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The Internet vocabulary — A1

Internet vocabulary such as internet, online and web, plus sign up, log out and homepage. Everyday words for getting online for the first time.

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  1. internet

    /ˈɪntərˌnɛt/

    The huge system that joins computers around the world so people can share things.

    Example: Our internet is very slow in this hotel.

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  2. online

    /ˈɔnˌlaɪn/

    Joined to the internet and able to use it.

    Example: I'm online every evening after dinner.

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  3. web

    /wɛb/

    A huge system of connected pages that you can look at using the internet.

    Example: You can find almost anything on the web.

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  4. visit

    /ˈvɪzɪt/

    To go to a particular website to look at it.

    Example: Millions of people visit the site every day.

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  5. address

    /ˈæˌdrɛs/

    The special set of letters and numbers you type to find a particular website.

    Example: Type the website address into the browser.

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  6. sign up

    To register for a website or app by giving your details, such as your name and email.

    Example: You need to sign up before you can post a comment.

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  7. log out

    To leave a website or app safely after you have finished using your account.

    Example: Remember to log out on a shared computer.

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  8. offline

    /ˈɔˌflaɪn/

    Not connected to the internet.

    Example: The app still works offline, without wifi.

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  9. refresh

    /rɪˈfrɛʃ/

    To reload a webpage so it shows the newest version.

    Example: Refresh the page to see the latest comments.

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  10. homepage

    /ˈhoʊmˌpeɪdʒ/

    The main page of a website that usually appears first.

    Example: The company's logo is on the homepage.

    Illustration of homepage

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