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English Computer Users Information Communications Technology
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(4 ratings)
716 students

English Computer Users Information Communications Technology

Comprehensive course in the English of computing from computer essentials through to programming, web design, job search
Created byJonathan M
Last updated 11/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • This course teaches students the language and skills they need to understand and work in the world of computers.
  • The course develops all four skills - listening, reading, speaking and writing - through a wide range of activities which present the key language and allow the learner to practise the most important vocabulary and structures in a meaningful and student-centred way.
  • English for Computer Users Information Communications Technology English for ICT
  • A focus on terminology is combined with vocabulary and grammar practice to give students the tools to use English in areas such as describing features and functions, applying for jobs and discussing the world of ICT.
  • 30 topic-based units covering everything from computer essentials through to programming, web design, job-hunting, and future technologies.
  • Each of the 30 topic-based units covers a different aspect of information technology, from Operating systems to Input/Output devices for the disabled. The units contain a wealth of authentic texts which are up to date in their content.

Course content

2 sections • 18 lectures • 5h 53m total length

  • Unit 1 Living in a digital age16:16

    Explore how computers power cashpoints and ATMs, support education, and enable internet in your pocket. See how computers assist air traffic control and practice discussing these uses.

  • Reading: Unit 1 Living in a digital age6:06

    Understand how computers shape the digital age, enabling online learning, data management, banking, travel, and global communication, and examine the digital generation's everyday tech use.

  • Vocabulary List Unit 1 Living in a digital age5:37

    Identify nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in a digital-age text, guess meanings, and practice vocabulary such as access the internet, do research, give presentations, write letters, and carry out transactions.

  • Grammar Vocab Unit 1 Living in a digital age3:13

    Explore vocabulary from the digital age by identifying nouns, adjectives, and adverbs, with examples such as word processor, monitor, and how computers assist students in performing operations online.

  • Vocabulary Exercise Meaning Unit 1 Living in a digital age9:14

    Match and define digital vocabulary such as store, execute, monitor, integrated, online, data, download, and word processor. Learn how these terms describe how computers store, process, and share information.

  • LANGUAGE work + Listening COLLOCATIONS VERBS + NOUNS PHRASES UNIT 125:27

    Learn English collocations through verb–noun phrases, practice matching verbs to nouns, and listen to how computers support work tasks across roles like composer, secretary, engineer, and librarian.

  • USEFUL LANGUAGE UNIT 122:23

    Explore how computers empower four areas—Formula One cars, entertainment, factories and industrial processes, and schools and universities—designing, building, testing, controlling, storing, displaying, analyzing, and communicating data.

  • UNIT 2 HARDWARE AND VERBS20:21

    Explore essential computer hardware concepts and vocabulary, identify components from CPU to monitor and peripherals, and practice describing devices, functions, and terms like click and back up.

  • What's a computer? Reading Vocab and LISTENING types of computers Unit 226:22

    Explain what a computer is by describing data input, processing, and output, and outline hardware, software, cpu, main memory, peripherals, storage, and mainframe, desktop, laptop, tablet pc, and pda.

  • CLASSIFYING PERIPHERALS " Language work unit 2 section 418:01

    Classify peripherals into three categories (input devices, output devices, and storage media) using expressions like divided into and consists of, with examples such as mouse, keyboard, monitor, and flash drives.

  • UNIT 3 INSIDE THE PC SYSTEM : WARM UP QUESTIONS6:40

    Translate hardware specifications from a product ad into plain language, covering cpu, ram, storage, and Windows, while answering questions about processor function, gigahertz, and ram.

  • UNIT 3 INSIDE THE SYSTEM 2 READING , QUESTIONS, VOCABULARY35:31

    Discover the inner workings of a personal computer, including the CPU's control unit, ALU, and registers, memory types, system clock, buses, and expansion slots.

  • UNIT 3 WHICH WHO THAT EXERCISES PC SYSTEM AND LISTENING41:13

    Master English for IT through unit 3 inside the system, exploring bits and bytes and memory units, and learn how hardware and software form a PC system.

  • Buying a computer at the computer store28:19

    Compare mac computers in a shop by evaluating memory, storage, and features like a DVD drive and Mac OS. Choose between iMac and MacBook based on your needs.

  • unit 4 language focus Computer Shop41:38

    Develop language functions for a computer shop, including greetings, offering help, requesting specifications, and comparing models and prices through a guided role-play.

  • Vocabulary Computer unit 412:12

    Organize unit four vocabulary into cpu, memory, and peripherals; use terms like processor, ram, rom, hard drive, keyboard, webcam, and printer; then draft a computer recommendation email for internet.

Requirements

  • None n/a
  • The course does not require a specialist knowledge of computers and is ideal for anyone who needs to understand the English of computing for study or work.

Description

Technical reading texts and realistic listening material keep learners up-to-date with recent developments in the fast-moving world of computing.

  • A comprehensive glossary of computer terms and acronyms provide valuable language support for students.

  • contains 30 topic-based units covering everything from computer essentials through to programming, web design, job-hunting, and future technologies.

  • offers up to date material on this fast moving area. The course does not require a specialist knowledge of computers

In line with the latest developments in Information Communications Technology (ICT), this course teaches students the language and skills they need to understand and work in the world of computers. The 30 topic-based units cover everything from computer essentials through to programming, web design, job hunting, and future technologies. A focus on terminology is combined with vocabulary and grammar practice to give students the tools to use English in areas such as describing features and functions, applying for jobs and discussing the world of ICT. With the support of clear explanations, no specialist knowledge of ICT is required, making this course ideal for anyone who needs to understand the English of computing for study or work.

Computers are an essential part of everyone's day-to-day lives and are becoming more important all the time. Can you imagine living without a computer, the Internet or your smart phone for even just one day?

It would be almost impossible! We've put together this list of computer vocabulary because these days, English language learners have to know how to talk about computers for both their personal and professional lives. People use computers constantly and even more so than for other fields, English is the dominant language for subjects such as computer science, programming and web design.

In this Course, you will learn all of the vocabulary you need to speak about computers, technology, and the Internet in English.


Who this course is for:

  • For learners at the intermediate level who need to be able to understand and use the English of computing for study or work.
  • Computers Users looking to master english in their ICT careers
  • Information Communications Technology Students and Learners
  • Software developers looking to improve their English as a Second Language skills
  • For intermediate level learners who need English for computing.

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