Unit 1 — Welcome to English for IT

It worker suffering data loss
Welcome to the course! This unit contains some very basic IT vocabulary to help you get started.
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Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Application Component Computer Data Database Hardware Internet Network Peripheral Software
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Reading Activity: Essential English for IT

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Hello and welcome to English 4 IT! In this course, you will learn to understand, speak, and write the words required to function in an English speaking IT job or University study program. The course is organized into many units covering a wide area of IT topics. To complete a unit, you need to learn the new vocabulary and then complete the activities. In this first unit, there are only…
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Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Speaking Practice Activity

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A hardware geek is constantly upgrading components in his computer to achieve more performance.
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The geek purchased new software for his computer almost every weekend.
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A computer needs to be replaced or upgraded regularly or it will become obsolete.
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  • When did you start learning English? What is the hardest part about learning English? How good is your spoken and written English?
  • How good are your IT skills? What is your best IT skill? Describe what you want in your IT career.
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