Internet Language

ABOUT THE INTERNET

The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers, enabling users to share informationalong multiple channels.

The Internet was created in the late 1960s so that U.S. Department of Defense researchers could share information with one another

QUICK QUIZ

What does “www” mean?

How do you pronounce “ . ” in English?

How do you pronounce “@” in English?

How do you pronounce “ / ” in English?

How do you pronounce “ - ” in English?

How do you pronounce “email” in English?

LET´S PRACTICE PRONOUNCING IN ENGLISH:

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fourthgrademc@hotmail.com

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cnaguaianases@hotmail.com

What is your email address?

INTERNET SLANG: INFORMAL LANGUAGE USED ON THE INTERNET

To blab

Newbie

To hit the road

Gab

Tube

To surf the web

Monitor

Someone new to the internet

Discussion

To talk

Use the internet

To leave

DISCUSS IN GROUPS:

How often do you surf the web?

Do you use the internet to study, to work or to have fun?

What are your favorite websites? Why?

What are the advantages of the internet?

What are the negative aspects of the web?

VOCABULARY: HOW DO YOU SAY THESE WORDS IN ENGLISH?

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2

3

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CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD: 1. A __________ internet connection is faster than using a telephone line.

a. Dial-up

b. Broadband

c. Browser

2. Internet Explorer is an example of a __________. It helps you look at web pages.

a. Browser

b. Search engine

c. Blog

3. Some people spend hours every day __________ the net.

a. Swimming

b. Skating

c. Surfing

4. Google is an example of a __________.a. Blogb. Browserc. Search engine

5. A __________ is a website you use like an electronic diary, adding

new things all the time.

a. Blog

b. Blag

c. Blob

6. __________ means to take a file off a website and put it on your

computer.

a. To download

b. To upload

c. To outload

Science Fair 2011

4th Grade

THE INTERNET