the large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other
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the World Wide Web / the Web
the system of connected documents on the internet, usually with pictures, video, and sound, that can be searched for information about a particular subject
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page
one part of a website
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broadband (connection)
a system for using the internet that makes it possible for large amounts of information to be sent quickly between computers
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to access
to open a computer file, a website, etc. in order to look at or change information in it
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wi-fi
a system for connecting electronic equipment such as computers and electronic organizers to the internet without using wires
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access (noun)
the ability to use a system such as the internet, or the way in which you can do this
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wireless network
a way of being able to connect to the internet or other computer network without using any kind of cable
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cable
a set of wires, covered by plastic, that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.
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to browse
to look at information on the internet
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browser
a computer program that makes it possible for you to read or see information on the internet
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search engine
a computer program that finds information on the internet by looking for words that you have typed in
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to google
to search for something on the internet using the Google search engine
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to surf the net / the Web
to spend time visiting a lot of websites
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website
a set of pages of information on the internet about a particular subject, published by a single person or organization
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home page
the first page of a website (usually gives an introduction to the business or organization it belongs to and links to more detailed information on other pages)