Foundation · Digital Life

Creating an account

Your goal: understand common terms like sign up, password, and verification to successfully set up an account on a website or app.

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Survival Phrases

Actions

  • Sign up / Create an account
  • Log in / Sign in
  • Forgot password?

Common terms

  • Username / Email address
  • Password must have 8 characters.
  • Enter the code sent to your email.
2

Model Dialogue

Website: Sign up for your account.

You: I'll enter my email and a password.

Website: Check your email for a verification code.

You: (Checks email) Here it is: 456789.

Website: Account created! You are now logged in.

3

Important Vocabulary

TermMeaning
Sign upTo register for the first time.
Log inTo enter an existing account.
Terms of serviceRules you must agree to.
4

Typical Mistakes

  • I want to enter in the site. → I want to log in to the site.
  • I forgot my password of email. → I forgot my email password.
5

Culture Note

  • Security: Never use the same password for banking and other websites. Use a password manager if possible.
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Practical Task

  1. Identify. On a website you use, find the "Sign up" or "Log in" button.
  2. Terminology. Can you find where it says "Terms of service"?

Before you finish, can you…

  • ☐distinguish "Sign up" from "Log in"?
  • ☐understand what a verification code is?