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IELTS topic Vocabulary - Education

Introduction Education is one of the key topics for IELTS. You will almost certainly need it in part 1 of the speaking module and it is also a common essay topic. You will nd here a list of helpful vocabulary to improve your performance in those two papers. How to learn this vocabulary Whatever you do, dont just sit down and learn the list. You need to be able to use the language for yourself. How can you do this: choose the language that you need - make it personal to you note what other words it is used with note any grammar problems remember pronunciation

Key university language Graduate Word Graduate A graduate A postgraduate An undergraduate A fresher Examples/explanations Graduate from university Word form Verb

A graduate of Oxford university/ a Noun graduate in economics Hes a postgraduate student Noun Undergraduates receive a grant Life can be difcult for freshers Noun Noun

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Types of degree Word A rst degree A bachelors degree A masters (degree) A PhD or a doctorate Meaning/example The degree undergraduates do A synonym for a rst degree He is doing a masters in politics Only a few students go on to do a PhD

Types of course Phrase A full-time degee course A part-time degree course A distance course A sandwich course Example Most students follow a full-time degree course If you are in full-time employment, a part-time may be more suitable In the age of the internet, more and more people are studying by distance If you want practical experience, a sandwich course is the best option

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Form of writing Thesis Dissertation Assignment

Explanation The paper you write at the end of your PhD The paper you write at the end of your masters (and some rst degree courses) This is the university equivalent of homework

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Useful verbs for speaking Verb Do Study Major Be Go Leave Finish Examples Im doing law at Bristol University Im studying maths at Beijing University Im majoring in English Im at the LSE. Hes going to university next year I left university 20 years ago. Im going to nish my course next year

Other learning verbs Learning words Revise Understand Take notes Organise Review Concentrate Examples I need to do some revision before the exam. Ive tried learning it by heart, but I still dont understand it. Its important to take notes when you are listening to a lecture. After the lecture you should organise your notes I review my notes at the end of every week. Its not always easy to concentrate in lectures.

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Types of institution Place A faculty Explanation

Part of a university which specialises in the taeching of one subject, eg the Law Faculty A college Part of a university in British English which students belong to for social activities A college of further An alternative to university. Where you normally study education something vocational A polytechnic An alternative word for university in some cultures; sometimes one step below university Law school Where you study law after you graduate and before you start practising law Medical school The name of the medical faculty in many universities

Qualications Degree Diploma Certificate You receive a degree from a university at the end of your course A diploma is for a shorter course than a degree A certicate is also for a short course

Forms of education Type of education Explanation Higher education Further education Adult education University education Normally for more vocational courses and may start from the age of 16 This is normally for non-degree programmes and often is part-time

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Forms of study Learning process Explanation Lecture Seminar The students make notes and listen to the lecturer. There may be a question and answer session at the end. Often led by a student on a particular topic. Normally, the idea is everyone gets the chance to talk. Often follows a lecture Sometimes teaching one-to-one with a tutor and sometimes the same as a seminar

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Finance Word Scholarship Grant Loan Example She won a scholarship for her dissertation. Because she came from a poor background, she was given a grant by local government Almost all British undergraduates now have student loans that they need to repay when they start earning

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