Education School Flashcards
What is a bachelor’s degree?
An undergraduate course which usually lasts 3-4 years.
What is a boarding school?
A school where pupils live during term time.
What is distance learning?
A way of studying where tuition is carried out over the Internet or by post.
What are face-to-face classes?
The traditional way of studying in a classroom with colleagues and a teacher.
What does it mean to fall behind with your studies?
To progress less quickly than others.
What does it mean to give feedback?
To offer guidance on a student’s work.
What is a graduation ceremony?
An event where a successful student receives his or her academic degree.
What is higher education?
Education, usually in a college or university, that is followed after high school or secondary school.
What is an intensive course?
A course that offers lots of training in order to reach a goal in as short a time as possible.
What does it mean to keep up with your studies?
To not fall behind.
What does it mean to learn something by heart?
To memorize it.
What is a mature student?
A student who is older than average and who has usually returned to education after a period at work.
What is a master’s degree?
A period of study which often follows the completion of a bachelor’s degree or is undertaken by someone regarded as capable of a higher-level academic course.
What does it mean to meet a deadline?
To finish a job or task in the time allowed or agreed.
What does it mean to play truant?
To stay away from classes without permission.
What is a private language school?
An independent school run as a business concern.
What are public schools in the UK?
Exclusive independent schools.
What is a single-sex school?
A school where only boys or girls attend (as opposed to a mixed-sex school).
What does it mean to sit an exam?
To take an exam.
What is a state school?
A school paid for by public funds and available to the general public.
What is a subject specialist?
A teacher who has a great deal of knowledge about the subject they teach.
What does it mean to take a year out?
To spend a year working or travelling before starting university.
What are tuition fees?
The money paid for a course of study.
What does authentic mean?
Real, genuine
Example: The lesson used authentic news articles for discussion.
What does old-school strict refer to?
Traditional and strict approach to teaching
Example: My science teacher is very old-school strict.
What does teacher centred mean?
Focused on teacher-led instruction
Example: The lesson style was very teacher centred.
What does encourage collaboration mean?
Promote working together
Example: Group tasks encourage collaboration among students.
What does pressure to meet deadlines refer to?
Stress to complete tasks on time
Example: Many students feel pressure to meet deadlines.
What are assignments?
Homework or essays
Example: We were given three assignments to do over the weekend.
What does sail through them mean?
Complete something easily
Example: I didn’t study much, but I sailed through the exams.
What are learning expectations?
What teachers expect students to achieve
Example: She explained the learning expectations at the start of class.
What are role plays?
Acting out realistic situations
Example: We practised dialogues through role plays.
What does dictation mean?
Writing what is spoken aloud
Example: We had a dictation exercise in our language class.
What is a breakthrough?
New, significant development
Example: She made a breakthrough in understanding the grammar rules.
What does inspiring mean?
Motivating or encouraging
Example: His speech was really inspiring.
What is intonation?
Rise and fall of the voice
Example: Good intonation makes you sound more natural in English.
What does paid off mean?
Something was worth the effort
Example: All my hard work finally paid off.
What does outdated mean?
Old-fashioned, no longer modern
Example: Their materials are quite outdated.
What are league tables?
School rankings by performance
Example: Our school is top of the national league tables.
What does alumni refer to?
Former students
Example: The school hosts a reunion for alumni every year.
What are extra-curricular activities?
Non-academic school activities
Example: I love taking part in extra-curricular activities like drama.
What is a peer group?
Your group of friends or classmates
Example: Peer group pressure can affect how students behave.
What does remote mean?
Not physically present; online
Example: We had to do all our classes remotely during the lockdown.
