B1 · Intermediate

Technology & Innovation — B1 English Vocabulary

This B1 vocabulary list gathers 40 intermediate English words about technology & innovation — machines, software and bright new ideas. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.

  1. technology/tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

    “Technology changes very quickly.”

  2. innovation/ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

    “The phone is full of innovation.”

  3. digital/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

    “We live in a digital world.”

  4. robot/ˈrəʊ.bɒt/

    “The factory uses a robot.”

  5. artificial/ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

    “Artificial intelligence is growing fast.”

  6. machine/məˈʃiːn/

    “This machine makes coffee.”

  7. engine/ˈen.dʒɪn/

    “The car engine is powerful.”

  8. electronic/ˌel.ekˈtrɒn.ɪk/

    “He repairs electronic devices.”

  9. gadget/ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

    “This gadget can open any bottle.”

  10. smartphone/ˈsmɑːt.fəʊn/

    “My smartphone has a great camera.”

  11. system/ˈsɪs.təm/

    “The new system works well.”

  12. program/ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/

    “She wrote a computer program.”

  13. code/kəʊd/

    “He is learning to write code.”

  14. technical/ˈtek.nɪ.kəl/

    “I have a technical problem.”

  15. wireless/ˈwaɪə.ləs/

    “The wireless connection is fast.”

  16. function/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

    “This button has a useful function.”

  17. automatic/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/

    “The doors are automatic.”

  18. modern/ˈmɒd.ən/

    “The office has modern equipment.”

  19. equipment/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/

    “The lab has new equipment.”

  20. tool/tuːl/

    “A hammer is a useful tool.”

  21. monitor/ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/

    “He bought a large monitor.”

  22. upgrade/ʌpˈɡreɪd/

    “I want to upgrade my phone.”

  23. install/ɪnˈstɔːl/

    “Please install the new software.”

  24. storage/ˈstɔː.rɪdʒ/

    “The phone has a lot of storage.”

  25. graphics/ˈɡræf.ɪks/

    “The game has amazing graphics.”

  26. virtual/ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

    “They held a virtual meeting.”

  27. drone/drəʊn/

    “The drone flew over the field.”

  28. satellite/ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/

    “The satellite sends TV signals.”

  29. processor/ˈprəʊ.ses.ə/

    “The new processor is faster.”

  30. advanced/ədˈvɑːnst/

    “This is an advanced computer.”

  31. design/dɪˈzaɪn/

    “She studied product design.”

  32. operate/ˈɒp.ə.reɪt/

    “Can you operate this machine?”

  33. switch/swɪtʃ/

    “Switch off the lights, please.”

  34. remote/rɪˈməʊt/

    “Where is the TV remote?”

  35. automation/ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/

    “Automation has changed factories.”

  36. feature/ˈfiː.tʃə/

    “This phone has a new feature.”

  37. camera/ˈkæm.ər.ə/

    “The camera takes clear photos.”

  38. sensor/ˈsen.sə/

    “The sensor detects movement.”

  39. manual/ˈmæn.ju.əl/

    “Read the manual before you start.”

  40. innovative/ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/

    “It is a very innovative product.”