curriculum
/kəˈrɪkjələm/
the subjects taught in a school or course
“The curriculum should include practical life skills.”
/kəˈrɪkjələm/
the subjects taught in a school or course
“The curriculum should include practical life skills.”
/əˈsesmənt/
a judgment or test of ability or quality
“Continuous assessment can reduce exam pressure.”
/ˈlɪtərəsi/
the ability to read and write
“Digital literacy is essential for modern students.”
/tuˈɪʃn/
teaching, especially in small groups or privately
“Some students need extra tuition before exams.”
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
controlled behavior or a field of study
“Self-discipline helps learners make steady progress.”
/ˈpedəɡɑːdʒi/
the method and practice of teaching
“Modern pedagogy often encourages active learning.”
/ɪnˈroʊlmənt/
the act of joining a school or course
“University enrollment increased this year.”
/prəˈfɪʃnsi/
a high level of skill or ability
“English proficiency can widen job opportunities.”
/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
an official record of study or skill
“He listed his qualification from the culinary institute on his resume.”
/dɪˈɡɹiː/
a university qualification
“She earned her degree in biology last spring.”
/dɪˈpləʊmə/
a document showing completion of a course
“He received his diploma after completing high school.”
/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/
a formal talk given to students
“The professor's lecture on chemistry was very interesting.”
/seminar/
a class where students discuss a topic
“We spent the whole afternoon in a seminar about climate policy.”
/ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/
a practical learning session
“She signed up for a pottery workshop over the weekend.”
/assignment/
a piece of work given to students
“He stayed up late finishing his history assignment.”
/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/
school work done outside class
“She finished her homework before dinner so she could watch a movie.”
/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/
a book used for studying a subject
“The textbook explains the chemistry concepts clearly.”
/ˈkæmpəs/
the buildings and land of a school or university
“Students often meet up on campus to study before exams.”
/ˈskɒləʃɪp/
money given to support a student’s study
“She won a scholarship to study at university.”
/graduate/
a person who has completed a degree
“The graduate got a job at a big company.”
/undergraduate/
a student studying for a first degree
“She is an undergraduate studying biology at the state university.”
/ˈtjuːtə/
a teacher who works with individuals or small groups
“Her tutor helps her with math three times a week.”
/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/
the head of a school
“The principal called an assembly to announce the new schedule.”
/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/
a room where lessons are taught
“We spent most of the day sitting in the classroom.”
/əˈtɛn.dəns/
being present at classes or events
“Her attendance at every training session impressed the manager.”
/kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/
the ability to understand something
“Good comprehension of the text is important for this assignment.”
/memorization/
learning something so it can be remembered exactly
“Memorization of vocabulary helps improve language skills.”
/critical thinking/
careful judgment based on reason and evidence
“The course encourages critical thinking rather than simple memorization.”
/ɪnˈɹəʊl/
to officially join a course or school
“I need to enroll in the online course before Friday.”
/tiːt͡ʃ/
to help someone learn a subject or skill
“My mother teaches English at the local school.”
/lɜːn/
to gain knowledge or skill
“Children learn best through play and practice.”
/ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/
to study something again
“I need to revise my notes before the exam.”
/evaluate/
to judge the quality or value of something
“The teacher will evaluate your project at the end of the week.”
/participate/
to take part in an activity
“Everyone was asked to participate in the class discussion.”
/submit/
to hand in work for review
“You must submit your essay by next Monday.”
/attend/
to go to a class or event
“I attend classes every morning from 9 to 12.”
/motivate/
to make someone want to do something
“Good feedback can motivate students to work harder.”
/compulsory/
required by rule or law
“Attendance at these meetings is compulsory for all staff.”
/optional/
available but not required
“Attending the extra workshop is optional for all students.”
/academic/
related to school or university study
“She has strong academic skills and enjoys research.”
/practical/
connected with real use rather than theory
“The training focuses on practical skills you can use on the job.”
/theoretical/
based on ideas rather than direct practice
“Physics involves both theoretical understanding and practical experiments.”
/interactive/
involving communication and participation
“The museum's interactive exhibit let visitors control the robots themselves.”
/lifelong/
continuing through all of life
“Reading is a lifelong habit that brings me joy.”
/inclusive/
welcoming different kinds of people
“The school has an inclusive policy that welcomes all students.”
/formal/
organized and official
“The graduation ceremony was a very formal event.”
/informal/
relaxed and not official
“We had an informal chat over coffee.”
/skilled/
having ability from training or practice
“He is a skilled carpenter who can build anything.”
/knowledgeable/
knowing a lot about a subject
“The professor is extremely knowledgeable about ancient history.”