| A | B |
| modem | the part of the computer that connects the computer to the telephone lines to transfer information |
| an online dating service | is a way to meet people over the Internet |
| radio talk shows | are for voicing personal opinions |
| www | world wide web |
| e-mail | electronic mail |
| cyberspace | computer space |
| a personal ad | an add to describe yourself (to find a date) |
| break the ice | to do something or say something to make someone that you have just met feel less nervous and more willing to talk, especially at a party, meeting, or class |
| surf the net | to use a computer to look through information on the Internet |
| gets the message | understands the main point |
| shoot the breeze | to talk informally about unimportant topics |
| go on the air | talk on a radio program |