Computer related words, jobs and sentences

Jobs:

WEBPAGE DESIGNER, HELPDESK OPERATOR / SUPPORT TECHNICIAN, DATA ENTRY OPERATOR, NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR, SOFTWARE TESTER.

Words:

Keyboard, mouse / touchpad, screen (monitor), Desk Top, Case (tower, box), CPU (Central Processing Unit), PC (Personal Computer), Laptop (battery), Tablet, Speakers, jack (audio / microphone), Software (Apps, Programs, data) / Hardware, Disc Unit, Hard Disc, Mother Board, SATA cable (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment), Webcam, USB (Universal Serial Bus) / Pendrive, Ports: Ethernet  / RJ45 (network port), HDMI (High-definition Multimedia Interface), VGA (Video Graphics Array), PS2 (mouse and keyboard port), Function Wire, heat sink, RAM (Random Access Memory), sound card, cable (wire), clip, pannel, power supply, socket, switch, slot...

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/basic-parts-of-a-computer/1/

Verbs:

Turn on / turn off

Screw / unscrew

Plug (in) / unplug 

Connect /disconnect

Attach (link) / dettach (separate)

Add /Remove 

Place / Remove

Open / Close

Lock / unlock

Insert / Pull out

Opposites:

Cheap  (low cost) / expensive (dear)

Heavy / Light

Little (small) / big (large)     Huge / tiny

Quick (fast) / Slow

Basic (simple) / Advanced (complicated, professional)

Quiet / Loud (noisy)

Useful / useless

Wide / Narrow

Thick / Thin

DIALOGUES:

1.

- Hello! How can I help you?

- Hi! I have a problem with my computer.

- I´m a helpdesk technician, so I might be of help.

- What do I need to do to fix it?

- Restart your computer and press F8 several times until you get a startup settings menu. Then select 5 or press F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.

- Thank you so much. I will try it.

- If you have any other trouble, please phone again. We´ll be happy to help you!!

2.

E. Hello, this is Eduardo at EDSA.

M. Hi, Eduardo, how can I help?

E. I need to install some hardware on my computer.

M. What do you want to install?

E. A new soundcard.

M. Ok, That´s easy, are you ready? First, turn off and unplug the computer.

E. Ok, I have just turned it off. Now what?

M. You have to remove the panel and pull off the old card, then insert the new sound card into its slot. Can you see it?

E. Just a minute... Ok, it´s in the slot.

M. Great! Now, screw the sound card into place. There´s one screw.

E. Yes, I´ve got it. Ok, what shall I do next?

M. Plug in the computer and turn it on. Now check that the card is working. Have you got any music on the computer?

E. Yes, it´s working! I can hear it!

M. Good. Finally put the panel back on the computer and screw it shut. Can I help you with anything else?

E. No, thanks, that´s all. Goodbye!

Sentences:

Designing websites is a job opportunity.

Operating a computer is sometimes complicated for old people.

Problem solving attitudes are very important.

Companies should give support to the users.

We need to upgrade our computer to improve its performance.

We input data into our computers on a daily basis.

I need to install a new version of the software into my computer.

Startup describes the process of preparing the computer for operation.

When we have problems we need someone to troubleshoot them!

We downloaded some files to the computer.

Assembling a computer needs an expert hand.

A light laptop can be carried to school.

Our web designs are expensive but our customers are happy.

We need a new computer, this one is useless.

He is slow but he is hardworking.

This component does not fit in the mother board.

Technicians are usually very loud, some are quiet, though.

We must be careful not to lose the little parts.

The most sophisticated hardware comes with advanced technology.

We always turn the computer off before leaving and sometimes unplug it.

The sound card must be plugged in /connected to be able to listen...

The monitor must be connected to the computer.

We must unscrew the mother board to remove it.

Unplug (switch off / disconnect) the computer before putting any hardware.

We need to unscrew the fan to clean it, don´t we?

HOW TO ASSEMBLE A COMPUTER:

1. Unscrew and remove the two panels of the computer case.

2. Screw the motherboard into its place inside the computer.

3. Open the Central Processing Unit socket and insert the CPU into the motherboard.

4. Place the heat sink and the fan on the motherboard and attach them with clips.

5. Insert the Random Access Memory module into its slot.

6. Screw the hard drive into place. Then connect the power cable and the SATA cable to the motherboard.

7. Insert and screw in the sound and video cards.

8. Screw the side panels back onto the computer case.

9. Plug in all the power and data cables, turn the computer on and check that it works properly.

MY SCHOOL:

It doesn´t have a film club, it has a game club.

We don´t make documentaries, we make projects.

They don´t like watching talent shows, they prefer travel shows.

I don´t listen to the radio, I use my mobile phone.

I never give up, I always ask!!! 

We use the arrow keys to move the cursor in several directions.

The space bar leaves an empty space between words.

The shift key is used to type a single capital letter.

Function keys are used to perform certain commands alone or combined.

The delete (or Supr) key is used to correct a mistake.

If we want to move the cursor to another tab stop we use the Tab key.

We should use the Control key and Alt keys to change the functions of other pressed keys.

Punctuation marks:

- Slash: Backslash "\" (ALT º) Forward slash "/" (CAPS 7) Each one must bring his / her own material.
- Colon: ":" (CAPS .)     My favourite colours are: blue, red and green.

- Semicolon: ";" (CAPS ,)        He wanted to come; he didn´t.

- Underscore: "_" (CAPS -)       # jhon_and_mary

- Asterisk: "*" (CAPS +)            My card is ************5678

- And symbol: "&" (CAPS 6)      Marks & Spencer

- Question mark: "?" (CAPS ')    Where do you live?

- Full stop: "." (dot)        They close at 4.

- Comma: ","     He usually comes on time, but he is late today

- Quotation marks: "  ' , "  "        "It´s cold here", she said.

- Hyphen: "-"         We have twenty-three cameras.

- At symbol: " @ " (ALT 2)       julioteacher@gmail.com

- Exclamation mark: "!" (CAPS 1)    That´s great!

- Apostrophe: "´"       Where is David´s phone?

- Parentheses: "( " ,  " )"  (CAPS8, CAPS9)     I want (I know that you too) a new computer.

- Brackets: "[ " ,  " ]"  (ALT ^, ALT *)     We know the result [2x2=4].

- Hashtag: " # " (ALT 2)     I love you # forever # love # friendship

- Equals: " = " (CAPS 0)    2 plus 2 = 4

1. Where do you live? Question mark.

2. He is usually on time, he is late today. Comma
3. info@gmail.com At

4. They close at 4. Full stop

5. That´s great! I´m so excited. Exclamation mark

6. Thomas & Jackson Limited. And symbol

7. "It´s cold in here", said Paul. Quotation marks

8. Each student must bring his / her own pen. Slash

9. Where is David´s phone? Apostrophe

10. We´ve got thirty-four cameras. Hyphen

Starting the School Year: Revision

 1. Introduce yourself:
   Talk about you, your family, your school subjects, everyday activities, hobbies, likes and dislikes...

2. Wh- questions (what, where, when, why, which, who, how...)
http://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2022/09/wh-questions-remember-to-use-be-am-is.html

3. Countries, languages and nationalities.
https://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2021/11/revision-14.html

4. Personal (Subject / Object) Pronouns and Possessive Pronouns and Determiners.
http://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2022/09/pronouns-and-determiners.html

5. There is / there are.
https://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2022/02/there-is-there-are.html

Pronouns and determiners

I love cats. My cat loves me. That cat is mine. I feed it myself.

She likes burgers. Her favourite drink is milk. I love her. This photo is hers. 

They have a car. Their car is blue. This book is for them. That book is theirs.They can do it by themselves.
 

Wh Questions: Remember to use "be (am, is, are/was, were), have,has/had, do/does/did, can" as auxiliars

 What do you like doing in your free time? I like playing videogames in my free time.

Where are you from? I am from Madrid.

When have you had breakfast? I have had breakfast at eight o´clock.

Who can play football better than me? Messi can play better than me!

Which is your favourite subject? PE is my favourite!!

Why are you in class? Because I want to get a degree.

How does your dad go to work? He goes by car.

How much does a sandwich cost? It costs 1 euro.

How many pets have you got? I have got one dog.

How often can you go to a Foster´s? I can go once a month.

How far did you go this Summer? I went as far as the beach.

How long has the lesson lasted? It has lasted 55 minutes!

How easy / difficult is English for you? It´s very complicated sometimes.