I'm always saying headphones or headset, but when I do my students look at me cross. They insist it's earphones. I thought earphones are the kind that go directly inside the ear. And those I usually call ear buds... So what's what?
I'll say earphones if they go inside the ear, and headphones or headset if the have that thingie across your head.. Students think they're sooo smart sometimes... they always find a way to make you feel old or stupid :)
I lost my mp3 player 3 months ago. I know the player is somewhere in this house but can't find it. I should go through every room and box. Eventually, I never find it. Have to live the rest of my life without a player i bought from Bologna, Italy. It's a pity.
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I'm always saying headphones or headset, but when I do my students look at me cross. They insist it's earphones. I thought earphones are the kind that go directly inside the ear. And those I usually call ear buds... So what's what?
8 months ago by lebunny
i call them "listening devices" :)
8 months ago by chibbigirl
Headphones. Even though I use in ear ones almost exclusivley
8 months ago by WaveyDavey001
@wavey i agree with you. @media speakers are the ones everyone can hear, no?
8 months ago by chibbigirl
I'll say earphones if they go inside the ear, and headphones or headset if the have that thingie across your head.. Students think they're sooo smart sometimes... they always find a way to make you feel old or stupid :)
8 months ago by Marialita
I lost my earbuds. Haven't been able to listen to podcasts at work all day. :(
8 months ago by Bishop
I lost my mp3 player 3 months ago. I know the player is somewhere in this house but can't find it. I should go through every room and box. Eventually, I never find it. Have to live the rest of my life without a player i bought from Bologna, Italy. It's a pity.
8 months ago by visualradio
Fortunately I can still play mine in the car!
I'll perhaps stop and buy new ones on my way home tonight.
8 months ago by Bishop
lol @mediadeo I am sure everyone around you appreciated that!
8 months ago by chibbigirl