A beginner's glossary of computer and internet terms

Try this simplified glossary of internet and computer terms.

Online computer dictionary for internet terms and technical support

This University of California Berkeley site provides a glossary of web searching and Netscape Jargon.

Internet 101 (getting started on the web).  This site is clear and easy to understand.  You can discover how the Internet works, find out where you can download great software, and discover the secrets of the search engines.

This tutorial on the basics of the Netscape Web Browser will help you effectively use Netscape Navigator.

Check out Microsoft's internet tutorial.  This is Microsoft's attempt to teach us all about the Internet.

This University of Albany site has great information about how to search the Internet.

This University of California site provides a tutorial on finding information on the Internet.

Google (this is one of the best).  Google searches more sites more quickly in order to bring you the most relevant results.

Dogpile (a great multi-search engine).  Dogpile is supported by numerous search engines.  Go ahead and let Fido fetch your subject for you.

Vivisimo was voted the top search engine by ZDNet.  Try it to see where it ranks with you.

Ask Jeeves (good for general information).  Just type in your question and Jeeves, the world's first Internet butler, is at your service.

SearchShots is a new type of visual search engine that provides preview screenshots of every site.

Lycos uses web guides to show categories to help with your search.

FastSearch claims to "enable information on demand."  Fast provides scalable searches and real-time filtering (whatever that means).  Try it and see if it works for you.

Others: Hotbot, AltaVista, Excite, Yahoo

Barry's Clip Art

Clip Art Theme Page

Ditto.com - This is one of the best picture sites.  Just type in your request and you'll have lots of pictures to choose from.

Pics4learning is another friendly picture site.
 

Check out these homepages made by Natsuko, Edgar, and Akiro.

Other Fun Computer Sites for ESL

ESL Independent Study Lab developed by Michael Krauss.  Study ESL at one of many on-line language learning sites.

Study at Tower of English.  This is one of my favorite places to go on the web for ESL.

Check out John Whitney's Learning Links for ESL from Chemeketa Community College here in Oregon

Check out Jim Schweizer's Internet Basics for ESL students.  These activities and lesson plans will help you develop your computer knowledge and vocabulary.

Surf Dave Spurling's ESL Web Guide.