ICT 4 ELT Portals

PC Terminology for English Teaching and Learning

Compiled and annotated by
Jan Langthaler.

• English Online

  http://www.english-online.cz/

  The web page includes recordings and listening exercises of computer games which youngsters know so well. They can listen to computer game sentences and fill in proper words in order to improve their knowledge of computer language.

• Webopedia

  http://www.webopedia.com/

  The on-line dictionary and search engine you need for computer and Internet technology definitions. Expressions are simply explained, pronunciation is described. No audio files.

• Sharpened.net

  http://www.sharpened.net/

  A dictionary of computer terms with easy-to-understand definitions and links to other web pages with computer terminology.

• Computer definition

  http://www.techterms.org/definition/computer/

  Web page with a huge number of computer terms. Good for teachers because of so called "tech factor" 1 – 10 which enables to start with easy-to-understand computer terms first. Printable versions of terms.

• Technology Buzzwords

  http://www.tekmom.com/buzzwords/

  A computer dictionary for all ages. Computer terms are simply explained. The web page includes crossword puzzles to enjoy computer terminology learning.

• Computer Terminology FAQ

  http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/FAQ/1770

  Interesting page for computer terminology learning. There are anonymous contributed answers for computer terms which can be improved by other contributors (PC mouses or mice?). You can see more and more precise answers-definitions.

• Computer Basics

  http://www.jegsworks.com/lessons/lesson10/lesson10-3.htm

  Glossary of computer terms with illustrations and animations, most of them free for personal use.

• BBC News

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/

  BBC portal with news in English with audio and video files. Click-on-line files include video files from the world of computers.

• ČVUT – Oddělení podpory výuky

  http://web.cvut.cz/ph/cpv/

  CVUT web page with an offer of multimedia CD ROMs for computer terminology learning. Professional texts, definitions, exercises and pronunciation vocabulary of computer terminology are presented.

• Intel

  http://www.intel.com/

  There is a series of online lessons The Journey InsideSM for learning about technology, computers, and society. This interactive resource uses web-delivered video, audio, and other activities to guide students to an increased understanding of the world of technology. The curriculum is available for free, from any computer that is connected to the Internet. Students can work on the lessons from the classroom, during free moments, or even from home.

• PCTechquide

  http://www.pctechguide.com/

  One of the best web pages with complete information about ICT in English with beautiful illustrations. Includes a glossary, links and tutorials.