Education School

Question 1

What is a bachelor’s degree?

Answer 1

An undergraduate course which usually lasts 3-4 years.

Question 2

What is a boarding school?

Answer 2

A school where pupils live during term time.

Question 3

What is distance learning?

Answer 3

A way of studying where tuition is carried out over the Internet or by post.

Question 4

What are face-to-face classes?

Answer 4

The traditional way of studying in a classroom with colleagues and a teacher.

Question 5

What does it mean to fall behind with your studies?

Answer 5

To progress less quickly than others.

Question 6

What does it mean to give feedback?

Answer 6

To offer guidance on a student’s work.

Question 7

What is a graduation ceremony?

Answer 7

An event where a successful student receives his or her academic degree.

Question 8

What is higher education?

Answer 8

Education, usually in a college or university, that is followed after high school or secondary school.

Question 9

What is an intensive course?

Answer 9

A course that offers lots of training in order to reach a goal in as short a time as possible.

Question 10

What does it mean to keep up with your studies?

Answer 10

To not fall behind.

Question 11

What does it mean to learn something by heart?

Answer 11

To memorize it.

Question 12

What is a mature student?

Answer 12

A student who is older than average and who has usually returned to education after a period at work.

Question 13

What is a master’s degree?

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

What does it mean to meet a deadline?

Answer 14

To finish a job or task in the time allowed or agreed.

Question 15

What does it mean to play truant?

Answer 15

To stay away from classes without permission.

Question 16

What is a private language school?

Answer 16

An independent school run as a business concern.

Question 17

What are public schools in the UK?

Answer 17

Exclusive independent schools.

Question 18

What is a single-sex school?

Answer 18

A school where only boys or girls attend (as opposed to a mixed-sex school).

Question 19

What does it mean to sit an exam?

Answer 19

To take an exam.

Question 20

What is a state school?

Answer 20

A school paid for by public funds and available to the general public.

Question 21

What is a subject specialist?

Answer 21

A teacher who has a great deal of knowledge about the subject they teach.

Question 22

What does it mean to take a year out?

Answer 22

To spend a year working or travelling before starting university.

Question 23

What are tuition fees?

Answer 23

The money paid for a course of study.

Question 24

What does authentic mean?

Answer 24

Real, genuine

Example: The lesson used authentic news articles for discussion.

Question 25

What does old-school strict refer to?

Answer 25

Traditional and strict approach to teaching ## Footnote Example: My science teacher is very old-school strict.

Question 26

What does teacher centred mean?

Answer 26

Focused on teacher-led instruction ## Footnote Example: The lesson style was very teacher centred.

Question 27

What does encourage collaboration mean?

Answer 27

Promote working together ## Footnote Example: Group tasks encourage collaboration among students.

Question 28

What does pressure to meet deadlines refer to?

Answer 28

Stress to complete tasks on time ## Footnote Example: Many students feel pressure to meet deadlines.

Question 29

What are assignments?

Answer 29

Homework or essays ## Footnote Example: We were given three assignments to do over the weekend.

Question 30

What does sail through them mean?

Answer 30

Complete something easily ## Footnote Example: I didn’t study much, but I sailed through the exams.

Question 31

What are learning expectations?

Answer 31

What teachers expect students to achieve ## Footnote Example: She explained the learning expectations at the start of class.

Question 32

What are role plays?

Answer 32

Acting out realistic situations ## Footnote Example: We practised dialogues through role plays.

Question 33

What does dictation mean?

Answer 33

Writing what is spoken aloud ## Footnote Example: We had a dictation exercise in our language class.

Question 34

What is a breakthrough?

Answer 34

New, significant development ## Footnote Example: She made a breakthrough in understanding the grammar rules.

Question 35

What does inspiring mean?

Answer 35

Motivating or encouraging ## Footnote Example: His speech was really inspiring.

Question 36

What is intonation?

Answer 36

Rise and fall of the voice ## Footnote Example: Good intonation makes you sound more natural in English.

Question 37

What does paid off mean?

Answer 37

Something was worth the effort ## Footnote Example: All my hard work finally paid off.

Question 38

What does outdated mean?

Answer 38

Old-fashioned, no longer modern ## Footnote Example: Their materials are quite outdated.

Question 39

What are league tables?

Answer 39

School rankings by performance ## Footnote Example: Our school is top of the national league tables.

Question 40

What does alumni refer to?

Answer 40

Former students ## Footnote Example: The school hosts a reunion for alumni every year.

Question 41

What are extra-curricular activities?

Answer 41

Non-academic school activities ## Footnote Example: I love taking part in extra-curricular activities like drama.

Question 42

What is a peer group?

Answer 42

Your group of friends or classmates ## Footnote Example: Peer group pressure can affect how students behave.

Question 43

What does remote mean?

Answer 43

Not physically present; online ## Footnote Example: We had to do all our classes remotely during the lockdown.

Question 44

Life skills creativity critical thinking communication collaboration