UNIT 8. EDUCATION & LEARNING Flashcards
a way of studying in which you do not attend a school, college, or university, but study from where you live, usually being taught and given work to do over the internet
Distance learning
They offer advanced degrees or professional certification through distance learning.
a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students
Lecture
We went to a lecture on Italian art.
to study hard, usually by reading about or learning something, especially before taking an exam.
someone, usually a child, who studies very hard
Swot
to organize an event
Hold an event
to learn something in such a way that you can say it from memory
Learn (off) by heart
Someone who needs to see information in order to learn it
Visual learner
Someone who needs to hear information in order to learn it
Auditory learner
Someone who needs to do practical activities in order to learn it
Kinaesthetic learner
Someone who acquires knowledge best through the spoken word
Verbal learner
Alone, without companion
Solitary
abbreviation for doctor of philosophy: the highest college or university degree, or someone who has this:
PhD
Susannah has a PhD in Italian literature.
(Verb) to try to learn a lot very quickly before an exam:
Cram
She’s cramming for her history exam.
writer or a book, article, etc. that is mentioned in a piece of writing, showing you where particular information was found
Reference
a teacher who teaches a child outside of school, especially in order to give the child extra help with a subject he or she finds difficult:
Tutor
An organized schedule outlining study times and learning goals
Study planner
A book or computer file containing information about how to do or use something
Training manual
a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university degree
Thesis
The person responsible for overseeing the CV in a school or university
Head of Studies
a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done in order to receive a degree at college or university
Dissertation
Ann did her dissertation on Baudelaire.
a piece of work given to someone, typically as part of their studies or job
Assignment
the fact of finishing a degree or other course of study at a university or school, or the ceremony at which you are officially said to have finished
Graduation
A degree given to a student by a college or university, usually after 4 years of study
Bachelor’s degree
an official of high rank in a college or university who is responsible for the organization of a department or departments
Dean
a meeting of people to discuss and/or perform practical work in a subject or activity
Workshop
a drama/poetry/training workshop
