ex: The DVD disc is round and shiny , like a small mirror .

a small electronic device or software used to do mathematical operations

Ex: The calculator has a memory function for storing results .
username [noun]

a unique identifier or name chosen by a user to represent themselves or their account in online platforms, websites, or social media

Ex: She chose a unique username for her online account .
password [noun]

a secret group of letters or numbers that allows access to a computer system or service

Ex: For added security , the system uses a two-factor authentication in addition to the password .

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Ex: She spends a lot of time on the Internet , browsing social media .
website [noun]

a group of related data on the Internet with the same domain name published by a specific individual, organization, etc.

Ex: The website allows users to connect with others who share similar interests .
web page [noun]

all the information in one part of a website

Ex: I shared the link to the web page with my friends .
online [adjective]

connected to other computer networks through the Internet

Ex: The online library has a vast collection of e-books .
email [noun]

a system that is used to send and receive messages or documents via a network

Ex: She received an important document via email .
message [noun]

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

Ex: I received a message on social media inviting me to a gathering .
video [noun]

a recording of sounds and images that are moving

Ex: We enjoyed watching a video of a fireworks display on New Year 's Eve .
post [noun]

a piece of writing, image, etc. published online, usually on a social media website or application, or a blog

Ex: The viral post sparked a lively discussion among users .
comment [noun]

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

Ex: I received comments from friends who enjoyed my travel photos .
address [noun]

a series of letters and other characters that identifies a destination for email messages or the location of a website

Ex:
file [noun]

a collection of data stored together in a computer, under a particular name

Ex: I saved the document as a Word file on my computer .
document [noun]

a piece of written work that has a name and is stored on a computer

Ex: The presentation document is ready for the meeting .

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

Ex: The app allows users to download videos for offline viewing .

to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet

Ex: The students were asked to upload their presentations to the class website .
to click [verb]

to select an item or function from a computer screen, etc. using a mouse or touchpad

Ex: If you want to copy text , click and hold the left mouse button .
to email [verb]

‌to send a message to someone by email

Ex: I 'll email you the link to the online event .

to search the Internet for information about someone or something using the Google search engine

Ex: She googled the answer to her math question .

to enter a username and password in order to gain access to a website, computer, etc.

Ex: Please sign in with your username and password to access the website .

to exit a computer account such as email, Instagram, etc. in a way that you have to re-enter your username and password in order to use it again

Ex: He accidentally left the account signed in and had to sign out remotely .
digital [adjective]

(of signals or data) representing and processing data as series of the digits 0 and 1 in electronic signals

Ex: Many artists share their work on social media through digital platforms .
news [noun]

newly received information about recent and important events

Ex: She eagerly checked her phone for the latest news on the election results .
image [noun]

a representation of something, such as a person, object, or scene, created with a medium such as a photograph, painting, or drawing

Ex: The magazine featured an image of a famous celebrity on its cover .
to copy [verb]

to create something that is exactly like something else

Ex: The printer copied the photo exactly onto the new paper .