E-learning for IT specialists

Topic: Web design trends.

Level of lg: B1/B2
Prepared by: Sylwia Pradel

Click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyGsPlt06bo and watch the video about web
design trends. After that go to the tasks given below:
Ex. 1 Write English explanations of the following words:
1. readability [n]-> how easy a piece of text is to read.
2. glare [n]→ bright light.
3. to customize→ modify (something) to suit a particular individual or task.
4. to purchase-> buy something.
5. to toggle → switch something.
6. mishmash [n]→ a confused mixture.
7. quirky → rather odd or unpredictable in their appearance, character, or behaviour.
8. scrapbook [n]→ a crafting and documenting activity, involves taking books with blank pages and
adding photos, memorabilia, journaling, and embellishments.
9. to embrace → hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
10. template [n] → a form, mold or pattern used as a guide to make something.
11. sustainability [n]→ the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
12. to nod → lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly.

Ex. 2 Match the words in column A and B to make proper collocations.

Column A Column B a.
1. superior a. inspiration
2. a bold b. aspect
3. unconventional c. the rules
4. break d. viewing
5. draw e. effects
6.sweeping f. landscape
7. give g. colour
8. a key h. style
9.. roll-over i. a nod

1) d; 2) g; 3) h; 4) c; 5) a; 6) f; 7) i; 8) b; 9e.

Ex. 3 Fill the gaps with a suitable word given below:

fonts toggle interactivity customize deem draw uncluttered

1. Many sites allow visitors to deem the user exerience with the option to toggle between dark and
light themes.
2. Elements may draw ugly- like clashing colours, assymetrical layouts and mixed fonts.
3. To catch our eye to with the use of simple shapes, fonts text and empty space.
4. You`ll find plenty of simple shots and sans serif uncluttered
5. Sites can interactivity inspiration from the great outdoors and the natural world.
6. Motion and customize are breathing a new life into static web pages.

Ex. 4 Make three questions based on the video you have seen.
Q1: What design will replace minimalism?
Q2: Why has geometric design become so popular?
Q3: Can the website design be directed not at the user, but be a way of self-expression or
performance?