English, baby!

Operating Systems

Learn English meaning of 'Operating Systems'

Date: Jan 16 2017

Intro

Apple. Android. Linux. Windows. These are all operating systems. An operating system is the most important program on your computer. It makes all the other programs work. It lets you access your pictures, music, files, and everything else.

When buying a new phone, table, or computer, think about the operating system. Is it user friendly? Is it compatible with your other devices? Is it easy to sync? Will it cost a pretty penny? If possible, choose an operating system that makes you happy!

Vocab

access v.

Definition

Example I can't access Twitter today. Is the site down?

user friendly adj.

Definition

Example We bought a special cell phone for my grandmother. It has big buttons and it's very user friendly.

compatible adj.

Definition

Example Anthony and his wife are very compatible. They get along great!

a pretty penny expr.

Definition

Example She probably spent a pretty penny on those shoes. They're a very expensive brand.

sync v.

Definition

Example Let's meet at the coffee shop at 2 PM. But first, let's sync our watches so they both have the exact same time.

Go Super to Add Vocab

Quiz

Go Super to take Quiz

Discussion

Go Super to Listen

What was the last thing you spent a pretty penny on? Are you happy that you bought it?

Comments

cassidywu

China

I switched a laptop with Apple operating system last month, And of course, it is pretty penny, but it’s alright, still affordable, and I would like to purchase an iPhone to sync with is a laptop. Be frankly Apple operating system is really user-friendly. I like it very much!

cassidywu

China

Could anyone explain the senstence “stop the presses”which Marni said?

Seiyfk

Turkey

I use Windows operating system in my PCs and android on my phones for years.ı know other operating systems but ı didnt use them .

as a matter of fact, all operating systems have different plus and minus.as users,we want PCs,phones without any problem.Coz all new PC,tablet,phones are very expensive and we pay them big money .

vanesa207

Colombia

I don’t usually spend a lot of money in anything. I don’t like the pricey things, In spite of, I know that buy good quality things matter. We have to take in count to differents issues, the quality and the brand, many things cost a pretty penny only for the name. While, we can get the similar quality for less.

I consider me a saver person, and I rather to spend the money that I save in experiences, visiting new places.

lfacerda

Brazil

I’ve a cellphone with Android operating system.I “m not a techie and I haven’t had no issues yet. I think it’s user friendly.

Tagwa

Kuwait

I’m using apple , I have I phone its easy to me ,

king khaled

Saudi Arabia

I am using Android, because it is easy to deal with. I had Apple phone. It is very difficult and complicated for me. I hate it

meyban

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

well, i,m a techie, i use Android because it,s cheaper and we can use it easily, its peae of cake. but apple is modrn and it has more application than other operating systems