English-Speaking Countries in a Nutshell - Education vocabulary
W naszym kolejnym konkursowym wpisie prezentujemy słownictwo związane z edukacją, które może pojawić się na finałowym teście. Mamy nadzieję, że poniższe zestawienie słówek i kolokacji zainteresuje nie tylko uczestników konkursu, ale także inne osoby uczące się języka angielskiego :).
EDUCATION VOCABULARY
Degree - the qualification students get when they successfully complete a college or university course
Bachelor’s degree - the first degree that students get when they study at the university for three or four years
Bachelor of Arts (= BA) - a first university degree in an arts or social sciences subject.
Bachelor of Science (= BSc) - a first university degree in science
Master’s degree (MA) - a degree that is taken after a first degree, at a more advanced level
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy - doctorate) – the highest level of degree qualification issued by a university
Dropouts - students who leave school before completing their education
Compulsory education - a number of years or age span during which children are legally obliged to attend school
Vocational education - the kind of education that prepares students for careers or professions
Vocational school - a school where students learn and develop skills that are necessary for particular jobs
Literacy - the ability to read and write. Nowadays, a literate person is someone who is able to use a personal computer as well
State school - a school that is paid for by the government and provides free education
Public school (in England) - a private and expensive school for young people between the ages of 13 and 18, whose parents pay for their education. The students often live at the school (boarding school) while they are studying
Public school (US) - a school which is free and paid for by the government
Grammar school (UK) - a state secondary school that selects their pupils by means of an examination taken by children at age 11
Co-educational school – a school where girls and boys are taught together
Nursery school (UK)/kindergarten (US) - preschool education
Primary Education - the first years of formal, structured education. In general, primary education consists of six or seven years of schooling usually starting at the age of 5 or 6.
Secondary education - the stage of education following primary education
High school (US) - a school for young people between the ages of 14 and 18
High school (UK) - a school for young people between the ages of 11 and 18
Tertiary education (or higher education) - education at the college or university level
Timetable (UK)/ Schedule (US) - a list of the times and lessons taking place at a school
Curriculum - the subjects which are included in a course of study or taught in an educational institution; a school or a college
Syllabus - a list of the topics, books and a summary of the subjects to be covered in a course
Lecture - a formal talk at university or college where a larger group of students listen to a lecturer and take notes
Lecturer - somebody who teaches at a university or college
Tutor- a teacher who works with a student or a small group of students
Personal statement – an essay explaining why a student wants to choose a particular course with a description of one's achievements, interests. It is included as part of an application for a place at university or college.
Freshman - a student in his or her first year at a university or college
Sophomore - a student in the second year of a course of study at a college or university
Junior - a third-year student at university or college
Senior - a fourth-year student at college or university
Tuition fees - the amount of money that students pay to go to a private school or university
Scholarship - an amount of money paid by a school, university, etc. to a student who has a lot of ability, but not much money
Grant -money given by the government to support a student while studying
Internship - a period of work experience (often unpaid) offered by an employer to give students and graduates experience of working in an industry related to their field of study
Enroll - to officially register on a course at a college or university
Student loan - The money that a student borrows from a bank while at university or college to pay for his/her education
The three R's - the basic educational skills of Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic (maths)
Humanities - studies about human culture, such as literature, languages, philosophy, and history
Bookworm - a person who loves reading and/or studying
Campus – the buildings and grounds of a university or college
Master’s thesis - a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a Master’s degree
Gap year - a period, typically an academic year, taken by a student as a break between school and university or college education
EDUCATION COLLOCATIONS
Attend - to go regularly to a school or university
Learn by heart – memorize something
Prepare for an exam/a test /a quiz - to review what you have already learned to get ready for an exam
Take an exam/ a test/a quiz - to do an exam/a test/a quiz
Sit an exam/a test/a quiz - to do an exam/a test/a quiz
Pass an exam/a test /a quiz - to achieve a successful outcome from an exam.
Fail an exam/a test /a quiz - not to succeed in an exam
Cheat in an exam - to attempt to pass an exam in a way that is dishonest or unfair, for example by copying from another student
Pass with flying colours – to pass an exam or test easily and with excellent result
Resit an exam - to take an exam a second time.
Skip classes - to be absent from lessons you are supposed to attend
Play truant - to be absent without permission from parents or teachers
Graduate - to complete a university degree successfully.
Meet a deadline - to complete a piece of work by the required date