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It is definitely worth learning technology vocabulary. Technology is such a big part of our daily lives that there’s a good chance it will feature in your IELTS exam.

It’s a broad subject. Here are some common areas that appear regularly:

• How and when you use a computer
• Your favourite websites
• What you use the internet for
• How technology has impacted on education
• Technology in the workplace
• Modern devices and gadgets

There are many other things you could be asked about, as you’ll discover on this page. Learning and being able to use a wide range of technology vocabulary will enable you to answer questions effectively and coherently and earn yourself high marks.

You may be asked to talk about technology related topics or write about them, and technology, computers or the internet could also be the topic of your reading or listening tests.

To help you prepare for your exam, I've included four things on this page:

• IELTS-style questions on the topic of technology
• Sample answers
• A list of common technology vocabulary  with definitions & sample sentences 
• Links to online reading and listening resources

You’ll find PDF downloads of both the questions and sample answers and the technology vocabulary list at the bottom of the respective sections.

The questions relate to the Speaking test because this part of the exam offers the broadest range of possible questions on the topic of technology. They give the best opportunity for me to demonstrate the vocabulary and for you to practise using it.

I’ve included IELTS-style questions and answers for all three parts of the Speaking test. I've highlighted key words and phrases in  bold .

You'll find these words and phrases, and many others, in the vocabulary list beneath. The list also includes explanations and sample sentences and there’s an audio to listen to the pronunciation.

The technology vocabulary list contains words and phrases relevant to all parts of the IELTS exam.

Finally, at the bottom of the page I've added links to topical articles, short videos and podcasts that will help you to improve both your technology vocabulary and your reading and listening skills.

Here’s something to think about as you work through this page:

Learning vocabulary for IELTS doesn’t just involve learning new words and phrases, it’s also about how you use vocabulary to develop good answers.

IELTS-Style Speaking Test Questions and Answers

Common technology vocabulary is highlighted in  bold .

1)   How often do you use a computer and for what purpose?

I use a computer every day, mostly for my work. I’m a copywriter so my job involves a lot of word processing . In my leisure time, I love to connect with my friends and family back home on social media .

2)   Have you ever taken a course to improve your computer skills?

I’ve never taken a proper course like at a college but did once pay someone to teach me how to use some specific software I needed for my business. Mostly, I’ve learnt by trial and error and watching YouTube videos. I’m no computer buff but I can do everything I need to.

3)   Which device do you prefer to use for browsing the internet?

I’d sooner use my laptop to surf the internet as you can see so much more on the large screen than on a smaller device . If my laptop is switch off I tend to browse on my iPad to saving booting up the computer.

4)   Do you enjoy using the internet?

I find it exciting using the internet because I love to learn new things. These days you can find out almost anything online so computers have been a real game changer for people like me who enjoy discovering new information.

5)  What sorts of things do you buy online?

The items I buy most often online are books, sometimes e-books that I read on my Kindle. I also browse the internet when I need a new gadget to help me develop my website , such as the microphone I bought the other day.

Describe an item of technology you have that is very important.

You should say:

• what the technology is
• when you got it
• how often you use it

and say how different your daily life would be without it.

I have several electronic devices that I use on a daily basis but the one I’m going to describe is my mobile phone.

I’m never the quickest to adopt new technology and all my friends had them long before I did. I eventually bought one back in 1999 after my dad had a stroke and was rushed into hospital. I needed to be in constant contact with my family during this difficult time so I had to join them in owning a mobile.

I now have an iPhone and keep it with me at all times in case of emergencies but mainly use it for texting and keeping in touch with my rowing club friends via WhatsApp. The phone is so high tech that, not being a techie , I only understand and use a few of the functions. It’s incredible what it can do though, and every now and then I discover something new about it. In fact, this happened just the other day when I was out walking my dog.

I often get ideas for my work when I’m out and about and usually carry a notebook and pen to jot them down before I forget them. If I forget to take the notebook, I type short notes on my iPhone to remind me of my thoughts. Then last week, I notice a microphone icon and thought I’d try recording my ideas to play back later.

When I tried this, I found that my mobile actually types out the words as I say them. I was amazed and over the moon as I’d discovered a quicker and easier way to make notes. It saves me lots of time and means that I never lose a good idea. I can record as I’m walking along rather than having to stop and write things down, so my dog’s happier too as he used to get fed up with me stopping all the time.

It’s quite incredible the advances in technology since I bought that first mobile all those years ago. Back then you could just make calls and send texts. Having started as a reluctant user, I now consider my mobile an indispensable part of my life and wouldn’t be without it. My life wouldn’t actually be very different if I didn’t have it as I’m not addicted to the internet or social media like many people. However, I do feel a sense of security having one and it also gives me peace of mind knowing that any of my family can contact me if they have a problem.

1)  Do you think most electronic devices are user-friendly?

For the most part, I’d say that they are once you’ve learnt how to use them. The problem for me is always getting started. I’m a bit of a technophobe and don’t find it easy to understand new technology . You rarely get a written instruction manual with a new device and the help is generally online . You often have to really search for what you need.

Also, technology advances so quickly that as soon as you’ve mastered the device, the software is upgraded and you have to learn new stuff to be able to use it.

I really envy young people today as they are natural techies . They seem to know how to operate electronic devices without even being shown. I certainly think that many people of the older generation would say that modern electronic gadgets are not user-friendly .

2)  Do you think parents should control what internet sites their teenagers use?

Internet safety is a huge concern for parents these days. Computers and the internet have so many benefits for young people, for their education and for staying connected with friends and family, but there are some unpleasant people online who target children on social media and trick them into building harmful relationships.

Teenagers are particularly vulnerable because they have a lot of freedom as to who they connect with and they can be too trusting. Most own mobile devices so can go online when they’re away from home and their parents can’t see what websites or social media platforms they’re browsing . Many youngsters are pressured into posting pictures of themselves naked or lured into sexual relationships, which is just awful.

I do think that parents should monitor what internet sites their teenagers use, although this is difficult because of this freedom their kids have and how easy it is to get online. On laptops and PCs there are settings for limiting access to parts of the internet , which parents should activate. I’m not sure if you can do this on mobile devices .

Perhaps the best things parents can do is to discuss internet safety with their children and make them aware of the dangers they could face online .

3)  Could you suggest reasons why some people are deciding to reduce their use of technology?

Many people’s whole lives are controlled by technology , especially the internet . With so many different devices available and the number of wifi hotspots increasing all the time, people can surf the internet anytime they want to. It’s easy to waste hours browsing or posting trivia on social media . This is often for no real purpose but simply because people are addicted to it. Everywhere you go you see people tapping away on their mobile phones rather than engaging with the people around them.

I think some people realise that they’re slaves to technology and have made a conscious decision to cut down on their use of the internet and their mobiles in particular. It’s hard to relax with emails, social media posts and texts pinging at you all the time. There’s more understanding these days of mindfulness and the need to regularly step back from our frantic, stressful lives. Reducing the use of our electronic devices can certainly help a great deal with this and I believe this is many people’s motivation for doing so.

Click this link to get a PDF download of these practise questions & sample answers.

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* Important

• Do  not  try and learn this list of technology vocabulary.
• Identify the vocabulary you find useful for answering practise questions about technology.
• Record these in your vocabulary notebook and practise using them regularly.

I recommend that you create your own answers to the Speaking questions on this page. You will find many other IELTS-style practise questions by searching online. 

For help on how to learn vocabulary, what to learn and how to record it, visit these pages:

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Technology Vocabulary – Common Words & Phrases

Technology Vocabulary Set 1: Technology

technology – the application of scientific discoveries for practical purposes, especially in industry.

- Technology is advancing at such a rate that it’s difficult to imagine what our lives will be like in 20 years time.

technological – relating to or involving technology.

- Recent technological advances in computing and telecommunications mean that some of our staff work mainly from home and don’t need to travel into the office every day.

technophile – a person who is enthusiastic about new technology.

- My brother is a true technophile and can tell you about every new gadget on the market.

a techie – a person who knows a lot about technology, especially computers or other electronic equipment.

- I’m not surprised Sue Lin is working for a top computer agency as she was always a real techie at school.

tech-savvy – well informed about or proficient in the use of modern technology, especially computers.

- My kids are far more tech-savvy than I am, having grown up with computer technology. 

technophobe – a person who fears or dislikes new technology, especially computers, and does not want to use it.

- I keep telling him how easy it is to send an email but he’s an ardent technophobe and refuses to even have a go.

Technology Vocabulary Pronunciation

Technology Vocabulary Set 2: Progress

progress – to develop towards an improved or more advanced state.

The pace of technological progress over the past 20 years has been astonishing.

innovation – the development and use of a new idea or method.

Further innovation is needed in the farming industry if we are to be able to feed ourselves in the future.

innovative – the adjective form of innovation.

Guti was a much-valued member of the team as he often came up with innovative solutions to a problem.

an advance – a development or improvement.

Scientists have made major advances in recent years in their search for a cure for Alzheimer’s.

develop – to change into a stronger or more advanced form.

- I can confidently predict that computers will continue to develop at a rapid rate.

development – the process of developing something.

- Future developments in space travel may mean that our ancestors live on other planets.

revolutionary – involving or causing a complete or dramatic change and improvement.

- The development of personal computers has proved revolutionary for business owners.

revolutionise – to radically change something so it is much better.

- There’s no doubt that computers have revolutionised our lives.

breakthrough – important development or discovery.

Some people argue that the invention of the internal combustion engine was the most important technological breakthrough of all time.

modern – of the present time; using recent ideas and methods.

- Modern science is transforming the way we understand our world.

modify – to change something in order to make it better.

- Being disabled, I need a car that can be modified to meet my specific needs.

cutting-edge – very modern.

- Our new mobile phone is still in development but it is at the cutting-edge of technology.

state-of-the-art – the latest stage of development of a product, using the most recent ideas and method and including the latest features.

- The new aircraft design was state-of-the-art and was expected to revolutionise passenger’s experience of flying.

advanced – modern and well developed.

- In the developing world, simple technologies such the mechanical water pump are often more practical solutions to everyday problems than the advanced computer technologies of the western world.

high tech – using or involving advanced technology.

- Some high tech solutions are less reliable than the basic technology they replace.

indispensable – something you could not manage without; absolutely necessary.

For many people, their mobile phone is indispensable .

outdated – out of date; old-fashioned.

Jared didn’t want to buy a new iPhone but his mobile looked so outdated compared to those of his friends that he felt pressured into updating it.

obsolete – not in use any more, having been replaced by something better.

Jerry had to close down his small printing business as his old printer had become obsolete and he couldn’t afford to replace it with the latest state-of-the-art equipment.

Technology Vocabulary Set 3: Effect

impact – the effect of something.

- Modern technology has had a massive impact on the way we communicate with each other.

to transform – to markedly or dramatically change.

- There can be no denying that computers have transformed the way we work and study.

game changer – a new idea or factor that significantly changes an existing situation or way of doing something.

- The professor’s new theory was a game changer and if proved correct, brought the possibility of time travel one step closer.

affect – to influence or cause a change in something.

- Social media has radically affected both how we communicate and who we communicate with.

influence – the power to have an effect on the character, development or behaviour of someone or something.

- The influence of modern technology is evident in almost every aspect of our daily lives from how we shop to how we spend our leisure time.

Technology Vocabulary Set 4: Computers

computer literate – to have sufficient knowledge and understanding to be able to use a computer effectively.

- The application form specified that candidates must be computer literate to be considered for the job.

computer buff – someone who knows a lot about computers and might be considered an expert.

- Although I have a good understanding of the software I use at work, I certainly wouldn’t call myself a computer buff .

laptop – portable computer.

- With a laptop , I can work almost anywhere as long as I have an internet connection.

PC – personal computer; not usually portable like a laptop.

- I have a PC in my office at work but prefer a laptop for home so that I can use it in different locations around the house.

to boot up – to start a computer.

- Of course I’ll show you how to send an email. You boot up the computer and I’ll be with you in a minute.

word processing – the process of producing, editing and storing text on a computer.

- I have to write a lot of reports for my job so word processing is what I use my computer for more than anything else.

to upgrade – to obtain a more powerful or feature-rich computer, electronic device or piece of software.

- My mobile phone company is always trying to persuade me to upgrade to the latest model.

software – the programmes and other operating information used by a computer and related devices.

- Bella was able to create some amazing photographic effects after installing the new software on her computer.

hardware – the physical parts of a computer and related devices.

- Computer hardware includes the monitor, keyboard, disk drive, mouse and wiring.

to crash – to suddenly stop working.

- Guti was in the middle of his online English lesson when his computer crashed .

Technology Vocabulary Set 5: The internet

internet – the extensive global system of connected computers that allows people to share information and communicate with each other.

- I love the fact that I can get free English lessons on the internet .

to surf the internet – to look at a series of websites one after the other.

- I spent hours surfing the internet searching for the best holiday deals.

online – connected to the internet.

- Most of my friends do their grocery shopping online but I prefer to go to the supermarket and choose my food items myself.

website – a set of pages of information on the internet about a particular subject, published by a single person or organization.

- I found an excellent website about how to train puppies the other day.

to browse – to look for and look at information on the internet.

- I often browse the internet for gift ideas when a friend has a birthday coming up.

wifi – using radio or microwaves rather than wires to connect to the internet.

- Having a wifi connection gives me so much more freedom in the way I work as I’m no longer tied to my desk.

wifi hotspot – an area with an accessible wireless network, often a public place.

- Whenever the ship was in port, the crew flocked to the nearest wifi hotspot to connect with their families back home.

internet connection – the link between a computer and the internet.

- There is such a poor internet connection where I live that I have to go to the library when I want to get online.

social media – websites and computer programmes such as Facebook or Twitter that allow people to connect and share content online.

- I have to admit that I connect with my friends on social media more often than I see them face-to-face.

viral – an image, video or piece of information that becomes very popular very quickly on the internet.

- The video of her cat riding on a giant tortoise went viral and achieve nearly a million views.

e-commerce – commercial transactions conducted electronically on the internet.

- Their business really took off when they built an e-commerce website and started selling their products online.

e-book  – a book published in digital form and read on a computer or other dedicated electronic device.

- The best thing about e-books is that you can download them instantly and start reading them immediately.

Technology Vocabulary Set 6: Internet security

privacy – the right to keep personal information secret.

Many internet users are very concerned about the privacy of their personal information.

censorship – suppressing or stopping certain information being available to the public.

- The Chinese have their own social media channels as government censorship means they can’t access Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

internet security – computer systems implemented or actions taken by computer users to protect their data while using the internet.

- Internet security is a real concern for people making credit card purchases online.

internet safety – computer systems implemented or actions taken by computer users to stay safe while using the internet.

- I want to learn more about internet safety as I’ve heard many stories about children being befriended by paedophiles online and I want to protect my own kids

hacker – a person who illegally gains access to a computer system to steal information or tamper with the system.

- Computer hackers cause huge disruption within the organisations they target and could even pose a threat to our country’s security.

computer virus   – a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

- Timor's computer was infected with a computer virus and many of his files were damaged.

cyber – involving, using, or relating to computers, especially the internet.

- Many business owners live in fear of a cyber attack, especially infection of their computer network with a virus.

cybersecurity – the measures taken to protect against the criminal or unauthorised access of electronic data.

- Cybersecurity has become a major industry as computer hackers have become more and more skilled at breaking into supposedly secures computer systems.

cybercrime – criminal activities carried out by means of computers or the internet.

- Identity theft, where someone steals and misuses your personal information, is one of the most common types of cybercrime .

Technology Vocabulary Set 7: Other useful words

device – a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment. It is usually quite small.

- A FitBit is a device that helps people improve their health by tracking their activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep.

labour-saving device – a device or piece of equipment that reduces the effort needed to do something.

- The labour-saving device I’m most grateful for is my washing machine.

gadget – a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, often ingenious, novel or fun as well as being useful.

- Paulo is always buying the latest gadget to go with his digital camera.

user-friendly – simple to understand and easy to use.

- I didn’t find my new mobile phone user-friendly at first but my grandson was able to show me how to use it and now I understand what to do.

microchip – a very small piece of silicon with electronic circuits on it that can hold large quantities of information or perform mathematical and logical operations.

- One of the greatest technological breakthroughs of modern times was the development of the microchip .

the digital age – the time since personal computers were introduced and became central to people’s lives.

- I envy people born in the digital age as they’ve grown up with computers and seem to find it easier to adapt to new technologies than us older generation.

AI (artificial intelligence) – the development of computers or computer-controlled robots to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.

- Although AI is still largely confined to science fiction, some people believe there will come a time when computers will rule the world.

electronic – a device that operates by electric current passing through it.

- Electronic games are extremely popular with both adults and children.

appliance – typically a piece of electrical equipment, such as a kettle or toaster, that uses less advanced technology.

- Modern kitchen appliances make cooking and baking much easier than they would have been 100 years ago and save so much time.

Click this link to get a PDF download of this list of technology vocabulary.

Ways to Improve Your Technology Vocabulary

One of the best ways to improve your vocabulary is through reading. Watching topic related YouTube videos and listening to podcasts is also hugely beneficial.

Here are some online resources I recommend.

Technology Articles

BBC News – Technology  

New Scientist

Tech News World

The Economist – Science & Technology (3 free articles a week when you sign up) 

I love TED Talks. They are short videos with a powerful message and are generally very interesting. They’re ideal for improving your vocabulary and give valuable listening skills practise.

Search YouTube TED Talks Technology  to help you improve your technology vocabulary.

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IELTS technology vocabulary. Here are some words commonly associated with technology.

• Indispensable: something you could not manage without.
• Innovative: using new methods or ideas.
• Develop: to change into a more advanced or stronger form.
• Device: an object or machine that has been made for a certain purpose.
• E-commerce: buying and selling goods and services through the internet.
• Modify: to change something in order to make it better.
• Breakthrough: an important discovery that helps improve a situation or answer a question.

Below are 20 word circles containing common words associated with technology. They contain meanings, example sentences, collocations and synonyms to help you remember and use them effectively.

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This page contains some of the most common science and technology-related questions on the IELTS exam, along with some sample answers and exercises for you to practice using the most essential and frequently used vocabulary. Science and technology topics can incorporate a wide range of our everyday activities and thoughts. Using specific IELTS vocabulary related to the individual scientific field will help you form relevant and coherent answers with a high degree of accuracy.

Table of Contents

• Computer, IT & Internet Vocabulary
• Activity 1 – IT Vocabulary Exercise
• General Science & Technology Vocabulary
• Activity 2 – Science & Technology Vocabulary Exercise
• Vocabulary for Science Domain & Scientists
• Activity 3 –Vocabulary Exercise for Science Domain & Scientists

1. Computer, IT & Internet Vocabulary

Computer, IT, and internet vocabulary –

The internet and computers are a part of most people’s lives so it is vital that you know and can use the vocabulary correctly. The following are some of the most common words on the IELTS examination related to computers and the internet, followed by an exercise for you to practice using the words.

• AI (artificial intelligence) – Computer systems that can perform tasks without human assistance
• Boot-up / Start-up – To start a computer
• Computer literacy – The ability to use a computer and its functions
• Cyber-crime – Crime committed over the internet such as fraud and identity theft.
• Personal data – The information held by websites/companies on internet users and customers
• Database – A structured set of data held in a computer
• Device/gadget – A small mechanical/electrical tool such as a phone
• Hacker – A person who accesses data illegally
• Hardware – Tools, physical devices, and machinery such as computers and monitors
• Internetsecurity – Security processes aimed at deterring crime and exploitation
• Laptop – A portable personal computer
• Online – Connected to the internet
• PC (personalcomputer) – A computer used mainly by people at home, such as a desktop PC
• Privacy – A person’s right to keep their data private
• Reboot – To restart a computer
• Socialmedia – Websites designed for people to socialise and interact
• Software – Computer programs and games
• Technophobe – A person who is not very good at using technology
• Tech-savvy – A person who is good at using technology
• Tobrowse – Scan through a text or website
• Tocrash – When the operating system or program stops functioning correctly
• Tosurftheinternet – To navigate different websites on the internet
• Viral – To become extremely popular online
• Virus – Malicious software designed to cause damage to computer systems
• Website – A set of pages on the internet typically produced by an organization or person
• Wi-Fi – A system that allows connection to the internet without cables

2. Activity 1 – IT Vocabulary Exercise

• social media
• personal data
• cyber-crime

3. General Science & Technology Vocabulary

The following are words used to describe processes and developments in science and technology. At the end of the vocabulary list, there is an exercise for you to practice using the words in context.

• Affect – To cause or provoke change
• Attribute – A quality or characteristic of something
• Breakthrough – A new or dramatic discovery or advancement
• Cloning – To reproduce genetically identical organisms
• Evidence – The facts that show whether beliefs and opinions are valid
• Experiment – The process of testing a theory or demonstrating known fact
• Genetically modified – Something that has had its genetical structure altered
• High-tech – Something that is or uses advanced new technology
• Impact – The effect of something
• Invention – A new process or device
• Mechanism – A system of parts working together in a particular process
• Obsolete – No longer produced or not useful because it is too old
• Outdated – Not effective because it is too old or uses old technology
• Placebo – An inactive substance used in experiments as a control to test new drugs
• Plausible – Something that is reasonable or possible
• Revolutionise – To change something drastically and fundamentally
• State of the art – The most modern technology
• Systematic – Done according to a fixed plan or system

4. Activity 2 –Science & Technology Vocabulary Exercise

• experiments
• state of the art
• revolutionise
• outdated / obsolete
• genetically modified

5. Vocabulary for Science Domain& Scientists

There are many different branches of science, and the people who work in these fields have different names. When answering IELTS questions, It is better if you are more specific, so instead of simply stating ‘scientists’, you can use the specific name for the scientific field you are referring to. Below are some of the most commonly discussed branches of science and the names given to people who work in those fields. Then there is an exercise for you to practice using the words.

• Astronomy – The study of space and the universe – Astronomist
• Biology – The study of living organisms – Biologist
• Botany – The study of plants – Botanist
• Chemistry – The study of the substances of which matter is composed – Chemist
• Computation – The study of computers and IT – Computer scientist
• Ecology – The study of the environment – Ecologist
• Forensics – The use of scientific methods to investigate crime – Forensicscientist
• Genetics – The study of genes and hereditary characteristics – Geneticist
• Neuroscience – The study of the brain – Neuroscientist
• Physics – The study of the nature and properties of matter and energy – Physician
• Psychology – The study of the mind and behaviour – Psychologist
• Virology – The study of viruses – Virologist
• Zoology – The study of the structure and classification of animals – Zoologist

6. Activity 3 – Vocabulary Exercise for Science Domain & Scientists

• neuroscientists
• virologists
• forensic scientists
• computer scientists
• psychologists

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The digital era / the computer age / new media age. It is our time, the time of technology and gadgets, Facebook addiction, and knowledge-based society.

Example : The arrival of the digital era was so rapid that we have not yet managed to cope with all the consequences.

Another 3 words which you are very likely to use in you writing or speaking section on technology are:

Innovation / Breakthrough / Revolution

Innovation is an act of introducing something new. And if we observe rapid dramatic changes, we use revolution. As for technological revolution, it could often be triggered by a breakthrough – an act of making important discoveries.

The internet revolution changed the way that people got and shared information, affecting everything from social relations to the way they work.

Although always with risk, technological breakthroughs promise the most pressing global challenges of our time.

Now let’s discuss some useful word combinations.

Cutting-edge / rocket science / tech-savvy

The adjective cutting-edge basically means the most advanced, the latest. For example, cutting-edge technologies. As for rocket science , it is a slightly less formal expression which means an activity requiring considerable intelligence and ability.

Example : We also work with universities and other experts to ensure that we remain at the cutting edge of technology.

Example : Millennials are tech-savvy , thrifty, and more likely to stream entertainment online than other Americans.

Our next term is Cloud computing . Over the recent decades it has become a buzzword in the IT world. I will explain this term as easily as possible. Cloud computing means that instead of using all the applications physically installed on your computer you can access them over the Internet. They are provided as service by another company. And it applies not only to computer programs, but also to hardware capacity.

Example : The Google Docs service allows users to upload documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to Google’s data servers and serves as an example of cloud computing.

And here’re 2 more words: wireless and mobile. Do they have the same meaning? Yes and no. Sometimes you can use either, but they represent different concepts. Let me explain.

Mobile is a word to describe the nature of devices. A mobile device is one that can be taken anywhere. Usually these devices need a battery to work. But wireless does not mean mobile. Many non-mobile devices can connect to wireless networks as well as mobile devices. I hope you feel the difference.

I have also prepared a list of other useful tech related words and phrases. You probably know most of them. But I encourage you to think whether you normally use them while speaking or writing. Do you feel comfortable with them? If some of them confuse you, come up with several sentences to practice their usage. And remember to return to these words after a while.

• user-friendly – easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with;
• computer literate – able to use computers and related technology efficiently;
• o bsolete / outdated – no longer used because something newer exists : replaced by something newer;
• gadget / equipment (a piece of equipment) / appliance / device / hardware
• e-commerce – activities that relate to the buying and selling of goods and services over the Internet;
• social media – forms of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content;
• blogs – a Web site on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities, and experiences;
• viral – quickly and widely circulated from one Internet user to another, as in “a viral video”;
• to browse – to use a special program (called a browser) to find and look at information on the Internet;
• to download – to move or copy a file, program, etc., from a usually larger computer system to another computer or device;
• connection – the state when two or more devices are connected through the Internet or a network;
• cyber – of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (as the Internet);
• privacy – is the ability of an individual or group to seclude themselves, or information about themselves, and thereby express themselves selectively;
• applications / apps – is a computer program designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user;
• software – the programs that run on a computer and perform certain functions.

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Information Technology Vocabulary

These are useful words and phrases using  information technology vocabulary , a common topic in IELTS.

There is a an example of the word in context, but remember there are many different word forms so do your own research on the words and check how they are used in different situations.

You will find:

At the bottom of the page you will find links to essays connected to Information Technology topics. 

View model essays that include Information Technology vocabulary:

Developments in Information Technology

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Common IELTS Topics: Technology

Posted by David S. Wills | Nov 13, 2017 | IELTS Tips , Listening , Reading , Speaking , Writing | 2

Technology is one of the most common IELTS topics because it can come up in any part of the exam. Furthermore, technology is a part of our daily lives and thus an absolutely necessary topic in which to be fluent. So, let’s look at how it may come up in the IELTS exam and what technology vocabulary we need to learn.

Technology in IELTS Speaking

There are lots of possible questions you may be asked about technology in the IELTS speaking exam. Here are some.

• How often do you use the Internet?
• How much time do you spend using a computer at work or at home?
• Do you enjoy using technology?
• Do you own a computer?
• What do you mainly use a computer for?
• Do you use the Internet for your studies?
• Has the internet made your job / studies easier?
• Have you ever taken a course to improve your computer skills?
• Do you use any gadgets on a daily basis?
• Which device do you prefer to use for browsing the internet?

You may be asked to describe a technology you often use or a kind of gadget. In one surprising cue card, candidates were asked to describe a time when they couldn’t use a phone! Here’s my sample answer for that:

• What kind of technological developments have made the biggest impact on our lives?
• Do you think people rely too much on modern technology?
• Do you think we need to know much about computers?
• How do computers affect our everyday life?
• Do you agree that some people use technology for communication too much?
• Do computers make it much easier to study?
• Would you agree that the rapid development of digital technology has had a positive impact on the world of work?
• What is the most important piece of technology in our lives?
• How effective is the use of computers in the classroom?
• Do you think that the rate of technological expansion will slow down in the years to come?
• What do you think are the important things people need to learn when they start using computers?
• Do you think men and women view technological devices differently?

Answering any of these questions gives you a chance to show off your technology vocabulary, which we shall look at in the next section.

Technology Vocabulary

It is really important that IELTS candidates know a lot of technology vocabulary. However, this is where textbooks often fail us. The vocabulary used to describe technology changes almost as quickly as technology itself!

Case in point: A few years ago, I was teaching at a university in China and all the textbooks had things like:

• cassette tape
• surfing the net

However, this is all really old fashioned! Whilst it might be useful to know these words and phrases, they are unlikely to be things you will talk about in the IELTS speaking test. After all, some of these are practically ancient by now.

It’s important then to keep on top of relatively new developments. you don’t need to be an expert in computer studies or anything, but you should know some common terms for talking about technology in daily life:

• instant messaging

You should be able to talk about social media, using the most common words and phrases there:

• friend/unfriend

All of these will help you to give better answers when talking about technology or technology-related subjects in your IELTS speaking test.

Here’s a whole video about technology vocabulary:

Technology in IELTS Writing

Technology could appear in either part of the IELTS writing exam but it is more likely to come up in task 2. Here are some example questions:

Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development? * When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? * Some people argue that technological inventions, such as smartphones, are making people less socially active. Do you agree or disagree?

Be careful when answering these questions. Much of the technology vocabulary you learn online (including the video above) is a bit informal. In particular, verbs relating to social media can be quite inappropriate for a formal essay. It is not bad English, but you may find yourself marked down for not using formal enough language.

Technology for IELTS Listening

Of course, it is very possible that your IELTS listening exam could contain information about technology. It is, however, unlikely to be very specialised and you would only need to know some quite basic language. Here are some examples of IELTS technology topics in the listening exam .

Technology for IELTS Reading

Technology is an incredibly common topic in the reading exam. Here, a good vocabulary for technology would definitely come in handy.

Here are some example tests you can see on other websites:

• Technology & Crime
• Hard Disk Technology 
• Is Science Dangerous?
• Art & Technology

You can also check out this speaking and reading lesson about mobile phones.

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David S. Wills is the author of Scientologist! William S. Burroughs and the 'Weird Cult' and the founder/editor of Beatdom literary journal. He lives and works in rural Cambodia and loves to travel. He has worked as an IELTS tutor since 2010, has completed both TEFL and CELTA courses, and has a certificate from Cambridge for Teaching Writing. David has worked in many different countries, and for several years designed a writing course for the University of Worcester. In 2018, he wrote the popular IELTS handbook, Grammar for IELTS Writing and he has since written two other books about IELTS. His other IELTS website is called IELTS Teaching.

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IELTS Topic-based vocabulary: science and technology; with definitions/meanings and example sentences

This post focuses on a shortlist of some most common words used in IELTS Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening . Here, IELTS candidates can learn and practice science and technology- related words and phrases. All the words are given here with definitions/meanings and their use in example sentences. This vocabulary list will help you write essays and speak on new inventions, research, technology and science-related topics etc. 

Vocabulary list on ‘Science and Technology’ :  

Attribute – a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something – His attributes such as honesty and helpfulness has made him a special person.

Apex – tip; summit; the highest part or top of something, particularly one forming a point – The apex of an Egyptian pyramid is different from a Mayan pyramid.

Broadband – a dynamic transmission system that uses a broader range of frequencies, which enables a big chunk of messages to be communicated at the same time – Although she doesn’t have wireless Internet, she has a  broadband  connection.

Butterfly effect / Chaos theory – the phenomenon whereby a minute localized change in a compound system can have great effects elsewhere – The phrase ‘Butterfly Effect’ refers to the likelihood that very small, seemingly insignificant changes (such as a butterfly flapping its wings) might create large, unexpected events elsewhere.

Computer literacy – level of knowledge with the basic hardware and software (and now Internet) concepts that lets a person to use computers for data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic communications – Nowadays most company want people with computer literacy .

Consciousness – the state of being aware of and responsive to one’s surroundings – The patient had regained consciousness this afternoon.

Coordination – the association of the different components of a complex body or actions so as to enable them to team up efficiently – The app’s coordination with other software is remarkable.

Creativity – the utilization of imagination or original ideas to generate something; inventiveness – The professor admired the creativity that prevailed among the group of young scientists.

Database/ databank – a structured set and mainly a very large sum of data held in a computer, particularly one that is accessible in different ways – The log in the organization’s database/databank by outsiders is illegal.

Device/ tech gadget – a thing made or adapted for a particular reason, mainly a piece of automatic or electronic gear – This particular device/ tech gadget can easily access your smartphone to track your location.

Digital – a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic – The report shows that acidity of soil in that region was caused by acid rain .

Discover – find out something or some place for the first time – The team of astrophysicists discovered a new comet recently.

Domino effect – also known as chain reaction, is the cumulative effect produced when one event sets off a chain of similar events – The successful implementation of the project will create a positive domino effect and gradually develop the area.

Evidence – proof of something or some action – There are hundreds of scientific evidences to prove that the device did not work appropriately.

Experiment – a scientific process taken on making a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact – The Company had to shut down their experiment on monkeys to obey the ruling.

Furnace – an enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, e.g. for smelting metals – This furnace is used for producing lead.

Genetically modified – (of an organism or crop) containing genetic substances that has been synthetically altered so as to create a desired trait – There was controversial debate over the utilization of genetically modified crops.

Harness – a  piece  of  equipment  with  straps  and  belts , used to  control  or  hold  in  place  a  person ,  animal , or  object – She fastened the safety  harness  firmly round her waist prior to starting the drop.

Horizontal – parallel to the flat surface of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical – The machine had a horizontal arm fixed to a vertical shaft.

Hormone – a regulatory material formed in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate particular cells or tissues into work – The rude behaviour among some pregnant women is triggered by hormones .

Invention – creation of something – The invention of computer has changed the course of human civilization.

Mechanism – a system of parts working together in a machine – The reproductive mechanism in these special cells is remarkable.

Mediocre – of only average quality; not very good – In spite of being a  mediocre  student at best, Thomas had thrived on science and turned out to be the most successful biologist.

Neuroscience – the scientific study of the nervous system – She studied about neuroscience research on monkeys in her third year in the medical school.

Niche – denoting or relating to products, services, or interests that attract a tiny, specialized section of the demographics – Many people try to find their niche in the job market but fail to get that easily.

Nutrition – food or nourishment – The kittens lacked nutrition and suffered a lot.

Peripheral – on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area – His peripheral vision showed that an auto was trying to pass him.

Physiology – the branch of biology that handles the regular functions of living organisms and their parts – Doctors are experts in human anatomy and physiology .

Placebo-effect – An amazing phenomenon in which a  placebo  – a fake treatment, an inactive substance like sugar, distilled water or saline solution – can at times develop a patient’s state simply due to the person’s expectation that the medicine will be helpful – The doctor is hopeful about the patient’s quick recovery learning about the placebo-effect .

Plausible – (of an argument or statement) apparently sensible or probable – The scientists could find no plausible explanation for the disappearance of those wild-birds.

Predictable – able to be known, seen, or declared in advance – These recent diseases follow an extremely  predictable  pattern.

Psychology – the scientific study of the human mind and its activities, particularly those affecting behaviour in a specified context – She was a great author of human psychology and metaphysics.

Pulley – a wheel with a wavy rim around which a string passes, which changes the direction of a force applied to the string and is used to lift heavy weights – Ancient waterholes or wells did not have pulley system; so a heavy bucket was usually thrown with a firm string to collect water.

Selfie – a photograph taken by oneself, typically with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media – Nowadays young people like to take selfies a lot.

Space exploration – the use of astronomy and space technology to investigate outer space – Space exploration in this century has progressed way more than the last century.

Specialist – expert; a person who focuses mainly on a specific subject or activity; a person extremely skilled in a particular and restricted field – Younan Nowzaradan is an Iranian-American vascular surgery specialist .

Stimulate – raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system) – Some free-hand exercise may stimulate your muscles.

Surveillance – close observation; careful watching – The Chief of Police has assigned a surveillance team in the red-light areas.

Systematically – according to a fixed plan or system; methodically – Computers will scan all the data systematically every week using this software.

Techie – a person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing – My cousin is a techie and he specialized in graphic design.

Technophobe – a person who fears, dislikes, or avoids new technology – Hannah is a technophobe and so she’s not going to attend the digital conference.

Trait – a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person – They examined every trait of the selected persons.

Trigger – cause (a device) to function – He accidentally triggered the alarm.

Upgrade – develop (something) to a higher standard, especially (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components – The company has upgraded its software to control the robotics department better.

Vertical – standing or pointing directly up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line – He placed the apples on the top of a vertical wall.

Website – a set of related web pages positioned under a single domain name – www.ieltsdeal.com is a website related to the IELTS course.

Weight – a measure of the heaviness of an object – After doing some exercise for a week his weight became perfect. 

Wireless – using radio, microwaves, etc. (instead of wires or cables) to transmit signals – Wireless internet is not available in many places up till now.

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Emma thank you so much, This english class is excellent, I am an telecom engineer, I am from Mexico. greetings!

Hi there Emma. I would like to know more about as if and as though. For example:

She acts as if she were a kid.

Let’s convert it into past tense She acted as if she were a kid. (I find this easier to say)

She acted as if she had been a kid. (questionable).

Thank you so much Emma for your efforts

Dear Emma , thank you so much , you really make lessons very simple and easy to understand .

Forgot to say , i got 100 / 100

thanks a lot Emma and EngVid,this is really good job you to give us all lessons to freely and sincerely

hello emmat you perfectly masters education

Emma, I would like to know if I can use the term ” brand new ” instead of ” State of the art “, Do they mean the similar? For instance, brand new Samsung phone = state of the art Samsung phone

Great lesson!

My major and my work are connected with IT. Glitch is similar to bug.

A bug is a device that is used to locate people and objects. A bug is also an error in software.

its great emma thanks a lot i love the way you,ve done

Thank u alot Emma :)

Great Emma, thanks !

thanks Emma the lesson and vocabulary very important to us thank you so much my teacher.

It’s really cool ^^

Great question…. Its show me that I need to learn more English…

very good lesson

Thanks, Emma. I got 10 out of 10.

Emma u r superb thanks for teaching

Hi Emma. I did very well on this quiz.And yuou are teachersavy.:) But i wonder why you always say ”lets get started instead of sayin ”lets start”. What is the diffrence between two actions ?

Emma, you are pretty and make lessons easy and fun to stydy. Keep doing this great job. Congratulations.

Thanks,for very good lesson.

Thank you! Useful words!

I can say that today I have been connected with this website all my day :D Thanks for every virtual English class! I learnt many things.

Thanks emma

Thanks for this class, I learn a lot with you

thank you ^^

Very good lesson, and the best score as well…

It’s a good place and method to improve our english.

Thanks EMMA and to all the crew…

thanks emma ^^~

thanks a lot i learn many definitions her .

Yours sincerely, Recep

that is great, merci

good job love your stile >>

Thank you Emma

I appreciated your services madam Emma.

Ms, Amma, I have prepared an essay for my very important test and it has a specific role in my test, could you provide me , your contact details I mean your email address I want to sen it, because it should be reviewed before submision by a native english teacher.

Was good to learned about tech

Thank you Emma … I get 9

Thank you dear Emma!!!!

Thank you (^_^).

yes thanks you

Thanks for your sharing.

Caould you please let me know the website where I can study effective words to success in IELTS speaking.

Thanks in advance

Thank you Emma, U teach very clear.

All materials on this web site is great

You’re great!

Thank you very much!

Thank you so much you were fantastic thanks a lot , i think we need more examples thank you.

thanks so much, hard a full complete class today. keep doing the wonderful work you’re a great teacher

I am a technophile. Got 10/10 in the quiz. :D

WoW ! i got 100 :D

thanks a lot emma mam

It was a nice lesson! Thanks Emma!

Thanks Emma, you’ve got a state of art method to teach English, your way is compact but still greatly helpful. I have become a Emmaphile after listening to some of your lectures.

thanks it’s very helpful lesson ^_^

Thanks a lot i appreciate everything you done. keep up the good work

thank you so much! :)

Thank you Emma! You’re the most helpful person in the world!

Thank you very much. Now, I’m a engvidphile. Is it correct? “engVidphile”

Hi Emma. Thank you for your help. Your teaching English is so much mean to me. Stay here longer and teach us some more stuff. Unmi

Dear emma, Thanks a lot for the lesson,I think i’m going to put it in practice.

hiiiiiiiiiiii EMMA i’m so glad to from such a teacher your presentations make a very good sense to me to be useful lessons. you’re my best teacher on engvid thanks

thanks emma, I have learned new words!!!!!!

Howdy, Emma! First, thanks a bunch for the lesson. I really enjoyed it. I would also appreciate if you taught a lesson on fashion vocabulary and common expressions in this field.

Once again thank you very much. Take care!

Thank you,Emma!

If you ask me, this Video is state of the art. It seems to me that I’m technophile, am I ?

Thanks lots……. I wan to ask you. My english teacher during my secondary time said then that. If will use” mind”to ask for something in sentence that the reply will be negative. It is true. E.g did you mind to give me our pen. Said if you say NO as the answer it mean Yes, but if you Yes as the answer it mean No. So enlight me more about it.

Thank you so much emma mam, your lessons are very good and your way of teaching is attractive.

I like the way you teach. You seem to me very professional and easy going. In my book you are a smart and cultivated teacher. Do not worry if you are technophobe, as far as you aim your goals, I will be a faithful student of yours. I truly enjoy your lessons, I always learn something new. Regards.

Hi, Emma, Thanks a lot for your lessons. And besides, you are very attractive !!! I’d like to know how to use “what” or “which” in cases of connecting clauses. For example : I remember my mother, what/which (?) makes me happy.

i got 100 marks

Hi Emma, thank you so much for this lesson and I´ll continue improving my English for sure using these key words. Have a great evening and as always it´s a privilege to take classes from you, best regards. Javier.

Thanks a lot Emma. For someone like a technophobe like me I really want something that is user-friendly too.^^

i got 10 correct out of 10. pls prepare video on every subject that may be in the exam.

Thanks alot

me too 10 correct. thanks Emma.

amazing … amazing i got 100 in my all quizzes. thanks Emma.

Thanks a lot.

Hi, Emma! Thanks a lot!

Dear Emma, Thank you very much for your lessons:they improve my language level!=)

Emma, why you dont like techlology?

Can I say glitching, is it right ?

Hi, Emma Thank you for teach us about this important matter. Technology is everywhere!

you are avery professional teacher and enjoy so much from your lessons .you have awonderful way for teaching lessons

Yey! I got 100. Thank you so much, Emma and to all the teachers here in engvid. I learned a lot.

I adore your way of teaching! Congrats

Thanks Emma, another good one, may god bless you.

passed I got 100 for this lecture

Good one, Thx!

Great lesson.. Thx

you are the best teacher Emma…great hugs from Istanbul…

cảm ơn cô emma nhiều. em nghe và làm quiz được 5/10 hi

Thanks Mam Emma, I got 90%.

hi Emma, you’re such a wonderful teacher. I love watching all your lessons in engvid.com, It enhances my vocabulary and communication skills in one way or another. Words like what you’ve just shown in this vidz are extremely useful in our everyday life… All the best….

You really score high on people hearts, Thanks for the magnificent class !!

it was very useful lesson, thank you Emma for this nice video.

tks for your lecture :)

Thanks Emma, you should be proud of this lesson.

I wish to express my gratitude for the session you explained about the vocabulary about technology. Several times I used ‘the Technology’ rather than ‘Technology’. After following your lessons, now I gain confident in my English language.

Thanks Emma!! You’re an excelent teacher!!

*excellent… :)

Great lesson, now I’ll understand a lot more when people talks about technology

thanks, emma. I’ve got 100

This video is so great!! Now i could use more high level of vocabulary in technology sector!

Thank you very much for yor lesson. so i am interested of your teaching.

Thank you so much Miss Emma, you are a great teacher.

Greetings from Machu Picchu- Peru.

I want to know about the meaning of “duh!!!”.When I respond to my friends comments,sometimes she says “duh!!”.I really don’t understand what it is.

Also I want to know about the transition “yet”.

Hi there! I am technophile so I need cutting-edge technology in order to be Tech-savvy.Unfortunetly, in my country a lot of glitches of using the Internet.Thanks a lot dear Emma!

thanks miss.. God bless you..

Thank You emma :) ur advise is really helpful :)

Thank you..Emma..I got 100%..and this is very helpful information.

A great lecture, thank you))

There are many vocabularies that I have never known before. They are so useful for my IELTS preparation. Thanks Emma :)

Thanks you my lecture, It’s a useful lesson on technology word group.

Hello Emma! Thanks for the valuable lesson. I just have one quick question: Could we use all the words in this video for both formal and informal writing? If not, which ones are formal and which ones are not? Thanks in advance

Very useful lesson. Thank you!!!

nice lesson

i used to get a 2600 atary console with many cardrigdes but not an Odissey console in 1980 .it is called videogames. that’s outdated . after i bought a superninterndo console in the early 1990s. they sell in city Lima Perú . in Florida they doesnt sell it anymore . they are obsolete, outdated . maybe through amazon.com you can find it . i think it is a pawn shop . like a good will ,thrift shop .

looks like antique shop . threft shop in Florida . you use gift card , prepaid credit card for the new technology .

thanks emma

thanks Emma ,really it’s very useful lesson , I get benefit from your lesson , I hope you happiness .

thank you so much Emma

thanks Emma, i am tech savvy.

thanks Emma.

Again 100 %. Love u Emma

100% Thank you Emma

It is very useful thank very much Emma

thank you Emma for this valuable lesson

best regards

thank you Emma

thank you Emma ^_^

Your teaching technique is very clear and the video is informative

Hy emma am really impressed with this site .Thanks for helping the people like me . I need correction when ever i comment if imade a mistake

Dear Emma, Thanks a lot for this lesson, your lessons, as all on engvid.com is very user friendly… Kind regards Zurab M.

thank you Miss Emma :)

Thanks a lot

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! I did it and got full mark :D Thank you my teacher Emma

thanx, it is very useful))

Thanks Emma, you are excellent teacher!

east or west emma madam is the best ,, so kind of u emma madam ,,thanks a lot

Thank you so much Emma I hope these phrases will be useful in my TOEFL exam.I am technophile in terms of improving my English.

thanks to all teachers and ı hope these vıdeos wıll help me a lot ın Toefl exam

Thank you Emma.

Hi icant watch the lessons

thank you so much Emma. I got 100/100

I got 100% I cant say enough thanks Emma)))

Hey…. Your new student: can I learing english lenguage

you are an awesome teacher.thank you

10/10 ! thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow I got 100. Thank you emma

Great! I got 100 too =) Thanks, teacher!

Thanks a lot Emma!

Thank you. This lesson is very user-friendly.

Thanks for technology! It helps to us for learning English and doing it easier.

Thank you. I have learnt some new words :)

HI miss Emma. im preparing foe TOEFL iBT and i really need more vidoes on how to pra-phrase the passages , how to take notes and some writing skills. if possible please do some more videos specially for TOEFL.

100% for my first time :)

Hi Emma, you are making my english better, your english is very clear and understandable. Thanks for your help

I got 10/10…thanks

thank.. emma, your english is very clear to understand :)

Thank you very much, Emma! You are a great teacher, your lessons are easy to remember. Hello from Kazakhstan!

Alhamdulillah, 10 correct out of 10 Thanks Emma :)

Hi Emma, I’m a System Analyst and I really love Technology. I am glad, every thing that you said about Technology is what I live with every single. Now I can say, that I’m a technophile,

Thanks a lot for your great lesson.

thank you so much Emma, and i learn a lot from the video you prepared.

Engvid is very user-friendly. By the way, I am Technophile:) Take care.

I don’t know technophobes.

I got 100 :D thanks Emma

To be honest, I underestimated the topic of this video until I discovered a world of words due to this lesson. The word “technophile” I strongly believe could be extremely useful in the TOEFL, so thats why I decided to look some other words suffixed with -phile- likewise autophile, aerophile, astrophile, computerphile, bibliophile, gospelphile, pianophile, brandophile, caninophile, americophile… I would say if they are not helpful at the end, at least I increased my vocabulary lol

A few more you may encounter: “Anglophile” and “Francophile” (someone who admires English/French culture), “cinephile” (someone who is an expert or passionate about film), “ailurophile” (someone who loves cats). Not all -phile/-philia words have a positive meaning, however. “Necrophilia” means a sexual interest in dead bodies; a “pedophile” is someone who is sexually interested in children. Both are considered dangerous and disturbing!

Thank you for your enriching replay. Your insights are worth their weight in gold.Thanks again! Greetings from Dominican Republic!

It’s the first time to know these words ? Thanks alot

Hi there it’s very interesting all these work that you writre before

thank you you are the best

thaaaaaaaaank you

thank you so much for warm support by videos

YOU ARE NUMBER 1 EMMA.THANKS A LOT.

Thanks, Emma. I learned something new.I got 90.

i like this lesson

Hello Dear Emma,

I want to get memorise more words of toelf. what can help me about it? and can you mail me more words about exam? [email protected]

Kind Regards, Halil ÇETİN

Dear Emma; I love technology so that it provides to me to follow this excellence lecture

thank you so much, Emma, you the best. your method of teaching is extremely unique. I will have to pass a TOEFL exam next month. wish me luck. kind regards. from morocco.

Excellent class. Congratulations!

Thanks Ms Emma.

Hi Emma thanks for your vide, I need 7 score could you help to get more vocabulary about this score,, regards

Many thanks for good lessons.

Emma, where are you live? To send you flowers :). Excelent lessons

It’s time to buy a new IPhone X. :)

I’d bought a state of the art computer last month, because I am a techno pile. Also, I studied Information Technology that is why I’m tech-savvy :) :)

You got 9 correct out of 10Excelent lessons

thank you Emma! You are great teacher…

Hello Emma, I am preparing for my IELTS exams, please can you help me to get high band score.

Thank you so much Emma your teaching methodolgy is really amazing..

that’s good

that was very usefull..

a technophile is someone who has never had sex?

Thank for your valuable info emma

Thanks so much.

Thanks alot Emma :) Really great efforts

Thank you, Emma!

I am a technophobe, but my friend is a tehnophile.

wow i got 10 out of 10

thanks Emma

Thks a lot Emma for your help…

Hi, Emma Thank you very much I made some exams test my self.

This lesson was comprehensive, is good for people who have not contact with tech terms, greetings Emma

Thank you very much for the lessons. I have a lot of fun with the alternatives of the questions, like “Technophile is someone has never had sex”. kkk

Thank you Ms. Emma for a good lesson.

Thanks Mrs Emma about your efforts

10/10! Great! I’m a technophile. I use internet to learning English recently. Emma is my first internet English teacher. Thanks, Emma!

Great lessons.

I watched this video twice on April 18, 2021, and took the quiz after watching it once. I got 10 correct out of 10.

Hi Emma, thanks for teaching us your knowledge, “God bless you” I´m preparing to do the IELTS test. if you can teach me more about IELTS test such as; task 1, task 2, reading and speaking it would be nice from you or if you want we might keep in touch by email [email protected] but if you disagree well I will continue watching your videos. Thanks again

Thanks for your excellent lessons Emma. I learned some new vocabulary and so many new things.

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Top 27 Useful Words for Writing an Essay About Technology

Almost each day when you are reading news, you find out that there are some discoveries and innovations in technology. And it’s not surprising, as we are living in the era of technology now. For this reason, you will definitely be assigned with an essay about technology one day. If this day is today, we recommend you to read this article and follow the recommendations you find in it. Also, you will see a list of words that are necessary for a paper on the mentioned topic.

What to Write About?

If your teacher didn’t give you a specific topic, you should examine the ideas listed below. There are no narrow topics here; these are directions on what to write about in your technology essay .

• Analyze the impacts of technologies on specific aspects of life. Technologies have influence on diverse spheres of our lives. This can be social, cultural, political, or even personal life. It depends on the type of essay you are going to complete. It is also important to take into consideration the discipline you are writing for.
• Discuss the changes in technologies. Write about changes that recently happened in the approach of designing or using technologies. You can compare changes in attitude towards technologies for a certain period of time. Also, you need to analyze the reasons and effects of such changes.
• Describe certain technologies. You can focus on series of products of a certain company or even on one product of a company. You can also compare different products which are related to one sphere such as medicine, public safety, home devices, or anything of this nature.
• Make the overview of a specific sphere of technologies. Compare technologies which are related to a specific sphere. You can discuss which laptop is the most convenient for business or gaming, or you can try to investigate which mobile phone is the safest for children of school age.

Choose the listed directions and make topics out of them for your essay about technology. You need to narrow down the listed ideas by making them more specific.

Vocabulary for Writing a Technology Essay

Below, you will see a list of words which can be helpful for completing an essay about technology. Also, we have completed examples with these words so that you can understand how to use them. Hopefully, this list will help with creating your essay.

User-friendly

Cutting edge

Breakthrough

Technophobe

Indispensable

Social media

Labor-saving

Cyber crime

Cyber safety

Technophile

State-of-the-art

Computer literate

• Technological progress

Digital natives

• Many users prefer the iPhone for its user-friendly interface.
• When you are boarding a plane, you will be asked to turn off all electronic devices or switch them to airplane mode.
• The Chinese market is on the cutting edge of technologies.
• Self-driving trucks are among the various breakthrough technologies this year.
• Many people born in the 1940s can be called technophobes for their hostile position towards innovation in technology.
• Making viral videos is becoming one of the most commonly-used marketing tools today for its relative cheapness.
• Compact discs have become obsolete – USB flash drives are used much more often.
• Mobile phones are indispensable for youth. Many young people confess that they feel defenseless without their phones.
• Social media leaves no chance for privacy nowadays. It’s almost impossible to conceal your location.
• In the 21 st century, labor-saving devices are a necessity, not a luxury. Soon, there will be vacuum-cleaning robots in each house.
• Cyber crimes are becoming more dangerous and more common in spite of all preventive measures taken by the FBI towards cyber safety .
• Technophiles spend a lot of money on buying new technologies even if new models are not greatly modified compared to previous models.
• Modern gadgets are not designed for long-term service. This is the way companies boost sales.
• When you are looking for a hotel in an unknown city, one of the important criteria which you consider while searching is access to internet in the room.
• People in developing countries don’t have the ability to use state-of-the-art technologies.
• Some people are determined that e-commerce is fraudulent and it’s impossible to safely buy products through the internet.
• Some kids are more computer literate than their parents because they were born in the age of active technological progress .
• Children born in the late 90s and at the beginning of the 21 st century are digital natives. They are able to master new technologies much faster than representatives of other generations.
• Many companies that design technologies spend much money on testing their products to make them as intuitive to use as possible .
• Censorship is the characteristic of a totalitarian regime.
• Before going to the mall, I usually browse products on the internet.
• Today, it’s hard to find computers that don’t have wireless connections.

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Technology Vocabulary for Speaking

So many students confuse academic language for writing task 2 and spoken, informal language. In this lesson, you will learn lots of language for your speaking test for the topic of technology.

Forms of the word:

• technology (n)
• technologies (pl n)
• technological (adj)

The article below is about why men like modern technological devices. It’s written informally and with humour. I’ve underlined useful words for you to learn and practice using. The questions are at the bottom of the passage but I’ve also put a couple of links to them in the passage itself for easy access – check the Qs link.

Why Men Like Gadgets

Be it communication devices, play station, music systems, sports gear, cars and other electronic equipments, men share a special relationship with gadgets . It’s only when a woman understands her man’s fondness for these gizmos , are they able to balance their relationship with them. Here’s why men believe in romancing their gadgets:

Sense of freedom

For most men, the cell phone, or their wireless PDA and compact notebook are symbols of freedom. The mere fact that they own one such gadget makes a man feel unbound. Men can store a lot of information in their tiny devices and feel confident. Qs Questions:

• Men are always after the latest ………….
• There’s nothing worse than sitting next to a ………… person
• I wouldn’t say he’s lacking in ……….. He’s so full of himself.
• If you can’t get to sleep, try to avoid drinking caffeinated drinks after 5pm or not using any ………. such as tablets that have a bright screen late at night. That should …………..

Sense of power

Gadgets like laser pointers provides a sense of power for men. Men love to feel powerful and gadgets enhance their supremacy, at least they feel so. The SUV cars and high-speed Internet connections are all demonstrations of power for men.

Ego-boosters The funkiest cars, the tiniest video camera, the most expensive function-laden watch, and the fastest computer – all these work as ego-boosters for men. In fact, men use gadgets to impress each other. Arm wrestling, bike racing or drinking competitions are no more the ways to prove masculinity; it’s these gadgets that do the trick now. They are the new way to show off wealth, taste, advancement and knowledge.  Qs Questions:

Gadgets lure women A classy car, latest cell phone, expensive watches and other gadgets, men think, help impress women.

Need to fidget Men often have a tendency to get restless easily and gadgets contribute to the cause. Television remote control, mobile phones, laptops are few perfect examples of “fidgeting gadgets” men tend to use.

Stress buster Men prefer to avoid talking about the subject that’s giving them stress and gadgets often work as a stress buster in such situations. Engaging themselves in gadgets is the way men choose to de-stress themselves.

Source of article: Passage from Times of India

Vocabulary Practice

Complete the sentence using a word or words taken from the article above. This is not an IELTS reading exercise, it is just an exercise to practice using the language in the passage. You may need to change the form of the word.

Here is a list of useful vocabulary. See below for the audio to listen to the pronunciation.

• gadget = tool, device , implement (informal)
• gizmos = gadget, device (informal)
• unbound = liberated
• ego = self-image, self-esteem
• ego-booster = something that enhances a person’s self-image (informal)
• funky = cool, trendy, happening (informal)
• do the trick = do exactly what is needed (informal)
• function-laden = full of functions (informal)
• fidget – move nervously and continuously (informal)
• stress buster = something which reduces stress (informal)
• to be after something = to want something (informal)
• to be full of oneself = to be over-confident and have a lot of self-esteem
• gadgets or gizmos (could also be singular)
• gadgets or gizmos / do the trick

Example of an IELTS speaking question with model answer:

• Question: Do you like modern technology?
• Answer: Yes, I do. I’m pretty gadget mad actually. Whenever they release an up-grade, I’m the first in line to see what new functions they’ve incorporated into the new model and how it works. My friends are always saying that I spend too much money on the latest gizmos.

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Greetings mam, Mam, I’ve a question in my mind related to vocabulary. Can we use these vocabulary words for any topic or we’ve to stick for technology topic ? For instance, can I use ” ego-booster ” for any topic or it’s only for technology. If I say, cricket is a ego-booster for me or reading English novels help me to stress buster.

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Hi Can we use informal words in ielts speaking? such as gadgets, funky, do the trick, fidget, stress buster, to be after something and gizmos.

Yes. The speaking test is informal and it is essential you use these kinds of words. However, this is not true for writing which is formal.

The funny thing is I have’t met an IELTS teacher so far who would say the same as the previous teacher. It is constantly changeable when it comes to defining the Speaking part as formal or informal. The matter refers to other portions and facets of the IELTS test.

It is not my opinion that the speaking test is informal. It is a fact. IELTS speaking is informal. Please make sure that you are getting information from teachers who have actually completed the IELTS examiner training or from official sources.

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Dear Liz Thanks you are doing very well.I have issue with reading I always take so long to finished my reading and can’t finish. How can I improve

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could word ”NATIZEN” be suitable for the 2nd blank.

Well, when students feel panic, they forget everything whatever they know. So, everybody feel panic.. Those students who are strong physically, mentally they can fight with fear and win the game.This is called self-believe, self-confidence.Well I,m also one player.. I have to take out every fear and i should move on n grow stronger….. Oom

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Hi Liz, I have gone through your IELT’s information and tips and I found it useful, in fact, very useful especially your lecture on introduction of task 2 in academic writing. I have got band 6 last time but I am thriving for getting band 7 in writing, I have learnt how to paraphrase introduction and develop arguments in favour and against the topic with relevant examples. I just want to ask you that should I use separate paragraph for each individual idea or I can sum up two or three ideas in one paragraph, does it effect my overall score?

hi my name is mandeep i did my ielts exam 3 time but my writing score is 5.5 always please suggest me because i need 6 each band.

hi could you tell me, how can i get 6 band score in general ielts . tell me the way of preparing. i hope you will give me a proper way of prepar the exam. Thank you.

You need to read all tips and information pages. This blog is for students aiming for band score 6 and over so all pages are relevant to you. For detailed training in writing task 2 (both GT and academic), see my advanced lessons: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore Liz

Hi your tips would help me prepare my ielts which i have booked on 24th of oct.15. I am immensely impressed with your tips. Would you mind sharing your tips on how to score above 6 in listening and reading please.i always lack in this two skills.😕

See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-reading-tips-how-can-i-improve-my-score/ . All tips on this blog are for students aiming for band 6, 7 8 and 9. Just read through the tips and lessons on the main pages. All the best Liz

I can not develop ideas in task 2 so what can I do to develop idea.

Start reading my essay ideas and read all model essays online to gather ideas for topics. Liz

Hi! Liz, i am going to write my ielts exam on 29th of august, 2015 in jaipur,India . can you suggest me some imlortant tricks to score well means about reading , speaking n all. thank you. i’ll wait fr ur rply.

For tips, please read all information pages and then work through my tips and lessons on each of the main sections. All the best Liz

Hi ! i am following your all tips but i little bit confused in reading .how can it solve my problem?

hi,I’m glad to join this website.I’ve recently taken ielts, but didn’t satisfy my results: speaking was 6 , reading 6, listening 6, but my writing was 5 . Would you not mind can you recommend some suggestions to improve my writing skill along with this materials and videos. Thanks ,beforehand.

My main advice is to improve your English language. Your English contains too many errors and that is probably the reason you got band 5. Work on developing more accurate English. All the best Liz

I gave 3 times of ielts but every time I lose my score in reading and writing can you give me please any tricks and advice to get good score in ielts.

It is probably due to your level of English. You will need to improve your understanding of English and your ability to produce accurate language. All the best Liz

I am so confused how to learn vocablaury for ielts

Review words for topics and then practice using them either in answering speaking questions or writing an essay. Also make lists of paraphrases for listening and reading. Liz

HI i dont know what is the best source of vocab for ielts??

There is a book called “Vocabulary for IELTS” that is very useful. And you can google more websites which have vocabulary lists. Unfortunately, my vocabulary page isn’t finished yet and I need to add more lessons. All the best Liz

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IELTS Speaking Vocabulary. Technology

On this page we've gathered essential IELTS speaking vocabulary for Technology topic. It can be used to answer various questions about technology on IELTS Speaking test and achieve a high score.

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• computer age : the period in modern history characterized by rapid technology development and widespread computer use. Living in a computer age has many benefits.
• computer buff : a user who is good at working with a computer. Mike is a computer buff. He got an A+ on his programming exam.
• computer fatigue : a syndrome of tiredness resulting from long computer usage. About 60% of IT specialists are affected by computer fatigue.
• cutting-edge : something innovational and leading. Cutting-edge technology.
• desktop PC : a personal computer that remains on a desk. I have an old desktop PC that I use for surfing the net when I’m home.
• digital editing : a process of changing digital materials like audio or video files. Being good at digital editing is essential in our time.
• download (podcasts) : to save a copy of a file from the internet to your own device. Yesterday I downloaded a few films that I plan to watch during the weekends.
• essential : something you can’t imagine your life without. Internet is an essential piece of technology for many people.
• gadget : an advanced piece of technology, like smartphone. Nowadays almost everybody owns a gadget.
• geek : someone who is obsessed with technology, especially computers. My friend is a real geek. He owns a bunch of computers and other gadgets.
• hold the line : wait a minute. She told me to hold the line, because she had to open the door.
• large screen : a big-sized monitor. A few days ago I decided to renew my computer, so I bought a large screen for it.
• light years ahead : very far away from. Modern computers are light years ahead of those which people used in 90s.
• on the cutting edge : at the forefront of progress. Paul's new laptop is on the cutting edge of technology.
• operating system : the most important program that runs the computer. I chose to buy a laptop which is based on the Windows operating system.
• out of steam : tired, exhausted. Due to today's intense workday I am out of steam, so I won’t be able to work tomorrow.
• rocket science : a very complicated subject for someone. Biology is a rocket science for me. I don’t understand anything in it.
• send an attachment : send an email with an added file. My brother sent an attachment with his homework to the professor.
• silver surfer : an old person, who uses the Internet. Uncle Bob is a silver surfer. He uses the Internet every day, although he’s almost 70.
• social media : media used to interact with other people. Facebook is the biggest social media in the world.
• time-consuming and inefficient : something that takes too much of your time and isn’t rational to do. I find watching football time-consuming and inefficient.
• to access websites/email : to visit websites/email. John accessed his email today to see if he had received any letters.
• to back up files : to make a copy of files in case of a computer problem. I had to back up files on my computer, because I was going to reinstall my operating system.
• to be stuck behind a computer : to use computer for a long period of time. A lot of teenagers are stuck behind their computers all day.
• to boot up : to start a computer. I booted up my computer as soon as I got home.
• to browse websites : to search for websites. I spent a few hours browsing the websites today, until I found was I was looking for.
• to crash : to suddenly stop working. My computer crashed when I was writing my essay.
• to go online : to use the Internet. Millions of people go online every day.
• to navigate a website : to find what you need on the website. Navigating a website is not very easy, especially if the website is poorly designed.
• to pull the plug : to end an activity. After being stuck behind a computer all day, I decided to pull the plug.
• to push someone's buttons : to do specific thing to irritate somebody (usually intentionally). I became so angry because he pushed my buttons by adding pepper to my ice cream!
• to surf the web : to look through websites, searching for something you need, or simply for entertainment. I was surfing the web yesterday for three hours, because I had nothing else to do.
• to upgrade : to renew a software or a piece hardware. Thanks to the new program for students, I updated my computer for free.
• well-oiled machine : something that works perfectly well. My computer, despite being 7 years old, is still a well-oiled machine.
• widespread computer use : that is to say people use computers very often.
• Wi-Fi hotspots : a public place where you can access the Internet. Our university has a Wi-Fi hotspot. It is very convenient.
• wireless network : a network where users can access the Internet without using any cables. We have installed a wireless network at home.
• word processing : writing, editing and producing words on a computer, using special programs. There are tons of word processing programs.

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The general format for writing academic writing task 2/ ielts essay is as follows:, many/some people claim/opine/believe that... there is no denying that... it is often said that... these days.../ nowadays.../ in this day and age... it goes without saying that... it is universally accepted that... we live in an age when many of us are... people are divided in their opinion regarding... .... is one of the most important issues... whether .... or .... is a controversial issue..., let us examine both views before reaching a concrete decision. the following paragraphs discuss whether ...... or ...... and reach a reasonable conclusion. the following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument. my two cents go for... however, i strongly believe that... i oppose the view and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs. i will support this view with arguments in the following paragraphs. i personally believe that... thus the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages... i wholeheartedly believe that this trend should be changed., in my opinion... i strongly opine that... i strongly agree with the idea that... i strongly disagree with the given topic... i think... my opinion is that... personally speaking... in my view... i believe... apparently... personally speaking... according to me... from my point of view... ( not 'in my point of view') as far as i am concerned... from my perspective... i realise... to my way of thinking... it seems to me that... to me... to my mind... my own view on the matter is... it appears that... i feel that... i understand... i suppose..., it is true that... first... first of all... firstly... first and foremost... initially... to begin with... to start with... let us take a look at... it is worth considering... in the first place... though it is true that... some people believe that... many people think that... according to many... some people believe that... many support the view that... on the one hand..., second(ly)...  ( not 'second of all') third(ly)... then... next... after that... and... again... also... besides... likewise... in addition... consequently... what’s more... furthermore... moreover... other people think that... other people believe that... on the other hand... apart from that... finally... last but not least..., in the same way... likewise... similarly... like the previous point... similar to... also... at the same time... just as..., on the other hand... on the contrary... however... nevertheless.../ nonetheless... but... nonetheless/ nevertheless... oppositely... alternatively... unlike... while... whilst... although... though... even though... despite... / in spite of... in spite of the fact that... alternatively... in contrast to this... then again... on the other hand... despite the fact that... even so... yet... meanwhile..., as an example... as an illustration... as an instance... as for instance... for instance... for example... as for example... by way of illustration... by way of example... to illustrate... to paraphrase... to show an example... to give an example... to cite an example... to cite an instance... take one example... take one instance... like... as... that is... among others... such as... particularly... specifically... regarding... in particular... including/ to include... namely... with respect to... as far .... is concerned... as a piece of evidence... an example is... ...could be a good/ideal example here a case... when it comes to... as a model..., research shows that... research has found that... when it comes to... with respect to... not only... but also... in terms of..., furthermore... in addition... on top of that... besides... what is more... another point worth noting is... another factor to consider is... furthermore... not only .... but also... also..., as a result... consequently... as a consequence... as an effect... thus... so... the reason why... therefore... on account of... because of... hence... eventually... for this/that reason... thereby... due to... owing to..., as a result... as a result of... due to... one reason behind this is... ... has led to/ ... has resulted in... consequently... therefore..., to sum up... in short... in a word... to put it simply... that is to say... to repeat in short... to summarise..., it goes without saying that... obviously... needless to say... there is little doubt that... although... thought... nonetheless... nevertheless... still... yet... must... after after all... even if... therefore... thus....., to put it simply... to put it in another way... that is to say... in other words..., then... else... otherwise... besides... as soon as... as much as......

In conclusion... In summary... To conclude... To conclude with... In closing... To sum up... In general... To summarise... In short... All in all... Overall... On the whole... To draw the conclusion... Given these points... Ultimately... In a nutshell... To elucidate... ('To elucidate' means - 'make something clear' or 'to explain'.) All things considered... By and large... Taking everything into consideration... Taking everything into account... In light of these arguments... Weighing up both sides of the argument...

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This talk will definitely train your listening skills! Pranav Mistry shows various tools he made that help link the physical world with the computer world. He believes there is a big gap between the two and that technology can bridge it.

Should humans adapt to technology or should technology adapt to us? Is technology making us intellectually weaker or more intelligent?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Collocations: digital world, physical world, digital information, open-source .

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200-500 Word Example Essays about Technology

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Technology is a rapidly evolving field that has completely changed the way we live, work, and interact with one another. Technology has profoundly impacted our daily lives, from how we communicate with friends and family to how we access information and complete tasks. As a result, it's no surprise that technology is a popular topic for students writing essays.

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This blog post aims to provide readers with various example essays on technology, all generated by Jenni.ai. These essays will be a valuable resource for students looking for inspiration or guidance as they work on their essays. By reading through these example essays, students can better understand how technology can be approached and discussed in an essay.

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The Impact of Technology on Society and Culture

Introduction:.

Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives and has dramatically impacted how we interact, communicate, and carry out various activities. Technological advancements have brought positive and negative changes to society and culture. In this article, we will explore the impact of technology on society and culture and how it has influenced different aspects of our lives.

Positive impact on communication:

Technology has dramatically improved communication and made it easier for people to connect from anywhere in the world. Social media platforms, instant messaging, and video conferencing have brought people closer, bridging geographical distances and cultural differences. This has made it easier for people to share information, exchange ideas, and collaborate on projects.

Positive impact on education:

Students and instructors now have access to a multitude of knowledge and resources because of the effect of technology on education . Students may now study at their speed and from any location thanks to online learning platforms, educational applications, and digital textbooks.

Negative impact on critical thinking and creativity:

Technological advancements have resulted in a reduction in critical thinking and creativity. With so much information at our fingertips, individuals have become more passive in their learning, relying on the internet for solutions rather than logic and inventiveness. As a result, independent thinking and problem-solving abilities have declined.

Positive impact on entertainment:

Technology has transformed how we access and consume entertainment. People may now access a wide range of entertainment alternatives from the comfort of their own homes thanks to streaming services, gaming platforms, and online content makers. The entertainment business has entered a new age of creativity and invention as a result of this.

Negative impact on attention span:

However, the continual bombardment of information and technological stimulation has also reduced attention span and the capacity to focus. People are easily distracted and need help focusing on a single activity for a long time. This has hampered productivity and the ability to accomplish duties.

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies has been one of the most significant technological developments of the past several decades. These cutting-edge technologies have the potential to alter several sectors of society, including commerce, industry, healthcare, and entertainment. 

As with any new and quickly advancing technology, AI and ML ethics must be carefully studied. The usage of these technologies presents significant concerns around privacy, accountability, and command. As the use of AI and ML grows more ubiquitous, we must assess their possible influence on society and investigate the ethical issues that must be taken into account as these technologies continue to develop.

What are Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?

Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence in machines designed to think and act like humans. Machine learning is a subfield of AI that enables computers to learn from data and improve their performance over time without being explicitly programmed.

The impact of AI and ML on Society

The use of AI and ML in various industries, such as healthcare, finance, and retail, has brought many benefits. For example, AI-powered medical diagnosis systems can identify diseases faster and more accurately than human doctors. However, there are also concerns about job displacement and the potential for AI to perpetuate societal biases.

The Ethical Considerations of AI and ML

A. Bias in AI algorithms

One of the critical ethical concerns about AI and ML is the potential for algorithms to perpetuate existing biases. This can occur if the data used to train these algorithms reflects the preferences of the people who created it. As a result, AI systems can perpetuate these biases and discriminate against certain groups of people.

B. Responsibility for AI-generated decisions

Another ethical concern is the responsibility for decisions made by AI systems. For example, who is responsible for the damage if a self-driving car causes an accident? The manufacturer of the vehicle, the software developer, or the AI algorithm itself?

C. The potential for misuse of AI and ML

AI and ML can also be used for malicious purposes, such as cyberattacks and misinformation. The need for more regulation and oversight in developing and using these technologies makes it difficult to prevent misuse.

The developments in AI and ML have given numerous benefits to humanity, but they also present significant ethical concerns that must be addressed. We must assess the repercussions of new technologies on society, implement methods to limit the associated dangers, and guarantee that they are utilized for the greater good. As AI and ML continue to play an ever-increasing role in our daily lives, we must engage in an open and frank discussion regarding their ethics.

The Future of Work And Automation

Rapid technological breakthroughs in recent years have brought about considerable changes in our way of life and work. Concerns regarding the influence of artificial intelligence and machine learning on the future of work and employment have increased alongside the development of these technologies. This article will examine the possible advantages and disadvantages of automation and its influence on the labor market, employees, and the economy.

The Advantages of Automation

Automation in the workplace offers various benefits, including higher efficiency and production, fewer mistakes, and enhanced precision. Automated processes may accomplish repetitive jobs quickly and precisely, allowing employees to concentrate on more complex and creative activities. Additionally, automation may save organizations money since it removes the need to pay for labor and minimizes the danger of workplace accidents.

The Potential Disadvantages of Automation

However, automation has significant disadvantages, including job loss and income stagnation. As robots and computers replace human labor in particular industries, there is a danger that many workers may lose their jobs, resulting in higher unemployment and more significant economic disparity. Moreover, if automation is not adequately regulated and managed, it might lead to stagnant wages and a deterioration in employees' standard of life.

The Future of Work and Automation

Despite these difficulties, automation will likely influence how labor is done. As a result, firms, employees, and governments must take early measures to solve possible issues and reap the rewards of automation. This might entail funding worker retraining programs, enhancing education and skill development, and implementing regulations that support equality and justice at work.

IV. The Need for Ethical Considerations

We must consider the ethical ramifications of automation and its effects on society as technology develops. The impact on employees and their rights, possible hazards to privacy and security, and the duty of corporations and governments to ensure that automation is utilized responsibly and ethically are all factors to be taken into account.

Conclusion:

To summarise, the future of employment and automation will most certainly be defined by a complex interaction of technological advances, economic trends, and cultural ideals. All stakeholders must work together to handle the problems and possibilities presented by automation and ensure that technology is employed to benefit society as a whole.

The Role of Technology in Education

Introduction.

Nearly every part of our lives has been transformed by technology, and education is no different. Today's students have greater access to knowledge, opportunities, and resources than ever before, and technology is becoming a more significant part of their educational experience. Technology is transforming how we think about education and creating new opportunities for learners of all ages, from online courses and virtual classrooms to instructional applications and augmented reality.

Technology's Benefits for Education

The capacity to tailor learning is one of technology's most significant benefits in education. Students may customize their education to meet their unique needs and interests since they can access online information and tools. 

For instance, people can enroll in online classes on topics they are interested in, get tailored feedback on their work, and engage in virtual discussions with peers and subject matter experts worldwide. As a result, pupils are better able to acquire and develop the abilities and information necessary for success.

Challenges and Concerns

Despite the numerous advantages of technology in education, there are also obstacles and considerations to consider. One issue is the growing reliance on technology and the possibility that pupils would become overly dependent on it. This might result in a lack of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, as students may become passive learners who only follow instructions and rely on technology to complete their assignments.

Another obstacle is the digital divide between those who have access to technology and those who do not. This division can exacerbate the achievement gap between pupils and produce uneven educational and professional growth chances. To reduce these consequences, all students must have access to the technology and resources necessary for success.

In conclusion, technology is rapidly becoming an integral part of the classroom experience and has the potential to alter the way we learn radically. 

Technology can help students flourish and realize their full potential by giving them access to individualized instruction, tools, and opportunities. While the benefits of technology in the classroom are undeniable, it's crucial to be mindful of the risks and take precautions to guarantee that all kids have access to the tools they need to thrive.

The Influence of Technology On Personal Relationships And Communication 

Technological advancements have profoundly altered how individuals connect and exchange information. It has changed the world in many ways in only a few decades. Because of the rise of the internet and various social media sites, maintaining relationships with people from all walks of life is now simpler than ever. 

However, concerns about how these developments may affect interpersonal connections and dialogue are inevitable in an era of rapid technological growth. In this piece, we'll discuss how the prevalence of digital media has altered our interpersonal connections and the language we use to express ourselves.

Direct Effect on Direct Interaction:

The disruption of face-to-face communication is a particularly stark example of how technology has impacted human connections. The quality of interpersonal connections has suffered due to people's growing preference for digital over human communication. Technology has been demonstrated to reduce the usage of nonverbal signs such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and other indicators of emotional investment in the connection.

Positive Impact on Long-Distance Relationships:

Yet there are positives to be found as well. Long-distance relationships have also benefited from technological advancements. The development of technologies such as video conferencing, instant messaging, and social media has made it possible for individuals to keep in touch with distant loved ones. It has become simpler for individuals to stay in touch and feel connected despite geographical distance.

The Effects of Social Media on Personal Connections:

The widespread use of social media has had far-reaching consequences, especially on the quality of interpersonal interactions. Social media has positive and harmful effects on relationships since it allows people to keep in touch and share life's milestones.

Unfortunately, social media has made it all too easy to compare oneself to others, which may lead to emotions of jealousy and a general decline in confidence. Furthermore, social media might cause people to have inflated expectations of themselves and their relationships.

A Personal Perspective on the Intersection of Technology and Romance

Technological advancements have also altered physical touch and closeness. Virtual reality and other technologies have allowed people to feel physical contact and familiarity in a digital setting. This might be a promising breakthrough, but it has some potential downsides. 

Experts are concerned that people's growing dependence on technology for intimacy may lead to less time spent communicating face-to-face and less emphasis on physical contact, both of which are important for maintaining good relationships.

In conclusion, technological advancements have significantly affected the quality of interpersonal connections and the exchange of information. Even though technology has made it simpler to maintain personal relationships, it has chilled interpersonal interactions between people. 

Keeping tabs on how technology is changing our lives and making adjustments as necessary is essential as we move forward. Boundaries and prioritizing in-person conversation and physical touch in close relationships may help reduce the harm it causes.

The Security and Privacy Implications of Increased Technology Use and Data Collection

The fast development of technology over the past few decades has made its way into every aspect of our life. Technology has improved many facets of our life, from communication to commerce. However, significant privacy and security problems have emerged due to the broad adoption of technology. In this essay, we'll look at how the widespread use of technological solutions and the subsequent explosion in collected data affects our right to privacy and security.

Data Mining and Privacy Concerns

Risk of Cyber Attacks and Data Loss

The Widespread Use of Encryption and Other Safety Mechanisms

The Privacy and Security of the Future in a Globalized Information Age

Obtaining and Using Individual Information

The acquisition and use of private information is a significant cause for privacy alarm in the digital age. Data about their customers' online habits, interests, and personal information is a valuable commodity for many internet firms. Besides tailored advertising, this information may be used for other, less desirable things like identity theft or cyber assaults.

Moreover, many individuals need to be made aware of what data is being gathered from them or how it is being utilized because of the lack of transparency around gathering personal information. Privacy and data security have become increasingly contentious as a result.

Data breaches and other forms of cyber-attack pose a severe risk.

The risk of cyber assaults and data breaches is another big issue of worry. More people are using more devices, which means more opportunities for cybercriminals to steal private information like credit card numbers and other identifying data. This may cause monetary damages and harm one's reputation or identity.

Many high-profile data breaches have occurred in recent years, exposing the personal information of millions of individuals and raising serious concerns about the safety of this information. Companies and governments have responded to this problem by adopting new security methods like encryption and multi-factor authentication.

Many businesses now use encryption and other security measures to protect themselves from cybercriminals and data thieves. Encryption keeps sensitive information hidden by encoding it so that only those possessing the corresponding key can decipher it. This prevents private information like bank account numbers or social security numbers from falling into the wrong hands.

Firewalls, virus scanners, and two-factor authentication are all additional security precautions that may be used with encryption. While these safeguards do much to stave against cyber assaults, they are not entirely impregnable, and data breaches are still possible.

The Future of Privacy and Security in a Technologically Advanced World

There's little doubt that concerns about privacy and security will persist even as technology improves. There must be strict safeguards to secure people's private information as more and more of it is transferred and kept digitally. To achieve this goal, it may be necessary to implement novel technologies and heightened levels of protection and to revise the rules and regulations regulating the collection and storage of private information.

Individuals and businesses are understandably concerned about the security and privacy consequences of widespread technological use and data collecting. There are numerous obstacles to overcome in a society where technology plays an increasingly important role, from acquiring and using personal data to the risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches. Companies and governments must keep spending money on security measures and working to educate people about the significance of privacy and security if personal data is to remain safe.

In conclusion, technology has profoundly impacted virtually every aspect of our lives, including society and culture, ethics, work, education, personal relationships, and security and privacy. The rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning has presented new ethical considerations, while automation is transforming the future of work. 

In education, technology has revolutionized the way we learn and access information. At the same time, our dependence on technology has brought new challenges in terms of personal relationships, communication, security, and privacy.

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Essay Prompts:

• The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before.What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
• Some people say that in our modern age it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Nowadays, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones to enhance learning.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
• Nowadays children are being encouraged to use computers and digital media to enhance their learning.Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of this concept .
• Social Media websites have amassed large user bases.Do the advantages of being a part of a social media site outweigh the disadvantages?
• Technology has enabled the mass production of goods with the use of machines . Discuss the merits and demerits of mechanized production.
• The promoters of social media claim that they are connecting people and enabling people to share like never before. While critics claim that social media site often impinge upon one’s privacy Discuss both views and give your opinion.
• The reason that most people are in debt is the overuse as well as irresponsible use of credit cards. Banks ought to do a background check and only issue credit cards to individuals who have the ability to pay back their debts.What is your opinion?

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• https://www.penheaven.co.uk/blog/handwriting-still-important-digital-age/
• https://www.itproportal.com/features/the-boom-in-handwriting-tech/

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• Email has made  communication , especially abroad, much simpler and faster.
• Steve Jobs was a great  innovator .
• Many useful devices  have been invented  over the last few decades.
• Teenagers think it is important to have the most  up-to-date  technology.
• Modern mobile phones such as the i-phone are very  user-friendly .
• Everybody should have  access to  the internet.
• Technological advances  have brought many benefits to the world.

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Essay on Technology

The word "technology" and its uses have immensely changed since the 20th century, and with time, it has continued to evolve ever since. We are living in a world driven by technology. The advancement of technology has played an important role in the development of human civilization, along with cultural changes. Technology provides innovative ways of doing work through various smart and innovative means. 

Electronic appliances, gadgets, faster modes of communication, and transport have added to the comfort factor in our lives. It has helped in improving the productivity of individuals and different business enterprises. Technology has brought a revolution in many operational fields. It has undoubtedly made a very important contribution to the progress that mankind has made over the years.

The Advancement of Technology:

Technology has reduced the effort and time and increased the efficiency of the production requirements in every field. It has made our lives easy, comfortable, healthy, and enjoyable. It has brought a revolution in transport and communication. The advancement of technology, along with science, has helped us to become self-reliant in all spheres of life. With the innovation of a particular technology, it becomes part of society and integral to human lives after a point in time.

Technology is Our Part of Life:

Technology has changed our day-to-day lives. Technology has brought the world closer and better connected. Those days have passed when only the rich could afford such luxuries. Because of the rise of globalisation and liberalisation, all luxuries are now within the reach of the average person. Today, an average middle-class family can afford a mobile phone, a television, a washing machine, a refrigerator, a computer, the Internet, etc. At the touch of a switch, a man can witness any event that is happening in far-off places.  

Benefits of Technology in All Fields: 

We cannot escape technology; it has improved the quality of life and brought about revolutions in various fields of modern-day society, be it communication, transportation, education, healthcare, and many more. Let us learn about it.

Technology in Communication:

With the advent of technology in communication, which includes telephones, fax machines, cellular phones, the Internet, multimedia, and email, communication has become much faster and easier. It has transformed and influenced relationships in many ways. We no longer need to rely on sending physical letters and waiting for several days for a response. Technology has made communication so simple that you can connect with anyone from anywhere by calling them via mobile phone or messaging them using different messaging apps that are easy to download.

Innovation in communication technology has had an immense influence on social life. Human socialising has become easier by using social networking sites, dating, and even matrimonial services available on mobile applications and websites.

Today, the Internet is used for shopping, paying utility bills, credit card bills, admission fees, e-commerce, and online banking. In the world of marketing, many companies are marketing and selling their products and creating brands over the internet. 

In the field of travel, cities, towns, states, and countries are using the web to post detailed tourist and event information. Travellers across the globe can easily find information on tourism, sightseeing, places to stay, weather, maps, timings for events, transportation schedules, and buy tickets to various tourist spots and destinations.

Technology in the Office or Workplace:

Technology has increased efficiency and flexibility in the workspace. Technology has made it easy to work remotely, which has increased the productivity of the employees. External and internal communication has become faster through emails and apps. Automation has saved time, and there is also a reduction in redundancy in tasks. Robots are now being used to manufacture products that consistently deliver the same product without defect until the robot itself fails. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology are innovations that are being deployed across industries to reap benefits.

Technology has wiped out the manual way of storing files. Now files are stored in the cloud, which can be accessed at any time and from anywhere. With technology, companies can make quick decisions, act faster towards solutions, and remain adaptable. Technology has optimised the usage of resources and connected businesses worldwide. For example, if the customer is based in America, he can have the services delivered from India. They can communicate with each other in an instant. Every company uses business technology like virtual meeting tools, corporate social networks, tablets, and smart customer relationship management applications that accelerate the fast movement of data and information.

Technology in Education:

Technology is making the education industry improve over time. With technology, students and parents have a variety of learning tools at their fingertips. Teachers can coordinate with classrooms across the world and share their ideas and resources online. Students can get immediate access to an abundance of good information on the Internet. Teachers and students can access plenty of resources available on the web and utilise them for their project work, research, etc. Online learning has changed our perception of education. 

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a paradigm shift using technology where school-going kids continued their studies from home and schools facilitated imparting education by their teachers online from home. Students have learned and used 21st-century skills and tools, like virtual classrooms, AR (Augmented Reality), robots, etc. All these have increased communication and collaboration significantly. 

Technology in Banking:

Technology and banking are now inseparable. Technology has boosted digital transformation in how the banking industry works and has vastly improved banking services for their customers across the globe.

Technology has made banking operations very sophisticated and has reduced errors to almost nil, which were somewhat prevalent with manual human activities. Banks are adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase their efficiency and profits. With the emergence of Internet banking, self-service tools have replaced the traditional methods of banking. 

You can now access your money, handle transactions like paying bills, money transfers, and online purchases from merchants, and monitor your bank statements anytime and from anywhere in the world. Technology has made banking more secure and safe. You do not need to carry cash in your pocket or wallet; the payments can be made digitally using e-wallets. Mobile banking, banking apps, and cybersecurity are changing the face of the banking industry.

Manufacturing and Production Industry Automation:

At present, manufacturing industries are using all the latest technologies, ranging from big data analytics to artificial intelligence. Big data, ARVR (Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality), and IoT (Internet of Things) are the biggest manufacturing industry players. Automation has increased the level of productivity in various fields. It has reduced labour costs, increased efficiency, and reduced the cost of production.

For example, 3D printing is used to design and develop prototypes in the automobile industry. Repetitive work is being done easily with the help of robots without any waste of time. This has also reduced the cost of the products. 

Technology in the Healthcare Industry:

Technological advancements in the healthcare industry have not only improved our personal quality of life and longevity; they have also improved the lives of many medical professionals and students who are training to become medical experts. It has allowed much faster access to the medical records of each patient. 

The Internet has drastically transformed patients' and doctors’ relationships. Everyone can stay up to date on the latest medical discoveries, share treatment information, and offer one another support when dealing with medical issues. Modern technology has allowed us to contact doctors from the comfort of our homes. There are many sites and apps through which we can contact doctors and get medical help. 

Breakthrough innovations in surgery, artificial organs, brain implants, and networked sensors are examples of transformative developments in the healthcare industry. Hospitals use different tools and applications to perform their administrative tasks, using digital marketing to promote their services.

Technology in Agriculture:

Today, farmers work very differently than they would have decades ago. Data analytics and robotics have built a productive food system. Digital innovations are being used for plant breeding and harvesting equipment. Software and mobile devices are helping farmers harvest better. With various data and information available to farmers, they can make better-informed decisions, for example, tracking the amount of carbon stored in soil and helping with climate change.

Disadvantages of Technology:

People have become dependent on various gadgets and machines, resulting in a lack of physical activity and tempting people to lead an increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Even though technology has increased the productivity of individuals, organisations, and the nation, it has not increased the efficiency of machines. Machines cannot plan and think beyond the instructions that are fed into their system. Technology alone is not enough for progress and prosperity. Management is required, and management is a human act. Technology is largely dependent on human intervention. 

Computers and smartphones have led to an increase in social isolation. Young children are spending more time surfing the internet, playing games, and ignoring their real lives. Usage of technology is also resulting in job losses and distracting students from learning. Technology has been a reason for the production of weapons of destruction.

Dependency on technology is also increasing privacy concerns and cyber crimes, giving way to hackers.

FAQs on Technology Essay

1. What is technology?

Technology refers to innovative ways of doing work through various smart means. The advancement of technology has played an important role in the development of human civilization. It has helped in improving the productivity of individuals and businesses.

2. How has technology changed the face of banking?

Technology has made banking operations very sophisticated. With the emergence of Internet banking, self-service tools have replaced the traditional methods of banking. You can now access your money, handle transactions, and monitor your bank statements anytime and from anywhere in the world. Technology has made banking more secure and safe.

3. How has technology brought a revolution in the medical field?

Patients and doctors keep each other up to date on the most recent medical discoveries, share treatment information, and offer each other support when dealing with medical issues. It has allowed much faster access to the medical records of each patient. Modern technology has allowed us to contact doctors from the comfort of our homes. There are many websites and mobile apps through which we can contact doctors and get medical help.

4. Are we dependent on technology?

Yes, today, we are becoming increasingly dependent on technology. Computers, smartphones, and modern technology have helped humanity achieve success and progress. However, in hindsight, people need to continuously build a healthy lifestyle, sorting out personal problems that arise due to technological advancements in different aspects of human life.

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Let’s All Take a Deep Breath About China

By Rory Truex

Dr. Truex is an associate professor at Princeton University whose research focuses on Chinese authoritarianism.

The amygdala is a pair of neural clusters near the base of the brain that assesses danger and can help prompt a fight-or-flight response . A prolonged stress response may contribute to anxiety, which can cause people to perceive danger where there is none and obsess about worst-case scenarios.

America’s collective national body is suffering from a chronic case of China anxiety. Nearly anything with the word “Chinese” in front of it now triggers a fear response in our political system, muddling our ability to properly gauge and contextualize threats. This has led the U.S. government and American politicians to pursue policies grounded in repression and exclusion, mirroring the authoritarian system that they seek to combat.

Congress has moved to force the sale of TikTok , the Chinese-owned social media application; some states have sought restrictions on Chinese individuals or entities owning U.S. land and on Chinese researchers working in American universities ; and the federal government has barred certain Chinese technology firms from competing in our markets. These measures all have a national security rationale, and it is not my intention here to weigh the merits of every one. But collectively they are yielding a United States that is fundamentally more closed — and more like China in meaningful ways.

When you are constantly anxious, no threat is too small. In January, Rick Scott, a senator from Florida, introduced legislation that would ban imports of Chinese garlic, which he suggested could be a threat to U.S. national security , citing reports that it is fertilized with human sewage. In 2017, scientists at McGill University wrote there is no evidence that this is the case. Even if it was, it’s common practice to use human waste, known as “biosolids,” as fertilizer in many countries, including the United States.

More recently, Senator Tom Cotton and Representative Elise Stefanik introduced legislation that would bar the Department of Defense from contracting with Tutor.com, a U.S.-based tutoring company, on the grounds that it poses a threat to national security because it was purchased by Primavera Capital Group, an investment firm based in Hong Kong. Their argument is that this could give the Chinese government backdoor access to the tutoring sessions and personal information of American military personnel who use the firm’s service.

The legislation does not mention that Tutor.com’s student data is housed in the United States , that it volunteered for a security review by the federal Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and that it created additional levels of data security protection in coordination with the U.S. government. The bill also does not specify how exactly the Chinese government would get access to Tutor.com’s data or what use it would actually have for information on the tutoring sessions of U.S. military personnel.

Last summer, several Republican lawmakers cried foul over the “Barbie” movie because a world map briefly shown in the background of one scene included a dashed line. They took this as a reference to China’s “nine-dashed line,” which Beijing uses to buttress its disputed territorial claims in the South China Sea. According to Representative Jim Banks, this is “endangering our national security.” The map in the movie is clearly fantastical, had only eight dashes and bore no resemblance to China’s line. Even the Philippine government, which has for years been embroiled in territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea, dismissed the controversy and approved the movie’s domestic release.

Of course, the United States should actively confront President Xi Jinping of China about his repression at home and aggression abroad. As a scholar of China’s political system, I worry about how Mr. Xi has made his country even more authoritarian; about increasing human rights abuses in China, particularly those directed at the Uyghur population in Xinjiang ; about Beijing’s crackdown on Hong Kong, its threats toward Taiwan, its increasingly cozy relationship with Russia and its support for the war in Ukraine . America must remain alert to legitimate concerns about well-documented Chinese activities such as espionage and cyberattacks.

But should our policymakers really be focusing on Tutor.com, Chinese garlic or “Barbie”? Or should they concentrate on the more serious threats posed by China’s authoritarian system, or the many other issues that meaningfully affect the day-to-day lives of Americans?

Perhaps the most worrisome effect is that China anxiety is slowly creeping toward discrimination against Chinese Americans, a new “yellow peril.” We’ve already seen how an initiative begun during the Trump administration to target Chinese espionage led to unfair scrutiny of Chinese researchers and even Asian American government employees, leading to the program being terminated in 2022. And we saw how xenophobia during the pandemic triggered threats and attacks against Asian Americans. There also have been numerous reports of law enforcement officials interrogating Chinese students and researchers traveling to and from China on the grounds that they may be agents of the Chinese state. Again, this treatment — being brought in for questioning by the police or government officials — is something foreign scholars experience in China , where it is euphemistically referred to as “being invited for tea.”

Last year, state legislators in Texas proposed a bill that initially sought to prevent Chinese (as well as Iranian, North Korean and Russian) citizens and entities from buying land, homes or other real estate, citing concerns about the security of the food supply. Putting aside the fact that Chinese citizens are not the Chinese government, the actual amount of American farmland owned by Chinese entities is negligible — never exceeding 1 percent of farmland in any given American state as of 2021. The bill ultimately failed , but only after substantial pushback from the Chinese American community.

This China panic, also stirred up by both liberal and conservative U.S. media, may be influencing how average people perceive their fellow Americans of Chinese heritage. Michael Cerny, a fellow China researcher, and I recently surveyed over 2,500 Americans on the question of whether Chinese Americans who were born in the United States should be allowed to serve in the U.S. intelligence community. Roughly 27 percent said Chinese Americans’ access to classified information should be more limited than for other U.S. citizens, and 14 percent said they should be allowed no access at all.

This is overt racism, and while not the majority opinion, it is concerning that so many Americans are blurring the line between the Chinese government and people of Chinese ethnicity, mirroring the language of our politicians.

China is a formidable geopolitical rival. But there is no world in which garlic, “Barbie” or a tutoring site poses meaningful threats to American national security. Labeling them as such reveals a certain lack of seriousness in our policy discourse.

If the United States is to properly compete with China, it’s going to require healthy, balanced policymaking that protects U.S. national security without compromising core American values.

Let’s take a deep breath.

Rory Truex (@rorytruex) is an associate professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton University, where he teaches courses on Chinese politics and authoritarian rule.

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Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning

Jonathan Lambert

If you're like many digitally savvy Americans, it has likely been a while since you've spent much time writing by hand.

The laborious process of tracing out our thoughts, letter by letter, on the page is becoming a relic of the past in our screen-dominated world, where text messages and thumb-typed grocery lists have replaced handwritten letters and sticky notes. Electronic keyboards offer obvious efficiency benefits that have undoubtedly boosted our productivity — imagine having to write all your emails longhand.

To keep up, many schools are introducing computers as early as preschool, meaning some kids may learn the basics of typing before writing by hand.

But giving up this slower, more tactile way of expressing ourselves may come at a significant cost, according to a growing body of research that's uncovering the surprising cognitive benefits of taking pen to paper, or even stylus to iPad — for both children and adults.

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In kids, studies show that tracing out ABCs, as opposed to typing them, leads to better and longer-lasting recognition and understanding of letters. Writing by hand also improves memory and recall of words, laying down the foundations of literacy and learning. In adults, taking notes by hand during a lecture, instead of typing, can lead to better conceptual understanding of material.

"There's actually some very important things going on during the embodied experience of writing by hand," says Ramesh Balasubramaniam , a neuroscientist at the University of California, Merced. "It has important cognitive benefits."

While those benefits have long been recognized by some (for instance, many authors, including Jennifer Egan and Neil Gaiman , draft their stories by hand to stoke creativity), scientists have only recently started investigating why writing by hand has these effects.

A slew of recent brain imaging research suggests handwriting's power stems from the relative complexity of the process and how it forces different brain systems to work together to reproduce the shapes of letters in our heads onto the page.

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Both handwriting and typing involve moving our hands and fingers to create words on a page. But handwriting, it turns out, requires a lot more fine-tuned coordination between the motor and visual systems. This seems to more deeply engage the brain in ways that support learning.

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"Handwriting is probably among the most complex motor skills that the brain is capable of," says Marieke Longcamp , a cognitive neuroscientist at Aix-Marseille Université.

Gripping a pen nimbly enough to write is a complicated task, as it requires your brain to continuously monitor the pressure that each finger exerts on the pen. Then, your motor system has to delicately modify that pressure to re-create each letter of the words in your head on the page.

"Your fingers have to each do something different to produce a recognizable letter," says Sophia Vinci-Booher , an educational neuroscientist at Vanderbilt University. Adding to the complexity, your visual system must continuously process that letter as it's formed. With each stroke, your brain compares the unfolding script with mental models of the letters and words, making adjustments to fingers in real time to create the letters' shapes, says Vinci-Booher.

That's not true for typing.

To type "tap" your fingers don't have to trace out the form of the letters — they just make three relatively simple and uniform movements. In comparison, it takes a lot more brainpower, as well as cross-talk between brain areas, to write than type.

Recent brain imaging studies bolster this idea. A study published in January found that when students write by hand, brain areas involved in motor and visual information processing " sync up " with areas crucial to memory formation, firing at frequencies associated with learning.

"We don't see that [synchronized activity] in typewriting at all," says Audrey van der Meer , a psychologist and study co-author at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. She suggests that writing by hand is a neurobiologically richer process and that this richness may confer some cognitive benefits.

Other experts agree. "There seems to be something fundamental about engaging your body to produce these shapes," says Robert Wiley , a cognitive psychologist at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. "It lets you make associations between your body and what you're seeing and hearing," he says, which might give the mind more footholds for accessing a given concept or idea.

Those extra footholds are especially important for learning in kids, but they may give adults a leg up too. Wiley and others worry that ditching handwriting for typing could have serious consequences for how we all learn and think.

What might be lost as handwriting wanes

The clearest consequence of screens and keyboards replacing pen and paper might be on kids' ability to learn the building blocks of literacy — letters.

"Letter recognition in early childhood is actually one of the best predictors of later reading and math attainment," says Vinci-Booher. Her work suggests the process of learning to write letters by hand is crucial for learning to read them.

"When kids write letters, they're just messy," she says. As kids practice writing "A," each iteration is different, and that variability helps solidify their conceptual understanding of the letter.

Research suggests kids learn to recognize letters better when seeing variable handwritten examples, compared with uniform typed examples.

This helps develop areas of the brain used during reading in older children and adults, Vinci-Booher found.

"This could be one of the ways that early experiences actually translate to long-term life outcomes," she says. "These visually demanding, fine motor actions bake in neural communication patterns that are really important for learning later on."

Ditching handwriting instruction could mean that those skills don't get developed as well, which could impair kids' ability to learn down the road.

"If young children are not receiving any handwriting training, which is very good brain stimulation, then their brains simply won't reach their full potential," says van der Meer. "It's scary to think of the potential consequences."

Many states are trying to avoid these risks by mandating cursive instruction. This year, California started requiring elementary school students to learn cursive , and similar bills are moving through state legislatures in several states, including Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina and Wisconsin. (So far, evidence suggests that it's the writing by hand that matters, not whether it's print or cursive.)

Slowing down and processing information

For adults, one of the main benefits of writing by hand is that it simply forces us to slow down.

During a meeting or lecture, it's possible to type what you're hearing verbatim. But often, "you're not actually processing that information — you're just typing in the blind," says van der Meer. "If you take notes by hand, you can't write everything down," she says.

The relative slowness of the medium forces you to process the information, writing key words or phrases and using drawing or arrows to work through ideas, she says. "You make the information your own," she says, which helps it stick in the brain.

Such connections and integration are still possible when typing, but they need to be made more intentionally. And sometimes, efficiency wins out. "When you're writing a long essay, it's obviously much more practical to use a keyboard," says van der Meer.

Still, given our long history of using our hands to mark meaning in the world, some scientists worry about the more diffuse consequences of offloading our thinking to computers.

"We're foisting a lot of our knowledge, extending our cognition, to other devices, so it's only natural that we've started using these other agents to do our writing for us," says Balasubramaniam.

It's possible that this might free up our minds to do other kinds of hard thinking, he says. Or we might be sacrificing a fundamental process that's crucial for the kinds of immersive cognitive experiences that enable us to learn and think at our full potential.

Balasubramaniam stresses, however, that we don't have to ditch digital tools to harness the power of handwriting. So far, research suggests that scribbling with a stylus on a screen activates the same brain pathways as etching ink on paper. It's the movement that counts, he says, not its final form.

Jonathan Lambert is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance journalist who covers science, health and policy.

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