Education

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curriculum

/kəˈrɪkjələm/

the subjects taught in a school or course

The curriculum should include practical life skills.

syllabusprogramcourse
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assessment

/əˈsesmənt/

a judgment or test of ability or quality

Continuous assessment can reduce exam pressure.

evaluationtestreview
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literacy

/ˈlɪtərəsi/

the ability to read and write

Digital literacy is essential for modern students.

reading abilitycompetenceknowledge
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tuition

/tuˈɪʃn/

teaching, especially in small groups or privately

Some students need extra tuition before exams.

teachinginstructioncoaching
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discipline

/ˈdɪsəplɪn/

controlled behavior or a field of study

Self-discipline helps learners make steady progress.

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pedagogy

/ˈpedəɡɑːdʒi/

the method and practice of teaching

Modern pedagogy often encourages active learning.

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enrollment

/ɪnˈroʊlmənt/

the act of joining a school or course

University enrollment increased this year.

registrationadmissionjoining
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proficiency

/prəˈfɪʃnsi/

a high level of skill or ability

English proficiency can widen job opportunities.

skillcompetencemastery
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qualification

/ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

an official record of study or skill

He listed his qualification from the culinary institute on his resume.

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degree

/dɪˈɡɹiː/

a university qualification

She earned her degree in biology last spring.

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diploma

/dɪˈpləʊmə/

a document showing completion of a course

He received his diploma after completing high school.

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lecture

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/

a formal talk given to students

The professor's lecture on chemistry was very interesting.

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seminar

/seminar/

a class where students discuss a topic

We spent the whole afternoon in a seminar about climate policy.

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workshop

/ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/

a practical learning session

She signed up for a pottery workshop over the weekend.

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assignment

/assignment/

a piece of work given to students

He stayed up late finishing his history assignment.

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homework

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/

school work done outside class

She finished her homework before dinner so she could watch a movie.

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textbook

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

a book used for studying a subject

The textbook explains the chemistry concepts clearly.

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campus

/ˈkæmpəs/

the buildings and land of a school or university

Students often meet up on campus to study before exams.

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scholarship

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/

money given to support a student’s study

She won a scholarship to study at university.

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graduate

/graduate/

a person who has completed a degree

The graduate got a job at a big company.

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undergraduate

/undergraduate/

a student studying for a first degree

She is an undergraduate studying biology at the state university.

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tutor

/ˈtjuːtə/

a teacher who works with individuals or small groups

Her tutor helps her with math three times a week.

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principal

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/

the head of a school

The principal called an assembly to announce the new schedule.

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classroom

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

a room where lessons are taught

We spent most of the day sitting in the classroom.

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attendance

/əˈtɛn.dəns/

being present at classes or events

Her attendance at every training session impressed the manager.

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comprehension

/kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/

the ability to understand something

Good comprehension of the text is important for this assignment.

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memorization

/memorization/

learning something so it can be remembered exactly

Memorization of vocabulary helps improve language skills.

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critical thinking

/critical thinking/

careful judgment based on reason and evidence

The course encourages critical thinking rather than simple memorization.

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enroll

/ɪnˈɹəʊl/

to officially join a course or school

I need to enroll in the online course before Friday.

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teach

/tiːt͡ʃ/

to help someone learn a subject or skill

My mother teaches English at the local school.

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learn

/lɜːn/

to gain knowledge or skill

Children learn best through play and practice.

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revise

/ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/

to study something again

I need to revise my notes before the exam.

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evaluate

/evaluate/

to judge the quality or value of something

The teacher will evaluate your project at the end of the week.

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participate

/participate/

to take part in an activity

Everyone was asked to participate in the class discussion.

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submit

/submit/

to hand in work for review

You must submit your essay by next Monday.

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attend

/attend/

to go to a class or event

I attend classes every morning from 9 to 12.

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motivate

/motivate/

to make someone want to do something

Good feedback can motivate students to work harder.

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compulsory

/compulsory/

required by rule or law

Attendance at these meetings is compulsory for all staff.

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optional

/optional/

available but not required

Attending the extra workshop is optional for all students.

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academic

/academic/

related to school or university study

She has strong academic skills and enjoys research.

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practical

/practical/

connected with real use rather than theory

The training focuses on practical skills you can use on the job.

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theoretical

/theoretical/

based on ideas rather than direct practice

Physics involves both theoretical understanding and practical experiments.

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interactive

/interactive/

involving communication and participation

The museum's interactive exhibit let visitors control the robots themselves.

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lifelong

/lifelong/

continuing through all of life

Reading is a lifelong habit that brings me joy.

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inclusive

/inclusive/

welcoming different kinds of people

The school has an inclusive policy that welcomes all students.

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formal

/formal/

organized and official

The graduation ceremony was a very formal event.

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informal

/informal/

relaxed and not official

We had an informal chat over coffee.

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skilled

/skilled/

having ability from training or practice

He is a skilled carpenter who can build anything.

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knowledgeable

/knowledgeable/

knowing a lot about a subject

The professor is extremely knowledgeable about ancient history.

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