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Introduction
Education is one of the key topics for IELTS. You will almost certainly need it in part 1 of
the speaking module and it is also a common essay topic. You will find here a list of helpful
vocabulary to improve your performance in those two papers.
Whatever you do, donʼt just sit down and learn the list. You need to be able to use the
language for yourself. How can you do this:
Graduate
Types of degree
Word Meaning/example
A first degree The degree undergraduates do
Types of course
Phrase Example
Types of writing
Dissertation The paper you write at the end of your masterʼs (and some
first degree courses)
Assignment This is the university equivalent of homework
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Verb Examples
Understand Iʼve tried learning it by heart, but I still donʼt understand it.
Take notes Itʼs important to take notes when you are listening to a
lecture.
Organise After the lecture you should organise your notes
Types of institution
Place Explanation
Qualifications
Forms of education
Further education Normally for more vocational courses and may start from
the age of 16
Adult education This is normally for non-degree programmes and often is
part-time
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Forms of study
Lecture The students make notes and listen to the lecturer. There
may be a question and answer session at the end.
Seminar Often led by a student on a particular topic. Normally, the
idea is everyone gets the chance to talk. Often follows a
lecture
Tutorial Sometimes teaching one-to-one with a tutor and
sometimes the same as a seminar
Finance
Word Example
Grant Because she came from a poor background, she was given a
grant by local government
Loan Almost all British undergraduates now have student loans that
they need to repay when they start earning