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Computer

Electronic assistant:Do you use computer very much?

Student:Frankly speaking, I use computer a lot. I have a laptop I use for my studies, to stay connected to my friends and relatives living far away, to research on various topics, for entertainment I watch movies and play games. I also frequently use World Wide Web for communication purposes.

Electronic assistant:When do you use a computer?

Student:Actually, I use the computer every day at home, usually in the evenings and after dinner. I use it mainly for education and to check my emails, check Facebook updates and post messages and sometimes I use it to watch movies or play games. I also frequently use World Wide Web for communication purposes.

Electronic assistant:What do you use laptop/computer for?

Student: Actually, I use it mainly for education and to check my emails, check Facebook updates and post messages and sometimes I use it to watch movies or play games. I also frequently use World Wide Web for communication purposes. / It helps me with my studies and it entertains me when I’m down. It is very light and fits in my bag easily, so I take it with me to school.

Electronic assistant:What was your impression when you used a computer the first time?

Student:I remember the day when I used the computer the first time. I was in class 4 at that time. I vividly remember how fascinated I was with the computer.

Electronic assistant:How did you learn to use a computer?

Student:Frankly speaking, I learned to use a computer through school lessons. Later I got my own personal desktop at home and I learned a little more by using it more at home. Now I have a laptop that I use regularly.

Electronic assistant:Have computers changed your life in anyway?

Student:Yes, definitely. Computers have changed my life. I am well connected with all my friends and relatives across the globe. I think it’s a very good source of information. Many everyday tasks can be done in a matter of a few clicks and in a few seconds.

Electronic assistant:Do you think computer are useful in everyday life (how)?

Student:Yes, computers are very useful in everyday life. We can pay our bills, book tickets, shop for anything, set reminders, connect with relatives and friends, research, entertain ourselves, upload (photos, video, music, games) by using a computer.

Electronic assistant:Computers are now used a lot in education. What do you think of this?

Student:I think it is the need of the day to make use of computers in education. It not only makes the lessons more interesting, it also helps make the children more techno savvy (техно подкованный), as technology is used in almost all fields.

Electronic assistant:Do you play computer games?

Student:Yes, sometimes I play word games, puzzles games on my computer.

Electronic assistant:Do you think computers are perfect now or do they still need to be improved?

Student:I think the computers technology keeps changing and there is always something new that needs to be added as time passes. So, in the future I can foresee a lot of changes and improvements that are made to the computers.

Electronic assistant:Do you think we need to know much about computers?

Student:Not too much, but there is definitely a couple of essential things everyone should know. First of all, you need to know how to enter a web address and how to navigate websites. It is very important nowadays to be able to surf the net for the information you need.

Electronic assistant:How effective is the use of computers in the classroom?

Student:In my opinion, using computers in the classroom is very effective. I think it is important for students to become competent in the use of computers to prepare them for the workplace. I also think that having computers so easily available gives teachers the opportunity to introduce students to the variety of information on the Internet.

Learn words, phrases to demonstrate range of vocabulary

To learn about the latest news from the Internet — узнавать о последних новостях из Интернета

To extend the limits of communication — расширять границы общения

To widen the circle of acquaintances — расширять круг знакомств

Face-to-face communication — непосредственная коммуникация, живое общение

To surf the Internet — бродить в Интернете

To learn about the latest news from the Internet — узнавать о последних новостях из Интернета

Social networking sites — социальные сети

To look through websites — просматривать веб-сайты

To browse the Internet — просматривать интернет-страницы

To upload (photos, video, music, games) — загружать/загрузить, закачивать/закачать (фото, видео, музыку, игры);

To download – скачивать, загрузить

To download files from the Internet — загружать файлы из Интернета

To do the Internet search – искать в интернете

Electronic mail - электронная почта

To send / check an email — посылать / проверять электронную почту

Message – сообщение