unit 28: study & learning Flashcards
(22 cards)
do an exam
I have to sit/take an exam in biology at the end of term.
do research, do a research project
Our class carried out / conducted a research project into the history of our school.
do a course
I decided to enrol on / take a course in computer programming.
do a degree/diploma
She studied for / took a degree in engineering.
do a subject (e.g. law)
I studied/took history and economics in high school.
do an essay/assignment
All students have to write an essay/assignment at the end of term.
do a lecture/talk
Professor Parkinson gave a lecture on the American Civil War.
get a degree/diploma
He obtained / was awarded a diploma in Town Planning in 2010.
get a grade
Her essay received / was given an A-grade.
get a qualification
You will need to obtain/acquire a qualification in social work.
get an education
The country is poor; only 27% of children receive a basic education.
Student: Do we have to go to all the lectures to do the course or just yours?
Teacher: You must attend all the lectures to complete the course.
Student: Excuse me. Where will next week’s class be? In this room?
Teacher: No. Next week’s class will be held in Room 405.
Student: When do we have to give you our essays?
Teacher: You have to hand in your essays on Friday.
Student: When do we have to send in our university applications?
Teacher: You have to submit your application by December 1st.
Student: What do I have to do if I want to leave the course?
Teacher: If you want to withdraw from the course, you have to go to the College Office.
attend the lectures
go to and participate in university classes She rarely misses a chance to attend the lectures.
complete the course
finish all parts of an academic course He finally completed the course after two years.
further education
education after secondary school (e.g. college, vocational) Many adults go into further education later in life.
higher/tertiary education
university-level or post-secondary education Access to higher education is improving globally.
recognise qualifications
officially accept a degree/certificate as valid Foreign qualifications are not always recognised.
continuous assessment
regular evaluation instead of a final exam Our course uses continuous assessment rather than exams.
