Speaking vocabulary
Technology and devices
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about technology and devices. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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user-friendly interface
- Meaning: controls or screens that are easy to understand.
- Example: The app has a user-friendly interface with clear labels.
- Context: technology and devices. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “user-friendly interface” naturally in one sentence about technology and devices.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
save time and effort
- Meaning: reduce the time and work needed.
- Example: A shared checklist can save time and effort.
- Context: technology and devices. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “save time and effort” naturally in one sentence about technology and devices.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
digital convenience
- Meaning: ease created by using digital services.
- Example: Online booking offers digital convenience, although I still keep a paper copy.
- Context: technology and devices. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “digital convenience” naturally in one sentence about technology and devices.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
technical issue
- Meaning: a problem with equipment or a system.
- Example: A technical issue interrupted the video call.
- Context: technology and devices. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “technical issue” naturally in one sentence about technology and devices.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
protect personal data
- Meaning: keep information about individuals safe from misuse.
- Example: Strong passwords help protect personal data.
- Context: technology and devices. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “protect personal data” naturally in one sentence about technology and devices.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
depend on technology
- Meaning: rely on devices or systems to do something.
- Example: Many small shops depend on technology to take payments.
- Context: technology and devices. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “depend on technology” naturally in one sentence about technology and devices.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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