English Vocabulary In Use Flashcards
Beruflich
Professional
Vocational
For any academic, professional or
vocational needs
Connotations
an idea suggested by a word in addition to its main meaning
The word ‘professional’ has connotations of skill and excellence.
Auswendig gelernt
learnt (off ) by heart
rote-learning
Eselsbrücken
mnemonics
bury yourself in your books
spend the maximum time studying
Das Thema in- und auswendig kennen
Know the subject inside out
first, rough version
first draft
Assessed
evaluated and given a grade
carry out research
less formal is do research
drop out
leave the course before the end
Chancengleichheit
equality of opportunity
inherent in
existing as a basic part of something
The main issue is whether everyone has the same opportunities for educational achievement or whether elitism of one sort or another is inherent in the system
League tables
Lists of schools or colleges, from the best down to the worst, based on exam results and, sometimes, other criteria
perpetuate
bewahren, verewigen
make something continue
two-tier system
a system with two separate levels, one of which is
better than the other
better-off parents
richer parents
well-endowed
receiving a lot of money in grants, gifts from rich people, etc.
depressing opportunity
reducing opportunity
bursaries
money given to pay for studies, usually provided on the basis of need
tertiary education
education at university or college level
the ability to read
Literacy
the ability to count / do basic maths
numeracy
syllabus
plan of what is to be studied
affinity
a strong feeling that you understand somebody/something and like them or it
- Humans have a special affinity for dolphins.
a close relationship between two people or things that have similar qualities, structures or features
- There is a close affinity between Italian and Spanish.
