English Conversation Group-
Computers and Internet

Today’s topic: Computers and the Internet

Vocabulary:

Internet/the Net Flash World Wide Web/www

URL Windows/Macintosh MP3

e-mail search engine chat/chat room

modem websurfing IM/instant messaging

DSL server snailmail

Google crash freeze/lock up

Discussion Questions:

Do many people in your country have access to computers and the Internet?

Do you use the Internet to keep in contact with friends or family in your home country (or in the US)?

Have you ever met anyone through the Internet?

Have you used the Internet to learn information that has helped you adapt to life in the USA?

Do you spend much time websurfing?

How much time do you spend using the computer on an average day? Are you working ? playing games? chatting?

What applications do you use most often?