Computer Savvy

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Computer Savvy

Intermediate

update

Verb

əpˈdeɪt

to make something more modern by adding new parts or features to it or by including the most recent information

This website's home page just got updated.

I've been trying to update my blog every day.

computer savvy

Adjective

kəmˈpjuːtər ˈsævi

able to use computers well

He is such a computer savvy person, it's natural that he became a web-developer.

information technology

Noun

ɪnfərˈmeɪʃən tekˈnɑːləʤiː

the study and use of computers and other electronic equipment to store and send information

My friend majors in Information Technology at university.

Revolution in information technology has changed our lives.

surf the internet

Phrase

sɜːrf ðiːˈɪntərnet

to spend time visiting many websites

Surfing the Internet for personal use is against company policy.

make contact with

Phrase

meɪk ˈkɑːntækt wɪð

to find out where someone is and talk or write to them

Our family makes contact with each other via Skype.

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Alex and James are talking about computers.
	Alex What was your major in college?
	James I majored in Information Technology because I love computers.
	Alex I’ve noticed that you spend most of your time in front of the computer. If you don’t mind me asking, what do you usually do when you use it?
	James I usually surf the Internet to gather information for my research study. I also use Skype to communicate with my family in Canada. And of course, I use the computer to make contact with my acquaintances via email.
	Alex Do you know how to fix computer problems, too?
	James Yes, I do.
	Alex Can you do me a favor? I’d like you to check my laptop. It's really slow when I browse the Internet.
	James Let me check. I see! You just need to update your Internet browser.
	Alex Well, I have little knowledge when it comes to computers. Can you do it for me?
	James Sure!
James updates the Internet browser.
	James Done!
	Alex Wow, you’re so fast! You really are computer savvy. Thank you so much, James.
	James I’m more than happy to help.