Lesson No 28D -Basic vocabulary for Instagram

Basic Vocabulary for Instagram

Here are some common terms and phrases used on Instagram:

General Terms:

• Post: A piece of content shared on Instagram, which can be photos, videos, or Reels.
• Feed: The stream of content that appears on a user’s profile page.
• Like: A way to show approval or appreciation for a post.
• Comment: A written response to a post.
• Share: To forward a post to other users.
• Follow: To subscribe to another user’s content.
• Follower: A user who follows another user’s content.
• Following: The list of users that you follow.

Specific Terms:

• Story: A temporary post on Instagram that disappears after 24 hours.
• Reel: A short-form video on Instagram.
• IGTV: Instagram TV, a platform for longer-form videos.
• Explore: A section of Instagram that shows popular and trending content.
• Highlights: Saved Stories that remain on your profile.
• Swipe up: A gesture used to access links or additional content within a Story.
• Caption: The text accompanying a photo or video post.
• Hashtag: A word or phrase preceded by a hashtag symbol (#) used to categorize and search for content.

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Useful Websites for English Vocabulary Building

Here are some excellent online resources to help you expand your English vocabulary:

Vocabulary Building Websites:

• Vocabulary.com: https://www.vocabulary.com/
• Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/
• Memrise: https://www.memrise.com/
• Wordnik: https://www.wordnik.com/
• English Vocabulary in Use: [invalid URL removed]

English Language Learning Platforms:

• FluentU: https://www.fluentu.com/
• EnglishCentral: https://www.englishcentral.com/
• Learn English with BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
• VOA Learning English: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/

English Reading Materials:

• NewsELA: https://newsela.com/
• CommonLit: https://www.commonlit.org/en
• ReadTheory: https://readtheory.org/auth/login

English Writing Practice:

• Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/
• The English Page: https://www.englishpage.com/grammar/
• English Grammar Online: https://www.englishgrammar.org/exercises/

Remember, consistent practice is key to improving your English vocabulary. These websites can be valuable tools to help you on your journey.