Words that come up again and again.
Learn the words that come up again and again in exams. Save words, then review them with flashcards that space out your practice.
Education
Words for talking and writing about schools, universities and learning, useful for IELTS Writing Task 2 and Speaking Part 3.
- curriculumB2
all the subjects and content taught in a school or on a course
“Many parents want coding to be added to the primary school curriculum.”
- compulsoryB2
required by law or a rule; you must do it
“In many countries, education is compulsory until the age of sixteen.”
- tuition feesC1
the money students pay to be taught at a college or university
“Rising tuition fees have made some students think twice about going to university.”
- assessmentB2
the process of judging how well someone has learned something
“Our final grade is based on continuous assessment rather than one big exam.”
- vocationalC1
teaching the practical skills needed for a particular job
“He chose a vocational course in electrical engineering instead of an academic degree.”
- literacyC1
the ability to read and write
“The charity runs evening classes to improve adult literacy in rural areas.”
- enrolB2
to officially join a course, school or university
“She enrolled on a part-time business course while she was still working.”
- drop outB2
to leave school or a course before you have finished it
“Financial problems forced him to drop out of college in his second year.”
- scholarshipB2
money given to a student, usually for good results or ability, to pay for their studies
“She won a full scholarship to study architecture in Melbourne.”
- undergraduateB2
a university student who is studying for a first degree
“Many undergraduates live in student accommodation during their first year.”
- extracurricularB2
describing activities such as sport or music that students do outside normal lessons
“Universities often look at extracurricular activities as well as exam results.”
- rote learningB2
learning by repeating information until you remember it, often without understanding it
“Critics argue that rote learning does little to develop critical thinking.”
- distance learningB2
studying from home, usually online, instead of attending classes in person
“Distance learning allows people in remote areas to earn a recognised qualification.”
- plagiarismB2
using someone else's words or ideas as if they were your own
“The university uses software to check every essay for plagiarism.”
- mentorB2
an experienced person who gives advice and support to someone less experienced
“Each new student is paired with a mentor from the year above.”