Boost Your Skills
in Computer Basics for ESL Learners

An easy-to-use guide that takes you step-by-step through the skills you need to succeed in today's digital world


Computer Objectives
  • Turn the computer on and off
  • Name the major parts of the computer
  • Use the mouse
Language Objectives
  • Use vocabulary words to describe parts of the computer
  • Use computer verbs to describe actions
  • Talk with a partner about the computer

Computer Objectives
  • Identify the parts of a program window
  • Use the Start menu to open a program
  • Move a window using the mouse
  • Minimize, maximize, restore, and close a window
Language Objectives
  • Talk with a partner about the different parts of a window
  • Talk about how to find and use different buttons, bars, menus, and the Ribbon
  • Describe how to move a window and use the sizing buttons

Computer Objectives
  • Use computer hardware and software
  • Use a program Ribbon
  • Open a dialog box and work with a drop-down list
  • Draw a picture in the Paint program
  • Use the Calculator program
  • Play a computer game
Language Objectives
  • Use vocabulary words to describe parts of different programs
  • Use computer verbs to describe actions you can do with different programs
  • Talk with a partner about drawing a picture in the Paint program
  • Talk with a partner about the different kinds of tasks you can do with programs

Computer Objectives
  • Use the computer keyboard
  • Create and edit a Word document
  • Print a document
Language Objectives
  • Use vocabulary words to discuss using Word and the keyboard
  • Use computer verbs to describe how to use Word and the keyboard
  • Use computer language to talk about how to create a document

Computer Objectives
  • Save and name a file
  • Format and align text in various ways
  • Add bullets to a list
  • Use a USB drive
Language Objectives
  • Use appropriate words to describe saving and naming files
  • Describe how to format and align text
  • Tell a partner how to perform tasks learned in this chapter

Computer Objectives
  • Open and use Google Chrome
  • Use a search engine to find information
  • Type an Internet address to go to a website
  • Apply for a job online
Language Objectives
  • Use vocabulary words to describe opening and using Google Chrome
  • Describe actions to take when using a search engine
  • Use appropriate verbs when describing how to find information on the Internet
  • Talk about typing addresses in the address bar
  • Tell a partner how to go to a website
WebSims

Computer Objectives
  • Sign in to email and send a message
  • Reply to an email message
  • Forward a message
Language Objectives
  • Use vocabulary words to describe signing in to email
  • Use computer verbs to describe actions taken with email messages
  • Describe how to reply to and forward a message
WebSims

Computer Objectives
  • Use Windows Search to find files and information
  • Work with the File Explorer window and basic file management
  • Save a file and then find and open it later
  • Use double-click to open computer files
Language Objectives
  • Use vocabulary words to describe using files and folders
  • Use vocabulary words to describe parts of the File Explorer window, including files and folders
  • Use computer verbs to describe how to find things using Windows Search
  • Talk with a partner about saving files
  • Talk with a partner about how to play sound files on the File Explorer window

Computer Objectives
  • Use Microsoft Word
  • Write personal and business letters
  • Use the Word Ribbon
  • Check spelling
Language Objectives
  • Use vocabulary words to describe personal and business letters
  • Use computer verbs to describe letter writing
  • Use computer language to talk about writing letters

Computer Objectives
  • Use Undo
  • Use Copy and Paste
  • Move from one open program to another
  • Create a simple résumé
Language Objectives
  • Use vocabulary words to describe how to copy and paste
  • Use computer verbs to describe drag and drop, and undo actions
  • Explain the parts of a simple résumé to a partner
  • Talk with a partner about how to copy and paste