Conceding to Make a Point

That may be true, but . . . I may be wrong, but . . . You might be right, but . . . You have a good point, but . . . You could say that, but . . . Correct me if I'm wrong, but . . . I don't mean to be rude, but . . . I hate to bring this up, but . . . I don't mean to be negative, but . . . This may sound strange, but . . .

school subjects
These are the lessons that student's typically study in high school (or secondary school as it often called in Britain): Business Studies: Here you learn about how the business world works. Drama: A class where you can try acting and learn about the theatre. Economics: Here we learn about how trade, industry and money is organised in the world. Geography: The study of the world's land, rivers, mountains, weather and how it all works. History: The study of the past and how past events shaped our world. Mathematics (also Math in USA; Maths in UK):The study of numbers, shapes and spaces. Physical Education: Learning how to play sports and getting some exercise. Religious Education / Studies: The study of belief sytems and God. Science: Usually this subject is taught in three fields:

Biology: The study of living things like plants, animals and humans. Chemistry: The study of different substances and how they interact. Physics: The study of matter and energy and how they affect each other.

education vocabulary
Boarding School:(noun) A type of school where students live as well as study. 'During my first few weeks at boarding school I missed my parents a lot.' Cheat: (verb) To act in a dishonest way to get what you want. 'The student cheated by writing the answers on his hand and looking at them during the test.' Co-educational: (noun) A school that has both male and female students. A schools for just boys (or girls) is called a single-sex school.

'I think co-educational schools helps students to form better relationships with members of the opposite sex in later life.' Coursework: (noun) Coursework is the work done by students that contributes towards their overall grade, but which is assessed separately from their final exams. Coursework can, for example, take the form of experimental work, or may involve research. It can comprise of dissertations, reports or essays. 'I get nervous when I take a test. I prefer to do coursework because I have a long time to do it and I can do it at my own pace.' Enrol: (verb) To enrol means to join a course. In American English it is spelt enroll. The noun form is enrolment (enrollment US) 'To enrol on this course you need to be here on 7th January to do the paperwork.' Fail: (verb) To fail means that you did not pass your test. You did not get the necessary grade / score. Failure is the noun form. '40% of students failed the test. The other 60% passed.' Qualification: (noun) A qualification is the official proof that you have successfully completed a course or that you have the necessary skills. 'What academic qualifications do you have? Do you have a degree?' Retake: (verb / noun) As a verb retake means to take an exam you failed in the past for a second time. As a noun retakes mean the exams which are held again for students who did not pass them the first time around. 'Retakes will be held in February for all those students who did not get 40% on the last test.' 'Don't worry you will be able to retake this exam if you don't pass.' Revise: (verb) To revise means to study before a test. This word is used in British English. In American English study or review is used. Revision is the noun form. 'I'm going to stay in tonight and revise for Monday's test.' Semester / Term: (noun) Both of these words are used to mean the periods of the school year. The school year is usually divided into three terms / semesters: Spring, Autumn and Winter.

'At this school each semester is 12 weeks long.' Link: English courses Link: Business English - the language of business meetings

I hated ___ in school. I find learning about the past boring. I could never

remember the years that things happened.

geography history biology drama

My favourite subject is ___. I'm very good with numbers.

geography physical education biology mathematics

We learned how rivers are formed today in ___.

geography drama physics science

In ___ we had to wear special glasses because we were using dangerous

chemicals.

business studies history chemistry economics

If you don't want to cut open dead frogs then you shouldn't take ___.

chemistry physics economics biology

She tried to ___ on her test, but her teacher caught her and she was

kicked out of school.

term coursework cheat revise

Only students who are ___ on this course may enter the classroom.

enrolled retake semester revised

There will be no way to ___ this test if you fail.

retake revise enrol cheat

You should spend at least 2 hours a day ___ for your test.

revising enrolling boarding retaking

To work for this company you need a university ___.

failure term co-education qualification

Vocabulary: education

This is a list of vocabulary items related to education

Education:
The process of teaching or learning in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this.

Educational system:
Educational systems are established to provide education and training, often for children and the young. "The educational system in most underdeveloped countries needs to be reformed."

Educational goals:
Each country identifes the educational goals to be achieved by its educational system.

Educational background:
Past experience in education. To become an engineer in Electronics you need to have a scientific educational background.

School subject:
A course or area of study: mathematics, English, French, physics...are school subjects. "Math is her best subject."

School year:
The school year starts in September and ends in June

School uniform:

It is obligatory that students wear school uniforms in some schools.

Private lessons:
Some students need private lessons to keep up with their mates in learning some school subjects.

Private schools:
Students who go to private schools pay fees.

University graduate:
A person who holds a university or college degree. University graduates find difficulties getting jobs these days.

University degree:
An academic title given by a college or university to a student who has completed a course of study: "You go to university to get a university degree." "Bachelor of Arts degree."

Learning needs:
Learners should identify their learning needs in order to get the appropriate learning.

Learning strategies:
Learning strategies (or study skills)are techniques used to proceed in your own learning.

Learning goals:
Learning goals are the target behaviour a learner attains through his learning experience.

Adult illiteracy
Adult illiteracy is a major concern for any development.

Adult education:
Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults.It has become common in many countries. It takes on many forms, ranging from formal classbased learning to self-directed learning.There are more than 800 million adults that cannot read or write. Adult education usually takes place in the evening.

Formal education:
Formal education results from a program of instruction in an edcational institution leading to a qualification / certifcation.

Informal education:
Informal education occurs in daily work, leisure or family.

Non-formal education:
Non-formal education results from a programme but it is not usually evaluated and doesn't lead to certification.

Basic Education:
Basic education refers to the whole range of educational activities taking place in various settings (formal, non formal and informal), that aim to meet basic learning needs. According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), basic education comprises primary education (first stage of basic education) and lower secondary education (second stage). In countries (developing countries in particular), Basic Education often includes also pre-primary education and/or adult literacy programs.Universal basic education is regarded as a priority for developing countries " Every citizen should acquire at least a basic education to be able to read and write."

Primary Education:
Primary (or elementary) education consists of the first years of formal, structured education. In general, primary education consists of six or seven years of schooling

starting at the age of 5 or 6, although this varies between, and sometimes within, countries.

Secondary Education:
In most contemporary educational systems of the world, secondary education consists of the second years of formal education that occur during adolescence. It is characterised by transition from the typically compulsory, comprehensive primary education for minors, to the optional, selective tertiary, "post-secondary", or "higher" education (e.g., university, vocational school) for adults.[ At high schools students get secondary education.

Higher education:
Higher education, also called tertiary, third stage, or post secondary education, is the non-compulsory educational level that follows the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school, secondary school. Tertiary education is normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational education and training. Colleges and universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary education. Collectively, these are sometimes known as tertiary institutions. Tertiary education generally results in the receipt of certificates, diplomas, or academic degrees.

Reading Comprehension - Education

Develop your reading skills. Read the following text and do the comprehension questions

Education
Education encompasses both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus focuses on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral & aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and training by professional teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a fundamental human right. Since 1952, Article 2 of the first Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights obliges all signatory parties to guarantee the right to education. At world level, the United Nations' International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of 1966 guarantees this right under its Article 13. Educational systems are established to provide education and training, often for children and the young. A curriculum defines what students should know, understand and be able to do as the result of education. A teaching profession delivers teaching which enables learning, and a system of policies, regulations, examinations, structures and funding enables teachers to teach to the best of their abilities. Sometimes educational systems can be used to promote doctrines or ideals as well as knowledge, which is known as social engineering. This can lead to political abuse of the system, particularly in totalitarian states and government. Primary (or elementary) education consists of the first years of formal, structured education. In general, primary education consists of six or seven years of schooling starting at the age of 5 or 6, although this varies between, and sometimes within,

countries. Globally, around 70% of primary-age children are enrolled in primary education, and this proportion is rising. In most contemporary educational systems of the world, secondary education consists of the second years of formal education that occur during adolescence.It is characterised by transition from the typically compulsory, comprehensive primary education for minors, to the optional, selective tertiary, "post-secondary", or "higher" education (e.g., university, vocational school) for adults. Higher education, also called tertiary, third stage, or post secondary education, is the non-compulsory educational level that follows the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school or secondary school. Tertiary education is normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational education and training. Colleges and universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary education. Collectively, these are sometimes known as tertiary institutions. Tertiary education generally results in the receipt of certificates, diplomas, or academic degrees.

Comprehension: 1.
a. b. a definition of education includes: the process of teaching, the process of teaching and learning Everywhere in the world children go to primary schools: at the same age the age may differ. tertiary education refers to: primary education, secondary education, post secondary education. Tertiary education is: optional. compulsory

2.
a. b.

3.
a. b. c.

4.
a. b.

Comprehension: 1.
a definition of education includes:

the process of teaching and learning - b

2. 3. 4.

Everywhere in the world children go to primary schools: tertiary education refers to: Tertiary education is:

the age may differ - b post secondary education - c optional - a

Vocabulary Exercise - Education

Do the exercise below on the vocabulary related to education and click on the button to check your answers.
Choose the right word to form a collocation: 1. Private 2. School

3. Learning 4. Formal

Fill in the blanks with the right words: 1. You need an educational
be an engineer .

in mathematics if you want to

2. Something should be done to reform the educational

the developing countries.

of

3. University

find difficulties to find a job nowadays.

4. One educational
least a

for developing countries would be at education for every citizen.

Choose the right word to form a collocation: 1. Private school 2. School year 3. Learning goals 4. Formal education Fill in the blanks with the right words: 1. You need an educational background
be an engineer . in mathematics if you want to of the

2. Something should be done to reform the educational system

developing countries.

3. University graduates 4. One educational goal

basic

find difficulties to find a job nowadays. for developing countries would be at least a is another prioprority for developing

education for every citizen.

5. Putting an end to adult illiteracy

countries.