Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 33 Technology and Media · Communication

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to technology and media, communication, and health and the body.

Lesson route

Choose how you want to learn

Study the words and examples.Explore the new words with meanings, examples, and pronunciation.

Listen to the words and sentences.Listen to the words and examples to improve your listening skills.

Practice saying the words out loud.Practice saying the words and sentences to build your speaking skills.

Test your knowledge and skills.Complete activities to reinforce your vocabulary and understanding.

10 words

# Word Example sentence Listen Slow

1
recovery (noun)noun
“His recovery took several weeks after the accident.”
2
seal (verb)verb
“Seal the bottle tightly to keep water inside.”
3
tube (noun)noun
“Water flows through the plastic tube beneath the sink.”
4
tower (noun)noun
“We could see the tower from across the city.”
5
characterize (verb)verb
“Kindness and patience characterize her approach to teaching.”
6
specify (verb)verb
“Please specify the date and location of the meeting.”
7
exact (adjective)adjective
“Tell me the exact time your train arrives.”
8
spin (verb)verb
“The small wheel will spin when you press it.”
9
operator (noun)noun
“The operator controls the crane from a cabin.”
10
infant (noun)noun
“The infant slept quietly in her mother's arms.”