Science Technology and Innovation

B2 · 100 entries · Five themes

Science Technology and Innovation

Created by , British English teacher.

Open a theme, then select a word or phrase for its meaning, example and pronunciation.

1. Scientific processes (20 entries)
  1. draw a conclusion
  2. publish findings
  3. test a prediction
  4. research question
  5. trial
  6. model
  7. control group
  8. research paper
  9. technical summary
  10. small sample
  11. public briefing
  12. weigh evidence
  13. answer objections
  14. informed debate
  15. expert commentary
  16. phenomenon
  17. experimental test
  18. curved
  19. supporting data
  20. public understanding
Listen to these 20
2. Technology development (20 entries)
  1. build a prototype
  2. prototype
  3. bring to market
  4. development cycle
  5. refine a design
  6. design brief
  7. scale up
  8. trial and error
  9. performance test
  10. software release
  11. pilot project
  12. user testing
  13. design flaw
  14. transition period
  15. automate a task
  16. responsible use
  17. algorithm
  18. skills demand
  19. training requirement
  20. challenge an output
Listen to these 20
3. Applications and benefits (20 entries)
  1. efficiency
  2. resource saving
  3. automation
  4. practical application
  5. remote monitoring
  6. expand capacity
  7. renewable energy
  8. diagnostic tool
  9. processing power
  10. distribute benefits
  11. improve precision
  12. sensor
  13. data storage
  14. detect a pattern
  15. test
  16. detect
  17. bleach
  18. blend into
  19. fabric softener
  20. cast shade
Listen to these 20
4. Limitations and risks (20 entries)
  1. weigh the benefits
  2. unintended consequence
  3. assess risk
  4. unequal access
  5. ethical concern
  6. security weakness
  7. human error
  8. misuse
  9. monitor performance
  10. reduce harm
  11. maintenance cost
  12. reliability issue
  13. system failure
  14. energy demand
  15. privacy concern
  16. technical limitation
  17. assess consequences
  18. error rate
  19. monitor decisions
  20. overheat
Listen to these 20
5. Explaining innovations (20 entries)
  1. investment
  2. existing technology
  3. breakthrough
  4. demonstration
  5. input
  6. principle
  7. output
  8. alternative design
  9. use case
  10. component
  11. replace a process
  12. substitute product
  13. reinvest profits
  14. adapt operations
  15. growth potential
  16. attract investment
  17. generate revenue
  18. product rivalry
  19. variable cost
  20. cable
Listen to these 20
Listen to all 100