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Bildung Flashcards

1
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To note down

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aufschreiben (ei-ie-ie), notieren

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To do one’s best

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sein Bestes tun (u-a-a)

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To fail

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durchfallen* (ä-ie-a)

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4
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Success

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der Erfolg

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5
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I’m good at English

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ich bin gut in Englisch

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6
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Curriculum

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der Lehrplan (ä-e)

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7
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6th form/years 12-13

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die Oberstufe

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Private school

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die Privatschule (-n)

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9
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To sit/pass an exam

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eine Prüfung ablegen / bestehen (irreg)

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10
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School rules

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die Schulordnung

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11
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To revise/repeat

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wiederholen

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12
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The education system

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das Bildungswesen

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13
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Parents’ evening

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der Elternabend

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14
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Secondary school system with different school types

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das gegliederte Schulsystem

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15
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Intensive course

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der Intensivkurs (-e)

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16
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Basic/core subjects

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die Kernfächer

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17
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Shortage of teachers

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der Lehrermangel

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18
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Main A-Level subject

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das Leistungsfach (ä-er)

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19
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Extra tuition

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die Nachhilfestunde (-n)

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20
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First 2 years of secondary education

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die Orientierungsstufe

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21
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Compulsory subject

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das Pflichtfach (ä-er)

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22
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(Period of) compulsory schooling

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die allgemeine Pflichtschulzeit

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23
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Optional subject

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das Wahlfach (ä-er)

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24
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Branch, discipline

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der Zweig (-e)

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25
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An additional foreign language

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eine zusätzliche Fremdsprache

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26
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Careers adviser

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der Berufsberater (-)

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27
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Head of department of

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der Fachleiter (-) für

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28
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Language assistant

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der Fremdsprachenassistent (-en)

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29
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Housemaster/-mistress

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der Hausvater (ä) / die Hausmutter (ü)

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30
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(Boarding school) pupil

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der (Internats)schüler (-)

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31
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Teaching staff

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das Kollegium

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32
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Classmate, fellow pupil

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der Mitschüler (-)

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33
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Student teacher (grammar school)

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der (Studien)referendar (-)

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34
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School-leaver

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der Schulabgänger (-)

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35
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Head (of secondary school)

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der Schuldirektor (-en)

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36
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Headmaster

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der Schulleiter (-)

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37
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Bully

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der Tyrann (-en)

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38
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Student taking A-levels

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der Abiturient (-en)

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39
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To mark, grade

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benoten

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40
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He passed in maths

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er hat Mathe bestanden

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41
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He failed in maths

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er ist in Mathe durchgefallen

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42
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He scraped through

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er ist durchgerutscht

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43
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Final mark

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die Endnote

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44
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Class test (continuous assessment)

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die Klassenarbeit (-en)

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45
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A competitive atmosphere

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eine Konkurrenzatmosphäre

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46
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Continuous assessment

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die kontinuierliche Beurteilung

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47
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Pressure to achieve

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der Leistungsdruck

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48
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Competitive (person, school)

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leistungsorientiert

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49
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Oral/written

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mündlich / schriftlich

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50
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Average mark

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der Notendurchschnitt

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51
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To swot, cram

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pauken (inf) / büffeln (inf)

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52
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To retake/resit an exam

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eine Prüfung wiederholen (insep)

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53
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To sit a test

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einen Test schreiben (ei-ie-ie)

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54
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Report

A

das Zeugnis (-se)

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55
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Orientated towards the job market

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am Arbeitsmarkt orientiert

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56
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Equality of opportunity

A

die Chancengleichheit

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57
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Differentiation

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die Differenzierung

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58
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State expenditure on schools

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der Etat für Schulen

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59
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Well-equipped

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gut ausgestattet

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60
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To reduce class sizes

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die Klassenstärke senken

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61
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The teacher-pupil ratio

A

das Lehrer-Schüler-Verhältnis

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62
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To raise standards

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die Leistungen steigern

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63
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Serious underachievement

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gravierende Leistungsmängel (pl)

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64
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Falling standards (of achievement)

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das nachlassende Leistungsniveau

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65
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To assess achievement

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den Leistungsstand beurteilen

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66
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Free provision of teaching materials

A

die Lernmittelfreiheit

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67
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High/low on the list of priorities

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oben / unten auf der Prioritätenliste

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68
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The need for reform

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der Reformbedarf

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69
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To carry out fundamental reforms

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grundlegende Reformen durchführen

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70
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Falling numbers of pupils

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sinkende Schülerzahlen

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71
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Overcrowded classes

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überfüllte Klassen

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72
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Education is a matter for each Bundesland

A

Bildung ist Ländersache

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73
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To make things more competitive

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den Leistungswettbewerb verstärken

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74
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To educate pupils to think for themselves

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Schüler zu geistiger Selbstständigkeit erziehen (irreg)

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75
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The main topics in the debate about education

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die beherrschenden Themen der Bildungsdebatte

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76
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To fulfil parental expectations

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die Erwartungen der Eltern erfüllen

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77
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They have the choice of several possibilities

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sie haben die Wahl zwischen mehreren Möglichkeiten

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78
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According to interests and abilities

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je nach Neigungen und Fähigkeiten

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79
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It must be given top priority

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es muss vorrangig behandelt werden

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80
Q

Able pupils should be stretched

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leistungsstarke Schüler sollten verstärkt gefördert werden

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81
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To encourage social and professional mobility

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die soziale und berufliche Mobilität fördern

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82
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Higher education

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das Hochschulsystem / die Hochschulbildung

83
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Classics

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die Altphilologie

84
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Selection interview

A

das Auswahlgespräch (-e)

85
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Lecturer

A

der Dozent (-en), der Hochschullehrer (-)

86
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To lecture on

A

dozieren über (+Acc)

87
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To do research

A

Forschung betreiben (ei-ie-ie)

88
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Humanities

A

die Geisteswissenschaften (pl)

89
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Graduate

A

der Hochschulabsolvent (-en)

90
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To broaden one’s mind

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seinen Horizont erweitern

91
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Lecture hall

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der Hörsaal (-säle)

92
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Law

A

Jura, die Rechtswissenschaft

93
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To do a Master’s degree

A

einen Master machen

94
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Entry quota to university

A

der Numerus clausus

95
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To do a doctorate, doctoral thesis

A

promovieren

96
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Student digs, bedsit

A

die Studentenbude (-n)

97
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Student loan

A

das Studiendarlehen (-)

98
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To drop out of one’s degree

A

das Studium abbrechen (i-a-o), die Uni frühzeitig verlassen (ä-ie-a)

99
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Campus

A

das Universitätsgelände (-:!)

100
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To give a lecture

A

eine Vorlesung halten (ä-ie-a)

101
Q

~ UCAS, university clearing system

A

die ZVS

102
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A-levels give you the right to study at university

A

das Abitur berechtigt zum Studium an der Universität

103
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To apply for a place at university

A

sich um einen Studienplatz bewerben (i-a-o)

104
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To study a subject in depth

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ein Fach intensiv studieren

105
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To get a degree

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einen akademischen Grad erhalten (ä-ie-a)

106
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She lectures in history

A

sie ist Dozentin für Geschichte

107
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A degree is required for that

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dazu ist ein abgeschlossenes Studium erforderlich

108
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Mutual recognition of university degrees (in EU)

A

die gegenseitige Anerkennung von Hochschulabschlüssen

109
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People get a grant in cases of hardship

A

man kriegt BAföG für Härtefälle

110
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The learning process

A

der Lernprozess

111
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Workaholic

A

das Arbeitstier (-e)

112
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Attentiveness

A

die Aufmerksamkeit

113
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Mistake

A

der Fehler (-)

114
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Memory

A

das Gedächtnis

115
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Memory aid/mnemonic

A

die Gedächtnishilfe / die Eselsbrücke

116
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File

A

der Hefter (-)

117
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Dyslexia

A

die Legasthenie

118
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Dyslexic person

A

der Legastheniker (-)

119
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With learning difficulties

A

lernbehindert

120
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Learning strategy

A

die Lernstrategie (-n)

121
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To put one’s hand up

A

sich melden

122
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Outline notes

A

stichwortartige Notizen

123
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Material, content

A

der Stoff

124
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Swot

A

der Streber (-)

125
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To overwork

A

sich überarbeiten (insep)

126
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No pain, no gain

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ohne Fleiß kein Preis

127
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Not to cope with sth.

A

mit etw. nicht zurechtkommen* (o-a-o)

128
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Positive/negative attitude

A

die positive / negative Einstellung

129
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To pay attention

A

gut aufpassen

130
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To learn sth. by heart

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etw. auswendig lernen

131
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To grasp

A

begreifen (ei-i-i)

132
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To make every effort to do sth.

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sich sehr bemühen, etw. zu tun

133
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Ambition

A

der Ehrgeiz

134
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To acquire knowledge

A

sich Wissen zulegen

135
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Thirst for knowledge

A

der Wissensdurst

136
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To fill in the gaps

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die Wissenslücken stopfen

137
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To work to the best of one’s ability

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arbeiten, so gut man kann

138
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She’s way ahead of the others

A

sie ist den anderen haushoch überlegen

139
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She’s one of the best in the group

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sie ist mit die (?) Beste in der Gruppe

140
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I have a good grasp of the basics

A

ich beherrsche das Wesentliche

141
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It takes a real effort

A

es kostet große Mühe

142
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To muddle through

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sich durchwursteln (ins)

143
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Terrible

A

miserabel

144
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To make fun of someone

A

sich über jdn. lustig machen

145
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To cheat (in an exam)

A

(bei einer Prüfung) mogeln

146
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To bully s.o.

A

jdn. schikanieren, jdn. tyrannisieren, jdn. mobben

147
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To play truant

A

die Schule schwänzen

148
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To beat up

A

verprügeln

149
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It’s not worth the effort

A

die Anstrengung lohnt sich nicht

150
Q

To be behind with one’s work

A

mit seiner Arbeit im Rückstand sein* (irreg)

151
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To dash off an essay

A

einen Aufsatz hinrotzen (inf)

152
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I’m not very good at maths

A

ich bin für Mathe nicht begabt

153
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I just don’t get it

A

das begreife ich einfach nicht

154
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That’s beyond me

A

das geht über meinen Verstand

155
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I make excuses to get out of doing my homework

A

ich drücke mich um die Hausaufgaben

156
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I lack concentration

A

es fehlt mir an Konzentration

157
Q

I only learn when forced to

A

ich lerne nur unter Druck

158
Q

I have to rack my brains

A

ich muss mir den Kopf zerbrechen

159
Q

She’s in detention

A

sie sitzt nach

160
Q

A false assessment of (one’s own) abilities

A

eine falsche (Selbst)einschätzung des Leistungsvermögens

161
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He vents his aggression in school

A

er lädt seine Aggression in der Schule ab

162
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He has had to repeat a year

A

er wurde nicht versetzt

163
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To expel s.o. from school

A

jdn. von der Schule verweisen (ei-ie-ie)

164
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Varied

A

abwechlungsreich

165
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Worksheet

A

das Arbeitsblatt (ä-er)

166
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We’re dealing with…

A

wir befassen uns mit …

167
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To encourage discussion

A

Diskussionen (pl) fördern

168
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To maintain discipline

A

die Disziplin aufrechterhalten (ä-ie-a)

169
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To tighten up discipline

A

die Disziplin straffen

170
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To be assertive/to control a class

A

sich durchsezten

171
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Fair

A

gerecht, fair

172
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To treat everyone the same

A

jeden gleichbehandeln

173
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Consistent

A

konsequent

174
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Lax, laid back

A

lasch, locker

175
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A good atmosphere for study

A

ein gutes Lernklima

176
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To waffle

A

schwafeln (inf)

177
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Distant, unapproachable

A

unnahbar

178
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The gap between theory and practice

A

die Kluft zwischen Theorie und Praxis

179
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He sets high standards

A

er stellt hohe Ansprüche

180
Q

She engages our interest

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sie weckt unser Interesse

181
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He teaches well

A

er macht einen guten Unterricht

182
Q

To relate to one’s pupils

A

eine Beziehung zu seinen Schülern finden (i-a-u)

183
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She teaches us maths

A

sie gibt uns Unterricht in Mathe

184
Q

Special education

A

die Sonderpädagogik

185
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Braille

A

die Blindenschrift

186
Q

Special school

A

die Förderschule (-n)

187
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Mainstream school

A

die Regelschule

188
Q

Sign language

A

die Zeichensprache

189
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They take account of their disabilities

A

man nimmt auf ihre Behinderungen Rücksicht

190
Q

They build on the abilities they have

A

man fördert die vorhandenen Fähigkeiten

191
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To miss out on educational opportunities

A

Ausbildungschancen versäumen

192
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Evening class(es), night school

A

die Abendschule (-n)

193
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To take A-levels later on

A

das Abitur nachholen

194
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Job which requires training

A

der Ausbildungsberuf (-e)

195
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A degree alongside working

A

ein berufsbegleitendes Studium

196
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Work-orientated

A

berufsorientiert

197
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To find out about

A

sich erkundigen nach

198
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Manual

A

handwerklich

199
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Business-related

A

kaufmännisch

200
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To be a failure (at school)

A

ein Versager sein*

201
Q

Adult education

A

die Volkshochschule (-n)

202
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Means of improving qualifications through night school etc.

A

der zweite Bildungsweg

203
Q

More training places should be made available

A

man sollte mehr Ausbildungsplätze zur Verfügung stellen

A-Level vocabulary (18 decks)

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