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Language & Communication — Lesson 2

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software

ˈsɔːftwer

The non-physical programs, instructions, and data that tell a computer or — she works in the software industry.

We need to install new software on the computers.

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video

ˈvɪd.i.oʊ

A recording of moving pictures and sound , especially as a digital file , DVD , etc — we had a video made of our wedding.

My new laptop handles video really well.

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info

ˈɪn.foʊ

Informal for information — I'll get you the info you need by next week.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to give you my cousin's contact info.

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books

bʊks

Plural of book — we read books before bed.

I have many books on my shelf.

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order

ˈɔːrdər

A request to buy something, or a command to do something — I placed an order for a new laptop.

I placed an order for a new laptop.

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book

bʊk

A written text that can be published in printed or electronic form — a hardback / paperback book.

Have you read any good books recently ?

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items

ˈaɪtəmz

Things or articles, especially several of them considered together as a group — I need to buy a few items at the store.

I need to buy a few items at the store.

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read

riːd

Look at words or symbols and understand what they mean — can you read music?

He spent a pleasant afternoon reading (the newspaper /a book ).

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said

sɛd

The past tense of 'say' — I said nothing.

She said hello to me.

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mail

meɪl

Letters, parcels, and packages sent through the postal system, or the system — she sent the document by mail.

I checked my mail this morning.

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item

ˈaɪtəm

A single article or object, especially one of a group or list — this item costs $10.

This item costs $10.

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comments

ˈkɑːments

Written or spoken remarks that express an opinion, reaction, or explanation — he didn't make any comments during the meeting.

She left a comment on my photo.

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