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1Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher we answer a question from Mali.
2What are the differences between ''register'', ''sign in'' and ''log in?"
3Thanks.
4Kouame, Mali.
5Dear Kouame,
6Thank you for writing to us with your question.
7These words and phrases are all common when we use the internet.
8Sometimes you can use them when discussing activities that do not require a computer.
9Let's look at some of the similarities and differences.
10Let us begin with the phrasal verb "log in."
11This expression means to gain permission to use a computer system.
12Logging in usually requires a username and password.
13When a user logs in, the computer system keeps a record, or "log," of that user's session on the system.
14We can also use the single word "login" as a noun to describe such a session on a computer.
15We can use the phrasal verb "sign in" in the same way as "log in."
16But unlike "log in," "sign in" is common outside of the computer world.
17As part of security measures in an office building or school, you may have to provide information about yourself before you enter.
18That could mean writing your name (or "signing" your name) on a paper or showing an identity card.
19This creates a record of visitors to a place.
20Finally, the verb "register" means to provide information about yourself the first time you use a computer program or attend an event.
21You often need to register before you can sign in or log in to a service.
22Another phrase we use for "register" is "sign up."
23Here is an example:
24I recently signed up for a birdwatching class!
25Registering for something sometimes involves paying money, while signing in or logging in to something usually does not require a payment.
26What question do you have about American English? Send us an email at learningenglish@voanews.com
27And that's Ask a Teacher.
28I'm Jill Robbins.
1Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher we answer a question from Mali. 2Question: 3What are the differences between ''register'', ''sign in'' and ''log in?" 4Thanks. 5Kouame, Mali. 6Answer: 7Dear Kouame, 8Thank you for writing to us with your question. These words and phrases are all common when we use the internet. Sometimes you can use them when discussing activities that do not require a computer. 9Let's look at some of the similarities and differences. 10Log in 11Let us begin with the phrasal verb "log in." This expression means to gain permission to use a computer system. Logging in usually requires a username and password. When a user logs in, the computer system keeps a record, or "log," of that user's session on the system. We can also use the single word "login" as a noun to describe such a session on a computer. 12Sign in 13We can use the phrasal verb "sign in" in the same way as "log in." But unlike "log in," "sign in" is common outside of the computer world. As part of security measures in an office building or school, you may have to provide information about yourself before you enter. That could mean writing your name (or "signing" your name) on a paper or showing an identity card. This creates a record of visitors to a place. 14Register 15Finally, the verb "register" means to provide information about yourself the first time you use a computer program or attend an event. You often need to register before you can sign in or log in to a service. Another phrase we use for "register" is "sign up." 16Here is an example: 17I recently signed up for a birdwatching class! 18Registering for something sometimes involves paying money, while signing in or logging in to something usually does not require a payment. 19What question do you have about American English? Send us an email at learningenglish@voanews.com 20And that's Ask a Teacher. 21I'm Jill Robbins. 22Dr. Jill Robbins wrote this lesson for VOA Learning English. Ashley Thompson was the editor. 23_______________________________________________________________ 24Words in This Story 25phrasal verb - grammar. a group of words that functions as a verb and is made up of a verb and a preposition, an adverb, or both 26session - n. a period of time that is used to do a particular activity 27Do you have a question for the teacher? We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section.