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Education Vocabulary: Word Lists and Pronunciation

This is the essential vocabulary for education about schools, subjects, studying and university. There is an audio to listen to the pronunciation of the words. These are the most common words and collocations which you will need to learn in order to talk or write about school or university successfully. After each section of vocabulary, there are exercises for you to practice using the words.

Click here to download the PDF version of this page:  Education Vocabulary PDF . Please note that the PDF does not contain the answers – you must check your answers on this page.

Educational Institutions

• kindergarten = pre-school education
• primary school
• secondary school
• college = further education
• higher education = university education = tertiary education
• post-graduate school = university for students studying beyond degree level

School Subjects

• natural science
• religious studies
• information technology (IT)
• physical education (PE)
• cookery = domestic / food science
• handicrafts

Vocabulary Exercises: School Subjects

• One of the reasons that I didn’t like ……………… was because of the lab work which sometimes involved dissection.
• I’ve always enjoyed learning about how chemicals react with one another so I decided to choose …………. as one of my main subjects.
• When I was a child, we practiced ………………… three times a week which was fine in summer but was freezing during the winter when you have to football or hockey outside.
• My teacher encouraged us to take part in ……………………… in order to develop skills beyond what is taught in scheduled lessons.
• I used to find complicated calculations difficult as well as algebra but when we got a new ………… teacher, it all become much easier to understand.
• One of my favourite subjects was …………………… because you had a chance to get out of the classroom and learn more about the environment.
• Teachers were really strict on ……………… in exams. The exam invigilators won’t even let you have your bag in the exam room.
• Poetry should be taught more in ………………. lessons in order to help students develop a deeper understanding of their language and culture.
• I always loved studying maps. We spent a lot of time in our ……………. lessons tracing the borders of countries and learn the capital cities of different countries.
• My worst subject at school was …………… because I was completely tone deaf.
• physical education
• extra curricular activities
• math’s

Useful Language & Collocations

• lab work = laboratory experiments
• dissection = cutting up animals for scientific research
• scheduled lessons = lessons which are planned and written into a school curriculum
• algebra = formulas and equations in mathematics
• to give out or assign homework / to do or complete homework
• to complete high school / to graduate high school
• to do, to participate or to take part in school activities or sport
• tracing = copying, outlining in pencil
• tone deaf = without an ear for music = unable to appreciate or hear different music and notes

Types of Schools – Same-Sex & Co-Ed Schools

Watch this video to learn the advantages or single-sex schools and the plus points of mixed schools. This video contains ideas and vocabulary to help you express your ideas clearly.

University Vocabulary

University Courses

• BA / BSc = Bachelor of Arts Degree / Bachelor of Science Degree
• MA / MSc = Masters of Arts / Masters of Science
• PhD = Doctorate

Other Courses

• Certificate = a lower level qualification often offered at colleges rather than universites. This is also the word used the for documentation received for completing any type of course or degree (she received her certificate for her BA degree).
• Online Course
• Distance Learning Course
• Vocational course = a course which teaches you skills for a specific job, for example engineering.
• Non-vocational course = a course which is not related to a job but to a general subject instead, such as Biology.

Useful Verbs & Nouns for University

• to graduate from a university = complete a degree course / to finish university
• to enroll on a degree course = put your name down for a degree course
• to major in physics = to choose physics as your main subject at university
• to attend a lecture = to go to listen to a speaker at university often with a large audience in a lecture theatre
• to attend a tutorial = to go to a meeting with a professor usually in small group held in his/her office
• deliver a lecture = to give a talk or presentation
• to lecture in media studies = to talk about media studies or to teach media studies at university
• the faculty of business = a department specialising in business at university
• to read history = to study history
• to do or complete coursework = doing project work or assignments as part of your course
• undergraduate (n) = someone currently doing their first degree
• graduate (n)  = someone who has completed a degree course
• note-taking = being able to take notes in a lecture while the lecturer is talking
• keeping up with the work load = being able to maintain the level of studying required
• fall behind with studies = fail to keep pace with the school / university work

University Work

• presentations
• dissertation
• project work

Vocabulary Exercises: Universities

Complete the following sentences are university education using no more than one word.

• People who have ……….. from university stand a better chance of finding a good job.
• I hope to enroll ………. a degree in law next year in the UK.
• There is a lot of competition to get a ……………….. but without it I won’t be able to afford the universities fees.
• One of the keys to successful  ……………. is knowing where to look for information and how to judge which information is most current and relevant. Knowing the best sources of materials is essential.
• scholarship

Other Useful Vocabulary for Education

• literate = to be able to read and write
• illiterate = unable to read and write
• the literacy rate = the percentage of people in a country or region able to read and write
• comprehensive education = a well-rounded, broad education covering a variety of subjects
• scholarship = an award of either free or supported education for high achievers
• student loan = money taken by a student to pay for their education which they must pay back after graduating
• pay off a student loan = to repay money borrowed for university education
• intensive course = a course which runs over a short period of time but contains a lot of information and training
• play truant / truancy = not attending school / being absent from school without permission
• gap year = to take a year out between high school and university

Vocabulary Exercises: Useful Education Vocabulary

Complete the sentences using no more than two words.

• The rate of …………… is higher in developed countries than in under developed countries.
• Schools should offer a ………………… which includes subjects relating to all minority groups.
• The rise in university fees has led to a large proportion of students taking out ………………… which can often be difficult to pay back.
• Students who take a …………… often find it difficult to get back into their studies again.
• Rather than the government offering free university education for all people, they should, instead, ensure that a certain number of gifted individuals receive a ……………….
• comprehensive education
• student loans

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It’s very common for candidates to be asked about their school, college or university experience, so a good range of education vocabulary is something you definitely need to develop.

This page should make that easy for you as it contains over 150 everyday words and phrases related to study, education and teaching. For each, I’ve included an explanation and added a sample sentence to show it in context. This will help you to learn how to use it correctly.

Don’t try to learn them all. Look at my suggestions below as to the best way to use this extensive list of education vocabulary.

Here are some of the categories covered:

• Educational institutions
• Course types & levels
• Qualifications
• People in education
• Subjects & facilities
• Academic work

As well as your own experience of education, you could be asked your opinion on wider issues such as the quality of teaching or education system in your country, equal opportunities, technology in schools and many other related topics. The list of education vocabulary will equip you to create answers for these types of subjects as well.

Also on this page are three other things that will help you prepare for questions about education:

• IELTS-style questions on the topic of education
• Sample answers
• Links to online reading & listening resources

You’ll find PDF downloads of both the questions and sample answers and the education vocabulary list at the bottom of the respective sections.

The questions relate to the Speaking test because this part of the exam offers the broadest range of possible questions on the topic of education. They give the best opportunity for me to demonstrate the vocabulary and for you to practise using it.

I’ve included IELTS-style questions and answers for all three parts of the Speaking test. I've highlighted key words and phrases in  bold .

You'll find these words and phrases, and many others, in the vocabulary list beneath. There’s an audio to listen to their pronunciation.

The education vocabulary list contains words and phrases relevant to all parts of the IELTS exam.

Finally, at the bottom of the page I've added links to topical articles, short videos and podcasts that will help you to improve both your education vocabulary and your reading and listening skills.

Let’s begin with the sample questions.

IELTS-Style Speaking Test Questions and Answers

Common education vocabulary is highlighted in  bold .

1) At what age do children begin school in your country?

Formal education starts at five years of age but most children go to preschool when they are around three. This isn’t compulsory but really helps them to develop socially.

2) What kind of school did you go to as a child?

My family moved around a lot when I was growing up so I went to many different schools including three primary schools , a grammar school and a co-educational comprehensive school . I even attended a private school for a year.

3) Did you enjoy your time at school?

I can’t say that I particularly enjoyed my early education . With changing schools so often, I was always the new kid which I found hard.

4) Would you say you were a good student?

Yes, I was definitely a good pupil . I was a quiet, shy child who never caused my teachers any trouble or played truant . I worked hard on my coursework and got on well with my peers .

5) Did you do any extra-curricular activities?

Back in my day, there weren’t many opportunities to do extra-curricular activities . However, I was in the school choir at my secondary school . We use to put on concerts and one year we did a tour of Germany.

Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school.

You should say:

• when and where you started studying it
• what lessons were like
• what made it different from other subjects

and explain why you enjoyed the subject.

There There were three subjects I particularly enjoyed at school, English , geography and P.E. but if I had to choose a favourite, I guess it would be geography .

I suppose you start learning about the natural features around you and other countries in primary school but geography first appeared on the curriculum as a specific subject in secondary school . I’d been fascinated with other places and cultures for as long as I could remember. My dad had travelled a lot and had a large map on the wall with pins in all the countries he’d been to. I loved looking at it so perhaps that’s where my interest in geography first started.

The geography classroom was great; full of globes, atlases and books about places that were very different to where I lived. We had a nice teacher called Mrs Rose who used lots of pictures and maps in her lessons . This was perfect for me as I’m a visual learner. If Mrs Rose had just talked all the time, as some of our teachers did, I probably wouldn’t have enjoyed the subject so much or learnt so easily.

I even liked doing geography homework . I can remember sitting at my desk at home spending hours carefully drawing maps and adding all the features. When my mum took me to the library on a Saturday morning, I’d look for adventure stories set around the world or books on how people live in other countries.

When I reached the sixth form and had to choose just three subjects to study, geography was one of them, although I actually failed my final exam. My family moved house yet again just before I took it and I was very unsettled. I had a private tutor for a few months then retook the exam and got a good grade.

At university ,  I trained as a  teacher myself. I chose primary education so taught geography along with many other subjects. However, during one of my training placements, the headteacher asked me to spend three weeks teaching the subject to every class in the small village school, from 5 year olds up to 11 year olds. It was one of the happiest times in the whole of my career even though I hadn’t even got my teaching qualification yet.

1) What impact do universities have on the places where they’re located?

I believe that the presence of a university in a town or city has a significant positive impact on the area. For a start, it's often the largest employer, offering jobs at all levels from cleaners and maintenance staff to lecturers and top academics .

Large educational institutions like this bring in lots of investment from around the world from foreign students and for important research projects. The presence of thousands of students during term times is also a massive boost to the local economy.

In addition to the financial benefits, there several ways in which universities contribute socially. For example, university towns and cities tend to be vibrant, with a great social life due to the large numbers of young adults living there. What’s more, the campus itself usually has a number of facilities that can be used by local people. A university city I used to live in had an excellent theatre that attracted top plays, shows and performers from around the country.

2) What is it more important for academics to do, research or teaching?

It was only recently, after reading an article about a local university , that I realised just how much research goes on in them. It was about a new facility in the medical faculty and outlined the important research they will now be able to carry out on stem cells and brain tumours. This type of work is vital if we are to combat illness and disease in the future.

For most people though, universities are places of learning where you go to get your degree and prepare for your future career, so teaching must have a high priority. As teachers , academics have the role of passing on knowledge to the next generation.

Weighing it up, I think that the teaching side of their work is the most important because unless they instruct and inspire their students , there will be no-one to fill the most important jobs in society or to carry on the research work the academics do.

3) What are the advantages of studying a distance learning course?

For many people, especially mature students who work, distance learning is the ideal way to study. There are several benefits that immediately come to mind. Firstly, the cost is far less than it would be to attend a college or university with their high tuition fees .

Secondly, you can study anywhere and in your own time and at your own pace. Some students , myself included, find that this method of learning suits them better than sitting in lectures or going to tutorials . You do have to be self-motivated to keep up with the coursework though, and you still get assignments to write and sometimes a dissertation , but you can fit these around your daily life.

Thirdly, there’s a huge range of correspondence courses and online courses available these days so you can take almost any subject you want to and even study for a degree qualification this way. So all in all, distance learning courses have many advantages over other methods of study.

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*  Important

• Do  not  try and learn this list of education vocabulary.
• Identify the vocabulary you find useful for answering practise questions about this topic.
• Record it in your vocabulary notebook and practise using it regularly.

I recommend that you create your own answers to the Speaking questions on this page. You will find many other IELTS-style practise questions by searching online. 

For help on how to learn vocabulary, what to learn and how to record it, visit these pages:

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Education Vocabulary  –  Common Words & Phrases

Education Vocabulary Set 1: Key Definitions

education – the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school, college or university, or the knowledge that you get from this

- Education is a low priority for the governments of some developing countries.

- Most children receive their education in schools but some are taught at home.

to educate – to give someone intellectual, moral or social instruction, typically at a school, college or university

- At the school I visited in Kenya the children are educated in classes of over 60 pupils.

educational – relating to the provision of education

- When I was at school we had an educational visit to the British Museum in London to see Tutankhamun’s treasures.

educational institution – a place where people gain an education, such as a school

- We are fortunate to have many excellent educational institutions in our area.

formal education – education  normally delivered by trained teachers in a systematic way in a school, college or university.

- In Norway, formal education starts when children reach the age of six.

compulsory education – the legally-required period of time that children are expected to attend school. In the western world, these laws generally require that children attend school from the ages of 5 to 16 or 18.

- One day, a formal education will hopefully be compulsory for all children.

Education Vocabulary Pronunciation

Education Vocabulary Set 2: Educational institutions

preschool – a school for children who are too young to begin their formal education

- Most children in the UK go to a preschool but it isn’t compulsory.

nursery school (UK)/ kindergarten (US) – preschool education

- In the UK, most children begin nursery school at the age of four.

primary school (UK)/ elementary school (US) – the type of school for children ages 5-11

- Bindi was so excited about starting primary school when the new term started in September.

primary education – the education of 5-11 year olds

- In an ideal world, primary education would be compulsory in every country.

secondary school (UK)/ high school (US)  – the type of school for children age 11 to 16, sometimes 18

- I want to teach in a secondary school when I finish my teacher training as I really enjoy working with older pupils.

co-educational/mixed – a school where girls and boys are taught together.

- These days, most schools in the UK are co-educational .

single-sex school – a school for either male or female students but not both

- Both my parents went to single-sex schools but it’s more normal these days to go to a mixed school.

state school – a school that is funded and controlled by the government and for which no fees are charged

- The government is facing growing criticism for the underfunding of state schools .

comprehensive school – a state school that accepts pupils regardless of their level of academic ability or achievement

- There is an ongoing debate as to whether all young people should attend comprehensive schools or if schools that select pupils on academic ability are still relevant.

grammar school (UK) – state secondary  school  that selects their pupils by means of an examination taken by children at age 11

- Although many people are against selective education where some school places go to the most academically able pupils, grammar schools are still popular.

private school – a school that is not supported by government money, where education must be paid for by the children’s parents

- Jonah’s parents decided to pay for him to go to a private school because most classes only had 20 pupils in.

private education – education parents have to pay for

- Only a small percentage of parents can afford to give their children a private education .

public school (UK) – an exclusive, expensive school, run independently

public school (US) – a school which is free and paid for by the government

higher education (also called tertiary education ) – education beyond the age at which it is compulsory, usually in a college or university

- Most of Vijay’s friends wanted to leave school and get a job as soon as possible but he was determined to go on to higher education to improve his career prospects.

boarding school – a school where students live and study during the school term.

- Yu Yang hated boarding school as she missed her family and felt very homesick.

college – a place of higher education where people study specialized subjects or undertake vocational training for a skilled job

- Hugo applied for a place at the local college to train to be a chef.

university – a high-level educational institution where students study for degrees and academic research is done.

- Fuyuko wanted to study nursing at university in Australia but had to get a band 7 in her IELTS exam to be accepted.

Education  Vocabulary Pronunciation

Education Vocabulary Set 3: Course types & levels

course – a series of lessons in a particular subject

undergraduate – studying for a degree but having not yet achieved it.

postgraduate – having achieved a degree and now studying for a higher qualification, possibly a professions qualification

vocational – education or training directed at a particular occupation and its skills, often requiring practical skills

intensive – fast-paced courses which give a lot of information quickly and in a short time

Education Vocabulary Set 4:  Qualifications

qualification – an official record showing that you have achieved a certain level of education or skill in a particular subject or skill area

- Riya was determined to leave school with good qualifications so she could get a well-paid job to support her family.

certificate – an official record of achievement, generally issued for a short course

- Shona was delighted to be presented her TEFL certificate on passing her course to become an English teacher.

diploma – issued for a higher education course that is shorter than a degree

- Greg did so well in his two-year engineering diploma that his tutor persuaded him to study for another year to qualify for a degree.

bachelor’s degree / or just degree ( BA/BSc etc) – qualification issued by a university or college at the end of three or four years of study

- I’m studying for a bachelor’s degree in marine biology.

- I’m studying for a BA in history.

master’s degree /or just master’s ( MA/MSc etc) – qualification issued by a university when the student has completed further study beyond a degree, often in a more specialisn'ted field than a bachelor’s degree

- Alonso wanted to stay on at university an extra year to study for his master’s but his parents couldn't afford the fees.

doctorate ( PhD ) – the highest level of degree qualification issued by a university

- I’m so proud of my sister for achieving a PhD in biochemistry.

fellowship – a teaching or research post given to a person studying for an advanced degree.

- Being awarded a research fellowship at my university is a dream come true as it enables me to stay on and study for my doctorate.

Education vocabulary Pronunciation

Education Vocabulary Set 5:  People in education

headteacher/ principal  – the person in charge of a school

- Our headteacher had been principal for 12 years when he retired.

teacher – a person who teaches, especially in a school

- My favourite teacher at school was Mr Webber because he made lessons so interesting.

tutor – a teacher who works privately with one student or a small group

- Our son struggles with maths so we’ve got him a private tutor to help him with his work.

lecturer – a person who teaches at a college or university.

- My cousin is a lecturer in physics at the University of London.

professor – a teacher of the highest rank in a department of a British university, or a teacher of high rank in an American university or college

-  Professor Stephen Hawking  was one of the most influential figures in modern science.

an academic – a person who teaches in a college or university and continues to research and increase knowledge about their specialist subject

- She was such a bookworm at school and always in the library researching some topic or other, so it’s no surprise that she became an academic .

pupil – a person, usually a child at school, who is being taught

- The pupils loved Miss Lefebvre’s French lessons as she gave them fun learning games to play.

student – a person, usually a college or university, who is being taught

- The beginning of the academic year was so busy with all the new students starting their college courses.

mature student – an adult student who attends college or university some years after leaving school

- Jose was so grateful for the chance to study for a degree as a mature student having left school with very few qualifications.

a graduate – a person who has finished their college or university education

- University graduates can usually get higher paid jobs than people with vocational skills.

peer – a person who is in the same class, age group or social group as someone else

Pupils these days are under a lot of pressure to dress and behave like their peers .

Education Vocabulary Set 6: School subjects

curriculum – the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college

- Her parents chose the school because it offered a broad curriculum including drama and dance which were her favourite subjects.

syllabus – an outline or summary of the subjects to be covered in a course

- The new syllabus included environmental science which was becoming more popular as a school subject.

maths/math/mathematics – the study of numbers, shapes and space

literature – the study of written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance

the three R's – the basic educational skills of r eading, w r iting and a r ithmetic (maths)

- Most schools put a high priority on teaching the three R's .

language – a system of communication used by a particular country or community often studied as a subject by non-native speakers

- To her surprise, Jenna found that she was quite good at languages at school.

humanities – studies about human culture, such as literature, languages, philosophy, and history.

- Tuma couldn’t decide whether to study history or philosophy at university so opted for a degree in humanities .

science – the study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, divided into subjects such as physics, biology and chemistry

• physics – the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy
• biology – the study of living organisms
• chemistry – the branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed

geography  – the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these

religious studies  – the study of religion and belief systems

history  – the study of past events, particularly in human affairs

information technology  (IT or ICT)  –   the study of the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data

physical education  (PE)  – instruction in physical exercise and games, especially in schools

art  – the study of artistic techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpture, etc. or the appreciation of works of art

music  – the study of how to play a musical instrument or sing, how to read music, how to compose music, etc

drama   – the study of acting and theatrical performance

home economics  –   cooking and other aspects of household management, especially as taught at school

Education Vocabulary Set 7: School vocabulary

to play truant – to be absent without permission from parents or teachers

- Helios was always playing truant from school which he regretted when he failed his exams and struggled to find a good job.

to skip classes – to be absent from lessons you are supposed to attend

- I was never brave enough to skip classes as my parents would have been furious if they’d found out.

bookworm – a person who loves reading and/or studying

- My best friend is a real bookworm but is a great person to have on your quiz team because his general knowledge is excellent.

rote learning – a teaching style based on learning by memorisation through repetition

- My parents’ education was based on rote learning but there was more emphasis on learning by investigation by the time I went to school.

literacy – the ability to read and write, sometimes use as a subject title for reading and writing

- Afghanistan has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world with just 28% of people able to read and write.

literate – to be able to read and write

- In the past 20 years, the proportion of adults in the world who are literate has increased from 75% to 84 % which is a great improvement.

illiterate –  to be unable to read and write

- There are many children in the poorest countries of the world who have little or no access to education and are  illiterate .

remedial – involving pupils who need extra help with a particular area of study or subject

- Pupils who got poor grades use to be put in a remedial class but now they are given extra support from a learning assistant.

additional needs/ special needs  – related to students who need special help due to a learning or physical difficulty

- Shona spend the later part of her teaching career working in a school for students with additional needs .

extra-curricular activities – activities or subjects offered in addition to the normal curriculum usually offered outside normal class hours, such as art, cooking or computer clubs and extra sporting activities

- The most popular extra-curricular activities at Westcroft School were pottery, badminton and computer programming.

school uniform – a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by pupils

- Do Hyan looked so smarting setting off for school on his first day wearing his new school uniform .

discipline – a set of rules governing conduct or behaviour

- Schools where a high level of discipline is maintained, generally have above average exam results

• impose discipline
• maintain discipline
• lack of discipline

timetable – a chart showing times of particular events, such as lesson times in the school day

- Ruby wasn’t very happy with her new timetable as she had double maths followed by double science on a Monday, both subjects she found hard.

Education Vocabulary Set  8:  Facilities

classroom – where lessons take place in a school

- The noisy classroom fell silent when the headteacher walked through the door.

lecture  theatre/ hall  – a room or hall for lectures with seats in tiers

- There was excitement in the lecture theatre as the famous actor stood up to give the drama students a lecture on method acting.

studio – a room where students studying art, photography, media studies, etc. create work

- The studio was set up with recording equipment for the students to practice editing techniques.

library – a building or room containing collections of books, professional journals and other academic literature and material relevant to student's studies

- Sabiha spent all day in the university library doing research for her essay on globalisation.

laboratory – a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science

- Kate’s favourite part of her degree course in molecular biology was the laboratory work.

campus – the buildings and grounds of a university or college

- It took me a long time to find my way around the campus when I first started at university.

halls of residence – a college or university building where students live

- In his first year at college, Somchai lived in a hall of residence , but in his second year, he rented a house with some other students.

student accommodation – living accommodation for college or university students

- The university offered a range of student accommodation including studio apartments, flats, halls of residence and shared houses.

Education Vocabulary Set 9: Academic work 

assignment – a piece of work given to someone as part of their studies

- I have three more written assignments to complete this term.

coursework – written or practical work done by a student during a course of study, often assessed in order to count towards a final mark or grade

- Helga was really bad at exams so she chose a course where 50 per cent of the overall marks came from assessed coursework .

dissertation – is a long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially for a university degree.

- It was hard getting my dissertation finished by the deadline and I handed it in on the very last day.

thesis – a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher degree

- Adao wrote his PhD thesis on the effect of organic fertilizers on soil fertility in tropical climates.

presentation – a speech or talk given in front of an audience

- As part of their end of year assessment, the students had to give a presentation on the theories of learning for children under 3 years of age.

lecture – a formal talk on a subject given to a large group of students who would normally take notes

- She was so pleased that the lecture was cancelled as it gave her time to catch up on some coursework.

tuition – teaching or instruction, especially of individual pupils or small groups

- Dana was unable to get to lectures after breaking her leg but the college provided individual tuition for her until she recovered.

tutorial – a small group study session with a tutor often following a lecture

- He always found tutorials helpful as it was a chance to ask questions about what they’d heard in the lecture.

seminar – a class at university in which a specific topic is discussed by a teacher and a small group of students

- At university, I found seminars far more useful than lectures as I learn best in a small group.

lesson – a period of learning or teaching, usually in a school

- Walter was late for the history lesson and got into trouble with the teacher.

homework – additional coursework work given to pupils to complete in their own time outside school hours

- Most pupils hate homework as they’d rather be out with their friends or playing computer games than studying.

correspondence course – a course of study in which student and tutors communicate by post

- Juan’s local college didn’t offer a course in accountancy but he found a good correspondence course to give him the qualification he needed.

distance learning – a way of studying in which lectures are broadcast or lessons are conducted by post or via the internet without the student needing to attend a school or college or have in-person teacher interaction

- I prefer to study by distance learning as I can work when I want and at the pace I want.

online learning – Similar to distance learning but done 100% via the internet and often involving in-person interaction with a teacher online

- I find online learning ideal for preparing for my IELTS exam and enjoy connecting with my teacher via Skype.

to sit an exam – to take an exam.

- I want to carry on learning for the rest of my life but after I finish my training I hope I never have to sit an exam again.

Education Vocabulary Set 10: The cost of education

tuition fees – the money paid for a course of study, especially at a private school or a college or university

- High tuition fees mean that many young people can’t afford to go to university.

a grant – money given by the government to support a student while studying

- Bernice was successful in her application for a grant which meant that she could attend her local university.

a student loan – money which a student can borrow while they are studying, but which has to be repaid

- Geraint took out student loans of £9000 a year to pay for his tuition of fees and left university heavily in debt.

a scholarship – money given to someone, often by the institution they are studying at, to help pay for their tuition

- He was overjoyed to receive a scholarship to Oxford University as his parents couldn’t afford to pay the fees.

internship – a period of work experience (often unpaid) offered by an employer to give students and graduates experience of working in an industry related to their field of study

- All students on the course were expected to secure an internship during the long vacation between the second and third years of their degree course.

Education Vocabulary  Set 11: Common terms related to college or university

unconditional offer – the offer of a place at an educational institution for which you already meet the entry requirements

- Mustafa was delighted to receive an unconditional offer from his first choice university and accepted immediately.

conditional offer – the offer of a place at an educational institution which requires you to meet certain entry requirements, usually specific exam grades

- She was fairly confident that she would get the exam grades she needed to take up the conditional offer at Bristol University.

to major in – to choose as your main subject

- I want to major in primary education with a specialism in science.

to read (a subject) – to study a specific subject

- Hans read geology at university and is now working for an oil company in the States.

faculty – department in a university that specialises in a specific subject

- It was a proud day for the university when the faculty of science move into the new, state-of-the-art building.

research – a detailed study of a particular subject

- I’m really enjoying this research project on the migratory behaviour of the golden eagle.

• conduct research
• carry out research

Education Vocabulary Set 12:  More common words, phrases & expressions

to work your way through university – to have a paid job while studying to support yourself financially

- With the steep increase in tuition fees, many students are forced to work their way through university .

to keep up with your studies – to not fall behind with your work

- Giang would have to limit his time socializing with his friends if he was going to keep up with his studies .

to fall behind with your studies – to not get your coursework and assignments done in the time allowed

- She was a hard-working student but fell behind with her studies after catching pneumonia and having to spend time in hospital.

to learn something by heart – to memorise it

- By the end of his first week learning English, Elisha had learnt all the days of the weeks and months of the year by heart .

gap year – a period, typically an academic year, taken by a student as a break between school and university or college education

- Many students spend their gap year travelling to get more experience of life before they settle down to studying for a degree.

to take a year out – to take a gap year

- Before going to the university, I took a year out to travel and also earn some money.

to enrol – to officially register on a course at a college or university

- She didn’t know an old friend had enrolled on the same course until they met up on the first day.

sign up for – to commit to something for a specific period such as the duration of a course

- Having signed up for the photography course, she now had to ask her brother if she could borrow his camera.

to drop out –  to leave a course before completing it

- Hiran was forced to drop out of university when his father became ill and he had to take over the family business to support his family.

a dropout – a student who fails to complete a course of study and leaves the educational institution with no qualifications

- Many famous and very wealthy entrepreneurs are college dropouts , which proves that you don’t need a degree to succeed in life.

well-educated  – someone who has received a high level or good standard of education

- You could tell that he was  well-educated  by the way he spoke.

to meet a deadline  – to complete a piece of work by the required date

- I didn’t think I’d get my essay written in time but I just  met the deadline .

note-taking  – to take notes in a lesson or lecture when the teacher is talking

- I find  note-taking  in a lecture really difficult as I miss much of what is being said while I’m writing.

to revise  – study or read something again in order to remember it better, often before exams

- No matter how hard I  revise , my mind goes blank as soon as I get into the exam room.

to review  – to read over something again. Similar to revise, but generally done just after a lesson or lecture rather than in preparation for an exam

- Bella found that  reviewing  her notes just before going to sleep helped her to remember the key points.

workload  – the amount of work that has to be done

- The course  workload  felt overwhelming at first but became more manageable once the students had covered the theory and moved on to the more practical part of the course.

to pass with flying colours   –  to pass an exam or test easily and with excellent result

- He was sure he was going to fail his maths exam but  passed with flying colours .

scrape through  – to just pass an exam

- She ran out of time in the exam and left many questions unanswered but just  scraped through  with a pass mark.

to resit/retake an exam   – to take an exam again in order to get a better result

- Madee needed band 7 in her IELTS Speaking test but only got 6.5, so she had to  retake the exam .

Click this link to get a PDF download of this list of education vocabulary.

Other Useful Education Vocabulary

It’s also a good idea to create your own list of education vocabulary related to any courses you are currently taking so that you are ready to talk about them if asked.

Ways to Improve Your Education Vocabulary

One of the best ways to improve your vocabulary is through reading. Watching topic related YouTube videos and listening to podcasts is also hugely beneficial.

Here are some online resources I recommend.

Education Articles

BBC News – Education

The Independent

New York Times

The Conversation

I love TED Talks. They are short videos with a powerful message and are generally very interesting. They’re ideal for improving your vocabulary and give valuable listening skills practise.

Search  YouTube TED Talks - Education  to help you improve your education vocabulary.

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The general format for writing academic writing task 2/ ielts essay is as follows:, many/some people claim/opine/believe that... there is no denying that... it is often said that... these days.../ nowadays.../ in this day and age... it goes without saying that... it is universally accepted that... we live in an age when many of us are... people are divided in their opinion regarding... .... is one of the most important issues... whether .... or .... is a controversial issue..., let us examine both views before reaching a concrete decision. the following paragraphs discuss whether ...... or ...... and reach a reasonable conclusion. the following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument. my two cents go for... however, i strongly believe that... i oppose the view and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs. i will support this view with arguments in the following paragraphs. i personally believe that... thus the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages... i wholeheartedly believe that this trend should be changed., in my opinion... i strongly opine that... i strongly agree with the idea that... i strongly disagree with the given topic... i think... my opinion is that... personally speaking... in my view... i believe... apparently... personally speaking... according to me... from my point of view... ( not 'in my point of view') as far as i am concerned... from my perspective... i realise... to my way of thinking... it seems to me that... to me... to my mind... my own view on the matter is... it appears that... i feel that... i understand... i suppose..., it is true that... first... first of all... firstly... first and foremost... initially... to begin with... to start with... let us take a look at... it is worth considering... in the first place... though it is true that... some people believe that... many people think that... according to many... some people believe that... many support the view that... on the one hand..., second(ly)...  ( not 'second of all') third(ly)... then... next... after that... and... again... also... besides... likewise... in addition... consequently... what’s more... furthermore... moreover... other people think that... other people believe that... on the other hand... apart from that... finally... last but not least..., in the same way... likewise... similarly... like the previous point... similar to... also... at the same time... just as..., on the other hand... on the contrary... however... nevertheless.../ nonetheless... but... nonetheless/ nevertheless... oppositely... alternatively... unlike... while... whilst... although... though... even though... despite... / in spite of... in spite of the fact that... alternatively... in contrast to this... then again... on the other hand... despite the fact that... even so... yet... meanwhile..., as an example... as an illustration... as an instance... as for instance... for instance... for example... as for example... by way of illustration... by way of example... to illustrate... to paraphrase... to show an example... to give an example... to cite an example... to cite an instance... take one example... take one instance... like... as... that is... among others... such as... particularly... specifically... regarding... in particular... including/ to include... namely... with respect to... as far .... is concerned... as a piece of evidence... an example is... ...could be a good/ideal example here a case... when it comes to... as a model..., research shows that... research has found that... when it comes to... with respect to... not only... but also... in terms of..., furthermore... in addition... on top of that... besides... what is more... another point worth noting is... another factor to consider is... furthermore... not only .... but also... also..., as a result... consequently... as a consequence... as an effect... thus... so... the reason why... therefore... on account of... because of... hence... eventually... for this/that reason... thereby... due to... owing to..., as a result... as a result of... due to... one reason behind this is... ... has led to/ ... has resulted in... consequently... therefore..., to sum up... in short... in a word... to put it simply... that is to say... to repeat in short... to summarise..., it goes without saying that... obviously... needless to say... there is little doubt that... although... thought... nonetheless... nevertheless... still... yet... must... after after all... even if... therefore... thus....., to put it simply... to put it in another way... that is to say... in other words..., then... else... otherwise... besides... as soon as... as much as......

In conclusion... In summary... To conclude... To conclude with... In closing... To sum up... In general... To summarise... In short... All in all... Overall... On the whole... To draw the conclusion... Given these points... Ultimately... In a nutshell... To elucidate... ('To elucidate' means - 'make something clear' or 'to explain'.) All things considered... By and large... Taking everything into consideration... Taking everything into account... In light of these arguments... Weighing up both sides of the argument...

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IELTS topic vocabulary: education

All components of the  IELTS exam  are heavily focused on vocabulary. To help you improve your education vocabulary for the IELTS speaking test, we have compiled a list of terms.

Remember that IELTS vocabulary should be quite formal, and you will get a higher score for using less common collocations and phrases. Education vocabulary will be useful in many different questions because a lot of questions can be answered by talking about school, college and lifelong learning.

Education vocabulary terms and definitions

qualification - official record showing that you have completed a formal course

literacy - the ability to read and write

Gap year - Taking a year out between high school and university

kindergarten - pre-school education

Post-graduate school - university for students continuing their studies and completing an advanced degree after obtaining their bachelor's degree

assignment - work given to a student as part of their studies

college - higher education institute which students attend after secondary school or high school

principal - a person in charge of a school

lecture - a formal talk on a subject

Student loan - amount of money loaned to a student to pay their tuition.

Doctorate (PhD) - the highest degree from a university, obtained after completing a research fellowship

thesis - research compiled on a particular subject

Intensive course - A short course that contains a lot of information and training

curriculum - the school program that schools aim to teach students

Vocational course - a course which teaches you the skills required for a specific job

graduate - a person who completed their first university degree course successfully, received a bachelor's degree and attended a graduation ceremony

professor - a teacher of high rank in a university

pedagogy - the way of teaching including the instructional method that is used

tuition - the fees required to be able to study a course

distance learning course - studying a course remotely/online

IELTS sample essay - education

Task 2 sample essay about education: Claiming that traditional schooling is out of date, boring and stifles a child's natural talents, various professionals have pushed for an education revolution. Are there alternatives in the education system? Is traditional education doing more harm than good?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

How would you answer this question? Try to use as much of the education vocabulary from the list above as possible.

Remember that you are not required to agree or disagree with the first statement. Your job is to tackle the two-part question following it.

One possible way to plan your essay for the IELTS test could be:

Introduction. Rephrase the question, state a position (there are several alternatives, which you will discuss later, and in your opinion, traditional education IS - or isn't- quite harmful to some students).

Paragraph 2 - Discuss an alternative - for example, homeschooling. It is much more flexible, allowing the student to focus on the school subjects that interest them the most, while also having a lot of online support and resources. Whether the student most enjoys media studies or wants to study history, they will have this opportunity in addition to completing work on the core subjects. This approach is similar to distance learning for adults who can study online with organisations like the British Council. Homeschooling, as an alternative to formal education, is becoming more mainstream and makes more time for family life.

Paragraph 3 - Yes, traditional education can do a lot of harm. Parents assume their children will have so many friends at school Many students are bullied at secondary school or struggle to keep up. There is not enough 1-1 support and shyer students especially female students in mixed schools do not ask for help as needed. A single-sex school may feel more competitive. More gifted students can become bored and misbehave. A good student may play truant for a lot of reasons. Homeschooling or flexible schooling would be a good alternative.

Conclusion - The pandemic has shown us that everything changes; children ages 3-18 all over the world have done some distance learning online, even in the poorest countries. Switching to homeschooling, or flexible schooling can address issues such as bullying for individual secondary school students and help them become more engaged in their learning.

Task 2 sample essay about education: A university education is becoming more expensive every year and the money paid for a degree can keep university graduates in debt for years. Therefore, tuition fees should be abolished and governments should pay for university education.

To what extent do you agree with this viewpoint?

This is a great question! In the IELTS exam, you could talk about how a local university should not cost the same as an internationally known one, how a mature student might be better able to pay tuition fees, how a person studying engineering or medicine could expect to get a well-paid job so the fees are worth it... you would have a lot of options. Just remember to use as much IELTS education vocabulary as you can.

Other resources to improve your education vocabulary:

Apart from practising planning and writing essays that use phrases from these word lists, it's a great idea to look for new words and new vocabulary by googling the topic and watching Youtube videos. There are a lot of great videos on education topics such as the advantages of co-educational schools rather than single-sex schools, what makes a good teacher, education in developing countries, exam room strategies, English for non-native speakers and physical education for homeschooled students. One of the most helpful resources with appropriate vocabulary for IELTS are the Ted Talks on Youtube. Make sure you watch twice, first with subtitles to get new topic vocabulary ideas for your vocabulary notebook.

In this Ted Talk video, Sir Ken Robinson discusses changing the current system for formal education. He makes a case for creating a new way to teach that encourages creativity, curiosity, innovation, and energy. He's funny, interesting and uses some great vocabulary. Watch the video and try to find the following IELTS vocabulary terms that you could easily use in the IELTS speaking test!

PRIMARY EDUCATION

INTELLIGENCE

Collocations:  human creativity, academic ability, public education, academic inflation, human ecology .

Remember that school and education are among the most popular topics in the IELTS speaking test as well as the IELTS writing test. You could also prepare answers to IELTS style questions about your favourite English teacher, your favourite subjects, using English on your Facebook account, your experience or plans for higher education, how a certain degree will help you get a well-paid job, your memories of your graduation ceremony, being in a single-sex school or studying in a co-educational school. Education vocabulary for the IELTS test is very flexible and you can use some of the same IELTS education vocabulary phrases to talk about primary education, a mixed school, getting a good job, making so many friends studying at the British Council, with Cambridge ESOL or IDP Education Australia. Even talk about IELTS preparation ! Just take your time, keep learning IELTS vocabulary and practice as much as you can.

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Traditionally in the U.S. secondary education refers to school studies (grades 9 to 12) and culminates in a High School Diploma.

A typical next academic milestone is what is called higher education . Higher education is studies beyond high school.

Example : Higher education in the Western world is usually voluntary.

As a result of your studies you will hopefully receive an official recognition in the form of some qualification. General types of qualifications are:

Certificate – for short academic programs Diploma – university level programs shorter than a degree Degree – relatively long academic programs covering specific areas in great depth

Traditionally the first degree you acquire is the Bachelor’s . You can then apply for Master’s and PhD (doctorate).

Example : PhD courses may be a mix of theory and practice in your chosen subject.

To start your studies in a recognized university you normally have to meet specific requirements. Let’s talk about them using specific vocabulary.

Entry Admissions are requirements for prospective students and could be expressed as your minimum grade level during your previous studies, minimum score in specific standardized tests (like IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, GMAT, etc.). Another way to say it is entrance requirements.

While choosing your future institution you consider a number of aspects such as university rankings and curricula . Let’s stop here! Curriculum is another superpopular term. It means the content taught in a specific academic program. By curriculum we often mean courses offered by a school.

Example : Curriculum is one of the foundational elements of effective teaching.

Let’s continue. Another important thing you usually have to carefully consider is tuition and cost of attendance . Basically it’s money you have to invest in your studies. Tuition fees are what you pay directly to the university and the cost of attendance includes food, housing, transportation, books, and supplies. Top-tier institutions (another very useful expression which means leading or prestigious institutions) often charge thousands of dollars yearly. To ease the burden on their budget many students apply for financial aid. It could come in the form of a scholarship (scholarship is money for your education awarded based on various criteria defined by a sponsor).

Example : There are a number of scholarship schemes run by governments, charities, and other organizations.

There are other forms of financial aid which include bursaries, grants, fellowship, and scholarship.

• Scholarships are awarded for scholastic achievement.
• Bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need, so it is a certain type of social financial help.
• Grants are funds provided by a certain party, often a government department, corporation, or foundation to an individual or institution.
• Fellowships usually refer to grants in support of post baccalaureate projects, or to pre baccalaureate projects pursued outside the standard curriculum.

All scholarships and fellowships are grants and need not to be repaid.

Example: Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called for cutting student debt.

Now let’s talk about learning modes. The typical decision for most students is to study full-time , but for those who work part-time studying can be a more realistic solution. You can also choose to study distantly or via some trendy online program (e-learning) . Or you might prefer a combination of on campus and distance studying which is called the blended mode .

Talking about online programs I will mention some other hot terms and concepts.

MOOC is a recent development in distance education rapidly gaining popularity. It stands for Massive Open Online Course. It is an online course that has open access and interactive participation published on the web.

Example : Coursera, which emerged thanks to Stanford University professors in 2012, has by far the largest number of offered courses.

Educational verbs

• to revise – to make changes especially to correct or improve (something); to study (something) again;
• to enroll (in a degree course) – to enter (someone) as a member of or participant in something;
• to take (someone) as a member or participant; to become a member or participant
• to review – to look at or examine (something) carefully especially before making a decision or judgment; to study or look at (something) again; to describe or show (a series of things or events from the past)
• to research – to study (something) carefully; to collect information about or for (something)
• to attend (classes) – to go to or be present at some event
• to major in a subject – to pursue an academic major
• to deliver a lecture – to carry out/conduct a lecture
• to graduate (from a university) – to earn a degree or diploma from a school, college, or university
• to keep up with (your studies) – to go or make progress at the same rate as others
• to demonstrate academic gains – to show academic progress/education achievement
• to broaden horizons – to enlarge / expand someone’s scope
• to fall behind (with studies) – lag behind
• to evaluate – to determine or fix the value of something; to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study to procrastinate – to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done
• And there is also a short list of great words that don’t fit into any category. You might already know some of them, others might appear to be new to you. Try to remember them or write them into your notepad and think of some examples with them! Practice makes perfect.
• Campus – the area and buildings around a university, college, school, etc.
• Essay – a short piece of writing that tells a person’s thoughts or opinions about a subject
• Debate – a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something
• Attendance – the number of people present at an event, meeting, etc. the act of being present at a place; a record of how often a person goes to classes, meetings, etc.
• Compulsory – required by a law or rule; having the power of forcing someone to do something
• Inquisitive – tending to ask questions; having a desire to know or learn more asking too many questions about other people’s lives
• Dissertation – a long piece of writing about a particular subject that is done to earn an advanced degree at a university
• Discipline – a field of study Faculty – a branch of teaching or learning in an educational institution
• Peer – a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else Literacy – the ability to read and write; knowledge that relates to a specified subject
• Alumnus (pl.-i-) – someone who was a student at a particular school, college, or university
• Assignment – a specified task or amount of work assigned or undertaken as if assigned by authority
• Thesis – a long piece of writing on a particular subject that is done to earn a degree at a university

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Education Vocabulary for IELTS

 This is a list of useful Education vocabulary for IELTS.

Education is common topic in IELTS. This vocabulary will help you with all parts of the test if the topic arises.

As with the other vocabulary on these pages, although common word forms are given, not all word forms are here, so remember that once you understand the word you should study it further to make sure you understand exactly how it is used in different contexts.

You will see here:

• The word/phrase

At the bottom of the page you will find links to essays connected to education topics. 

List of IELTS Education Vocabulary

The action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event.

• Attendance is mandatory for all students during the school term.
• Regular attendance is important for academic success.

To behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want.

• He did really well in his exams but he cheated. He copied from a friend.
• Cheating on exams is not recommended.

Co-educational

When male and female students are taught together in the same school or college rather than separately

• I believe that co-educational schools prepare students for their future better than single-sex schools.
• Co-educational schools provide an inclusive environment where boys and girls learn together, fostering mutual respect and understanding.

Concentrate

To direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.

• It is difficult to concentrate on my college work if there is a lot of noise.
• I keep losing concentration due to the noise.

Regular work done by students as part of a course, but assessed independently of formal exams.

• The coursework on my degree was really difficult.
• The coursework for my biology class includes conducting experiments, writing lab reports, and completing research assignments.

The group of subjects studied in a school, college, etc.

• Schools must ensure they have an excellent curriculum.
• The school's curriculum includes a diverse range of subjects such as mathematics, science, literature, and physical education to provide students with a well-rounded education.

Distance Learning

Education that takes place remotely, often utilizing online resources and communication technologies.

• Many universities offer distance learning programs for students who are unable to attend classes on campus.
• The pandemic led to a surge in popularity for distance learning platforms.

Extracurricular

Activities pursued by students outside the regular curriculum.

• I participate in several extracurricular activities like debate club and chess team.
• Extracurricular activities help students develop a well-rounded skill set.

To complete a first university degree successfully.

• I graduated from the University of Salford in 2009.
• My graduation ceremony was in 2009.

Higher (tertiary) Education

Non-compulsory education after finishing school, such as university, as well as vocational education and training at colleges.

• 60% of children now go into higher education after they finish school.
• After completing secondary school, many students choose to pursue tertiary education at universities or colleges to further their academic and career goals.

Tasks assigned by teachers to be completed outside of class.

• I have a lot of homework to do tonight, including a math worksheet and a history essay.
• Homework reinforces what we learn in class.

Unable to read and write.

• Many children in the poorest countries are illiterate.
• Due to the lack of access to education, many adults in the rural village remained illiterate, unable to read or write even basic texts.

The ability to read and write.

• Literacy rates have declined considerably in Western countries over the last decade.
• However, most children are literate.

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

• Plagiarism is a serious offense in academic settings and can result in disciplinary action.
• The student was expelled for plagiarizing an entire research paper.

Primary Education/School (Elementary School)

First years of formal education from around age 5 to 11.

• A good primary education is crucial for a child's development.
• Elementary school teachers focus on building foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to prepare young students for future academic success.

Qualification

An official record showing that you have finished a training course or have the necessary skills, etc.

• Good qualifications are really important if you want to get a well-paid job.
• I am qualified to teach English.

Secondary Education/School (High School: USA)

Education during the time as a teenager.

• I loved it at my secondary school as I had so many friends.
• In secondary school, students typically study a broader range of subjects in preparation for higher education or vocational training.

A division of the academic year, typically lasting several months, during which classes are held.

• We have finals at the end of each semester.
• The fall semester begins in September and ends in December.

A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.

• The university increased tuition fees by 10% this year.
• Many students rely on scholarships to help cover their tuition costs.

Undergraduate

A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree.

• I'm an undergraduate majoring in biology.
• Undergraduate students often take a variety of general education courses.

Virtual Classroom

An online learning environment where students and teachers interact in real-time.

• Due to the pandemic, we shifted to a virtual classroom for the remainder of the semester.
• The virtual classroom allows students to participate in discussions from anywhere with an internet connection.

A seminar or series of meetings for intensive study or training in a particular subject.

• I attended a writing workshop to improve my essay skills.
• The workshop on time management was very informative.

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1.  As computers are being used more and more in education, there will be soon no role for teachers in the classroom.

Sample Answer 1

There have been immense advances in technology in most aspects of people’s lives, especially  in the field of education. Nowadays, an increasing number of students rely on computers to  research for information and to produce a perfect paper for school purposes. Others have  decided to leave the original way of learning to get knowledge through online schools. These  changes in the learning process have brought a special concern regarding the possible  decrease of importance of teachers in the classroom.

Some people believe the role of teachers started to fade because computers have been helping  some students to progress in their studies quicker than when compared with an original  classroom. For example, in the same classroom, students have different intellectual capacities,  thus some would be tied to a slow advance in their studies because of others‟ incapacity of  understanding. In this way, pupils could progress in their acquisition of knowledge at their own  pace using computers instead of learning from teachers.

However, the presence of a teacher is essential for students because the human contact  influences them in positive ways. Firstly, students realize that they are not dealing with a  machine but with a human being who deserves attention and respect. They also learn the  importance of studying in group and respect other students, which helps them to improve their  social skills.

Moreover, teachers are required in the learning process because they acknowledge some  student’s deficiencies and help them to solve their problems by repeating the same explanation,  giving extra exercises or even suggesting a private tutor. Hence, students can have a bigger  chance not to fail in a subject.

In conclusion, the role for teachers in the learning process is still very important and it will  continue to be in the future because no machine can replace the human interaction and its  consequences.

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Sample Answer 2

Nobody can argue that the acquisition of knowledge is more fun and easier with  computers. The mere activity of touching and exploring this device constitutes an  enjoyable task for a kid. This, accompanied with the relaxing attitude and software  interactivity, usually conduce to a better grasping of new knowledge. At a higher  educational level; the availability of digital books, simulator and other academic  materials, provide the student with an ever accessible source of information, that  otherwise would not be at hand.

But, besides the increasing complexity and behavior of intelligent software, which is  usually embedded in the academic digital material, the need of human interaction in the  learning process will always be present, at least in the foreseeable future. There is the  necessity for a human being to be able to determine what the specifics needs of each  individual are. The expertise of a teacher in how to explain and adapt complex concepts  to different individuals can hardly be mimicked by a computer, no matter how  sophisticated its software is.

As computers are becoming a common tool for teaching, teachers should be more  aware of their role as guides in the acquisition of knowledge rather than transmitters of  facts. They have to be open minded to the changes that are taking places, keep  updated and serve as a problem solvers in the learning process, thus allowing students  to discover the fact for themselves.

To summarize, in my personal view, teachers play and will() play an important role in  the classroom, especially at the primary level. No matter how complex computers  become, there will be no replacement for the human interaction, but in the way haw this  interaction takes place.

 (279 words)

2. In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

Sample Answer

It is quite common these days for young people in many countries to have a break from  studying after graduating from high school. This trend is not restricted to rich students  who have the money to travel, but is also evident among poorer students who choose to  work and become economically independent for a period of time.

The reasons for this trend may involve the recognition that a young adult who passes  directly from school to university is rather restricted in terms of general knowledge and  experience of the world. By contrast, those who have spent some time earning a living  or traveling to other places have a broader view of life and better personal resources to  draw on. They tend to be more independent, which is a very important factor in  academic study and research, as well as giving them an advantage in terms of coping  with the challenges of student life.

However, there are certainly dangers in taking time off at that important age. Young  adults may end up never returning to their studies or finding it difficult to readapt to an  academic environment. They may think that it is better to continue in a particular job, or  to do something completely different from a university course. But overall, I think this is  less likely today, when academic qualifications are essential for getting a reasonable  career.

My view is that young people should be encouraged to broaden their horizons. That is  the best way for them to get a clear perspective of what they are hoping to do with their  lives and why. Students with such a perspective are usually the most effective and  motivated ones and taking a year off may be the best way to gain this.

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3. Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.

People learn through their entire lives. They constantly improve their knowledge and  develop. I think that a college or university education should be available to all students  because every person has the right to choose the way to self-perfection. Bellow I will  give some of my reasons to support my position.

First of all, every person should have the chance to get a higher degree, gain new  knowledge and experience. However, some people believe that higher education should  be available only to good students. I think it is silly. It is like to make unavailable  traveling for one who does not have IQ high enough.

Second of all, some young people do not do well at school but they have great  personality and ability to learn. They are self-confident, persistent and patient. With  these qualities they can get higher grades then their classmates who are talented but  lazy. Imagine for example situation when a teenager gets high grades because his or  her parents constantly make him or her study and help to do most of the homework. In  this case a child does very well at school but I think a college can show the opposite  results.

Finally, it is a discrimination against students to make available higher education only  for good ones.  So, if a student does poor and gets low grades he/she should be sent down. But if a  person was never given a chance to try himself/herself at college, what to do in this  case?

To sum up, I think that all young people should have the chance to get a higher  education. To take or not this chance must be up to them.

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4. Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.

From my everyday experience and observation I can stand that the best way of learning  about life is through personal experience. However, some people think that it is wiser to  learn about life through listening to the advice of family and friends. It does not mean I  totally disagree with this way of learning. Moreover, I think that it is wise for a person to take an intermediate position because each of these ways has its own advantages.  Bellow I will give my reasons to support my point of view.

From the one side, learning through one’s personal experience brings many benefits.  First of all, scientists say that personal experience has greater impact on a person. I  have to agree with this. Take for example children. They will not believe their parents  that something can hurt them until they try it and make sure in it. Furthermore, most  likely they will remember this experience longer. Second of all, people learn how to  analyze their mistakes, make conclusions and next time try to avoid them. So, I think it  is a great experience that makes people stronger, more self-confident and persistent.  They gain more knowledge and experience that will be very helpful and valuable in the future.

From the other side, listening to the advice of family and friends brings many benefits  too. Parents with great patience pass down their knowledge and experience to their  children. They teach them all they know and they want their children do not make the  same mistakes. In addition to those practical benefits, learning from someone’s advice  is painless. For example, parents nowadays very often talk to their children about drugs.  I think it is a great example when one should not try drugs in order to gain new  experience. I think it is a case when children must trust their parents.

To sum up, I think it is wise to combine both of these ways to learn and try to analyze  personal mistakes as well as not personal. I think together they can greatly simplify  one’s life and make the way to success shorter.

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5. With the pressures on today’s young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects at school (eg: physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

What young people should study at school has long been the subject of intense debate  and this is a question that certainly does not have one correct answer.

We need to provide young people the best possible chance of doing well at school. In  traditional curriculum there is a wide variety of subjects with a mix of academic and nonacademic subjects. In this way a young person is formed with a rounded education.  Non-academic subjects would include sports, cooking, woodwork and metalwork. I  believe this is the best form of education. A young person should learn things other than  academic subjects. Sport is particularly important. Young people have to learn to love  sport so that they can be fit and healthy later in life. If not we will be raising an obese  and unfit generation.

I totally understand the point of view that education is so important that students must  be pushed as hard as possible to achieve their best. It sounds a good idea to only  expose the students to academic subjects as then they can spend all of their school  hours on studying areas that will get them into university and good jobs later in life. I just  feel a more rounded education would produce a better individual. We must remember  too that a lot of people, maybe even most people, aren‛t academically minded and  would benefit more from a more vocationally based education. Forcing academic  studies onto them would lead to failure and the student leaving school too early.

Therefore I agree that although a wholly academic curriculum would suit and benefit  some young people, I believe that for most students non-academic subjects are  important inclusions still in today‛s syllabuses.

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6. In many countries, sports and exercise classes are replaced with the academic subjects. Discuss the effects of this trend.

Over the past few decades, academic subjects have become increasingly important in  this fast-changing information-based society. Nowadays, there has been a growing  debate as to whether it would be more effective to replace physical education classes  with academic subjects. Despite the importance of sports, I highly believe that it is  inevitable and more efficient to focus more on academic subjects for several reasons.

Those who argue that sports and exercise classes are needed in school base their case  on the following arguments. First of all, sports are a good way to build character and  develop personality. That is, there are necessary for learning about competition,  cooperation, and good sportsmanship. In addition, as a majority of children these days  are addicted to the Internet, they find it hard to leave their computer. Consequently, a  growing number of children are becoming overweight or obese due to a lack of  exercise. So, if schools foster an environment that deprives students of getting a proper  physical education, it will have a long-term negative effect on children both mentally and  physically.

Nevertheless, people should not ignore the fact that devoting more time and energy to  academic subjects will benefit students more in the long run. The time devoted to  physical education now would be better spent teaching students English. This is  because speaking fluent English will give young people an advantage over other college  applicants and job seekers in the near future. Besides, science will undoubtedly benefit  youth more than physical education as well. The principles learned in science will  provide the necessary foundation for solving and difficult problems that are sure to arise  in students’ futures.

In summary, there are high hopes that educators and parents exercise wisdom in  teaching young generations.

 (288 words)

7. Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

High school students face many decisions as they prepare to graduate, including what  they are going to do after graduation. Some high school students go directly to college  or university after graduation. Others prefer to travel or work for some time before going  to university.

For those who choose to go college or university after graduation, there are advantages  and disadvantages. One of the big advantages of going directly from high school to  college is that you are still in the habit of studying. By going to college after graduation,  you do not lose the study skills that you developed during high school. The big  disadvantages, however, is that you may not be ready for college. You may not know  exactly what you want to study, or you may be more interested in freedom and parties  than in your courses. At that age, it is often difficult for students to take on the  responsibilities of college.

There are also advantages and disadvantages to working or traveling before starting  college. Working or traveling allows you a better idea of what you want to do with your  life. You gain practical experience that helps you define what you want to study. You  also are well prepared for the responsibilities of college or university studies. On the  other hand, by the time you start college, you will probably have obligations, like a job or  spouse, which keep you from focusing on studies. In addition, travelling or working  before college may cause you to spend enough time out of school that you forget how  to study.

The desicion of what to do after high school graduation can be a difficult one. Deciding  whether to go straight into college or university or take time to work or travel is  something that faces every high school student. After thinking about the advantages  and disadvantages of both options, the decision should be based on what is best for  you.

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8. The student who study from the school to university get benefit less and contribute less too, than those of student who go to travel or job and get skills and experience before going high. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, in our competitive world, to succeed, knowledge from school and university  is not enough. Therefore, the student who study from the school to university get benefit  less and contribute less too, than those of student who go to travel or job and get  experience and skills before going high. There are two following reasons to prove for my  opinion. I call the group of people who study from school to university is group A and the other group is group B.

Firstly, at school and university, what group A gain is almost theory, theory and theory.  Of course, theory is very necessary, however, you can’t do everything with theory. You  must have practicable experience. This is what group A lack very much. Although in the  third of fourth year at university, group A can be apprentices in some companies, to help  them approach their future jobs, they aren’t trained well because of short time. And the  real job is still very strange with them. After graduating, without experience, group A  can’t accomplish their work perfectly. On the other hand, it take them time and money to  keep up with other experienced ones and may be scorned. Therefore, group A can  contribute less than group B who have the most two important things: skills and  experience.

Secondly, as group A is contribute less, they surely get less benefit. Moreover, many  companies which employ people in group A have to train them from the back-ground.  These companies take this cost from group A‟s salary to get rid of the fact that their  employees may leave after being trained to other companies. So, less benefit is  unavoidable and certain, Whereas group B are more loyal and effective workers. They  also have useful experience and skills. Besides, their education is the same as or even  higher than group A. As the result, group B get more benefit absolutely.

In conclusion, I think student should go to travel or job before going high. Therefore,  they can’t only have basic knowledge but also skills and experience which are useful for  them to get a good job and a brilliant future.

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9. Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree?

There is no doubt that some students in schools behave badly and their behaviour  causes difficulty for others either because it has a negative effect on the group or  because ordinary students find it difficult to study with them.

One solution is to take these students away and teach them on their own. However, if  we simply have them removed after one or two warnings, we are limiting their  educational opportunities because it seems to me that a school which caters for difficult  students is a sort of “prison” whatever name you give it and the people who go there may never recover from the experience. This can then cause problems for the wider  society.

Perhaps we need to look at why the disruptive students behave badly before we  separate them. Disruptive students may be very intelligent and find the classes boring  because the work is too easy. Perhaps these students need extra lessons rather than  separate lessons. Or perhaps the teachers are uninspiring and this results in  behavioural problems so we need better teachers. On the other hand, most studentsput  up with this situation rather than cause trouble, and some people argue that we have to  learn to suffer bad teachers and boring situations and that students who can’t learn this  lesson need to be taught separately.

So before we condemn the students to a special school, we should look at factors such  as the teaching, because once the children have been separated, it is very unlikely that  they will be brought back.

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10. Some people think that universities should not provide so much theoretical knowledge but give more practical training throughout their courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In the past, a majority of academics have held the opinion that universities should only  offer a theoretically-based approach to teaching throughout their courses, as opposed  to the more recent trend towards empirical acquisition of knowledge involving more  “hands on” experience. Is this the most effective way for students to learn vital  academic information while undertaking their degrees? Undoubtedly, advantages and  disadvantages of both academic learning styles have to be evaluated.

Firstly, on the one hand, despite being the more traditional educational approach,  learning from theory in relevant academic discourses to identify established knowledge  allows us to gain a professional insight. For example, students can easily identify facts  and opinions from past discourses. In addition, students acquire knowledge more easily  when given relative theoretical examples to build upon. For instance, in subjects such  as history or sociology, studying textbook examples allows students to unravel complex  academic theories which they could expand on. Alternatively, there are some  disadvantages for students.

On the other hand, there is no doubt that students could find themselves reading  tedious and monotonous academic papers. For instance, university degrees involving  the evaluation of numerous „long-winded‟ academic discourses provide little inspiration  for students, discouraging enthusiasm. Obviously, interest can be stimulated through  empirical research in class. By this I mean that „the human brain learns best by doing‟.  Although time-consuming, there is no substitute for learning from making mistakes.

In conclusion, while both approaches have benefits and drawbacks in our ever- changing academic world, I honestly believe that a more practical approach promotes a  stronger acquisition of academic knowledge. In spite of the comprehensive nature which  theoretical teaching can possibly provide, practical learning equals more positive  learning for future generations.

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11. People attend college or university for many defferent reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university?

People attend college for a lot of different reasons. I believe that the three most common  reasons are to prepare for a career, to have new experiences, and to increase their knowledge  of themselves and of the world around them.

Career preparation is probably the primary reason that people attend college. These days, the  job market is very competitive. Careers such as information technology will need many new  workers in the near future. At college, students can learn new skills for these careers and  increase their opportunities for the future.

Students also go to college to have new experiences. For many, it is their first time away from  home. At college, they can meet new people from many different places. They can see what life  is like in a different city. They can learn to live on their own and take care of themselves without  having their family always nearby.

At college, students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge. As they decide what they  want to study, pursue their studies, and interact with their classmates, they learn a lot about  themselves. They also, of course, have the opportunity to learn about many subjects in their  classes. In addition to the skills and knowledge related to their career, college students also  have the chance to take classes in other areas. For many, this will be their last chance to study  different subjects.

Colleges offer much more than career preparation. They offer the opportunity to have new  experiences and to learn many kinds of things. I think all of these are reasons why people  attend college.

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People attend colleges or universities for a lot of different reasons. I believe that the  three most common reasons are to prepare for a career, to have new experiences, and  to increase their knowledge of themselves and the world around them.

Career preparation is becoming more and more important to young people. For many, this is the primary reason to go to college. They know that the job market is competitive.  At college, they can learn new skill for careers with a lot of opportunities. This means  careers, such as information technology, that are expected to need a large workforce in  the coming years.

Also, students go to colleges and universities to have new experiences. This often  means having the opportunity to meet people different from those in their hometowns.  For most students, going to college is the first time they’ve been away from home by  themselves. In additions, this is the first time they’ve had to make decisions on their  own. Making these decisions increases their knowledge of themselves.

Besides looking for self-knowledge, people also attend a university or college to expand  their knowledge in subjects they find interesting. For many, this will be their last chance  for a long time to learn about something that doesn’t relate to their career.

I would recommend that people not be so focused on a career. They should go to  college to have new experiences and learn about themselves and the world they live in.

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12. Nowadays, education overseas has become more accessible and growing numbers of people send their offspring to study in other countries. However, this trend has its detractors. I strongly believe that the pros far outweigh the cons, and will examine both below.

One of the greatest advantages is that the children learn to be independent. Having to cook,  clean, and pay bills instills this in them. Often they have to work part-time to make ends meet,  and this impresses upon them the importance of work and money management.

Another important factor is that these children will be exposed to different cultures and ways of  thinking. They will become more open-minded and tolerant and are likely to become more  adaptable individuals.

One of the main motives for sending young people abroad to study is that it enhances their  employment prospects. In my experience of living in foreign countries and speaking to various  youths, it seems that a foreign education is regarded as something desirable and helpful in  getting a decent job. A degree from Britain, for example, is seen as being of a higher standard  than one from a developing country. Furthermore, living in a foreign country may lead to fluency  in a second language, which is another selling point for prospective employers. In addition,  many companies are keen to recruit people with a global outlook.

There are a few drawbacks however. For instance, without parental supervision, the new found freedom children experience may lead to harmful practices such as drug-taking and drinking.  Reluctance or inability to reintegrate into their mother country is another. To sum up, it can be  seen that the advantages of studying abroad for children are more numerous than the  disadvantages. Of course a lot depends on the age of the child, but I believe that for most  teenagers it would be a positive experience.

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13. It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

“Experience is the best teacher” is an old cliché, but I agree with it. We can learn a lot of  important things from books, but the most important lessons in life come from our own  experiences. Throughout the different stages of life, from primary school to university to  adulthood, experience teaches us many skills we need for life.

As children in primary school, we learn facts and information from books, but that is not all we  learn in school. On the playground we learn how to make friends. In our class work, we learn  how it feels to succeed and what we do when we fail. We start to learn about the things we like  to do and the things we don’t. We don’t learn these things from books, but from our experiences  with our friends and classmates.

In our university classes, we learn a lot of information and skills we will need for our future  careers, but we also learn a lot that is not in our textbooks. In our daily lives both in class and  out of class, we learn to make decisions for ourselves. We learn to take on responsibilities. We  learn to get along with our classmates, our roommates, and our workmates. Our successes and  failures help us develop skills we will need in our adult lives. They are skills that no book can  teach us.

Throughout our adulthood, experience remains a constant teacher. We may continue to read or  take classes for professional development. However, our experiences at work, at home, and  with our friends teach us more. The triumphs and disasters of our lives teach us how to improve  our careers and also how to improve our relationships and how to be the person each one of us  wants to be.

Books teach us a lot, but there is a limit to what they teach. They can give us information or  show us another person’s experiences. These are valuable things, but the lessons we learn  from our own experiences, from childhood through adulthood, are the most important ones we  learn.

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People are learning and practicing through their entire life. I believe that life  experience and practice are the basic reasons of the humankind’s evolution. However,  in my opinion, knowledge gained from books plays a very important role in the modern  life.

The most obviously important advantage of books is that they hold all knowledge gained  by previous generations. People write books about their discoveries and inventions,  which are gained through practice and experience. This knowledge is accumulated in  books that are passed from generation to generation. So, basically, people get all  knowledge about the previous achievements from books, analyze it and than, according  to their experience and new data, write new books. In this case, books are the holders  of humankind’s experience.

For example, at old times people thought that the Earth was flat. It was concluded from  observations and studying. However, the next generations, using the experience of  their ancestors, proved that the Earth was round.

Personally, I think that books are very important because they are able to give people  the basic and fundamental knowledge. Books store history, the important events and  discoveries. Without them it is difficult and sometimes impossible to move forward,  make new discoveries and inventions.

To summarize, I think a person should take basic knowledge from books because it will  help him to make his own inventions, conclusions and discoveries. Only using both  books and one’s experience one can move forward.

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14. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion .

Some people think that fiction books have no use at all. They claim that people should  read about real events that took place, real people, and established facts. I have to  totally disagree with this statement. From my everyday experience and observation I  can stand that fiction, miracles and fairy tails are required in our life. For several  reasons, which I will mention below, I believe that fiction books play an essential role in  our life.

First of all, it is kind of difficult to imagine a six year old child reading about politics or  history with the real facts that are not always pleasant. I think that children need  miracles and Santa Claus because the real world is too complicated for them. They are  too innocent and inexperienced to know the real facts and understand what a real life is  about. In addition, I am sure that making a child read only non-fiction books can result in  shock.

Second of all, following this statement about refusing from reading books about fiction  events we also should refuse from festivals, parades, and celebration such holidays as Halloween because most of the characters there are fictional. Moreover, comic books  will disappear as well as animated films and fiction movies. The disadvantage of nonfiction lies in the facts that nothing happens to excite the mind and spirit. From the other side, fiction provides a great slope for a mind to think creatively.

In conclusion, I think that people need miracles. We can not be satisfied with only naked  truth. Human kind must believe in something and this belief helps people break limits and make new inventions.

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15. Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

There is no doubt that going to study in a foreign country, with its different language and culture,  can be a frustrating and sometimes painful experience. But while overseas study has its  drawbacks, the difficulties are far outweighed by the advantages. Indeed, people who go abroad  for study open themselves up to experiences that those who stay at home will never have.

The most obvious advantage to overseas university study is real-life use of a different language.  While a person can study a foreign language in his or her own country, it cannot compare with  constant use of the language in academic and everyday life. There is no better opportunity to  improve second-language skills than living in the country in which it is spoken. Moreover, having  used the language during one’s studies offers a distinct advantage when one is applying for jobs  back home that require the language.

On a university campus, the foreign student is not alone in having come from far away. He or  she will likely encounter many others from overseas and it is possible to make friends from all  around the world. This is not only exciting on a social level, but could lead to important overseas  contacts in later professional life.

Finally, living and studying abroad offers one a new and different perspective of the world and,  perhaps most important, of one’s own country. Once beyond the initial shock of being in a new  culture, the student slowly begins to get a meaningful understanding of the host society. On  returning home, one inevitably sees one’s own country in a new, often more appreciative, light.

In conclusion, while any anxiety about going overseas for university study is certainly  understandable, it is important to remember that the benefits offered by the experience make it  well worthwhile.

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16. Many students do not finish school. Why is this, and how can the problem be solved? School Drop-Outs: Problems and Solutions

Today, although most students in the UAE complete school, a large number still drop  out because of family, social and work pressures. This problem requires serious action  from both individuals and the government.

Most students who do not complete school do so because of family problems. Girls,  especially, want to get married and start a family. Some parents are not interested in  education and do not support their children in studying. Social problems are also a  contributing factor. Education is compulsory but, despite this, some people do not take it  seriously. Furthermore, jobs are available even if students do not have a good  education. The third reason is work pressure. Some families are poor and need their  children to work in order to increase the income. All these problems will create young  people who do not have any skills and who will not be able to improve their lives for the  family and the country.

There are several things that can be done about these problems. Parents should be  encouraged to send their children to school. Schools with baby-minding facilities should  be opened specially for married students. The government needs to stress the  importance of education and even offer financial support to students to continue. This  will encourage students to stay at school rather than start working.

In conclusion, there are several things that the government can do to allow more people  to finish school. However, a number of society attitudes also have to change if the  country’s young people are to achieve their full potential.

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17. Does a university education lead to success in life?

It is very difficult to answer the claim that a person needs a university education to be  successful in life because success in life means different things to different people. This  essay starts by defining three different ideas of success. Following this, it looks at which  types of success are dependent on a university education.

Success in life can be achieved in different ways. Many magazines and television  programmes tell us that success means having a lot of money, having a fulfilling career,  and being powerful. In contrast, most religious and spiritual organizations claim that  success means finding spiritual happiness and being at peace with God and with yourself. Another idea of success focuses on relationships – being surrounded by  people who love you and care about you, spending time with family and friends.

A university education can help you achieve some types of success, but it makes little  or no difference to whether or not you are successful in other areas of life. Undoubtedly,  a university education is essential if you want to have a career in a profession such as  law, engineering, teaching, or medicine. However, you do not need a university degree  to become a wealthy and powerful movie star, sports star or business person. In fact, a  university education does not generally enable you to achieve spiritual happiness, or to  have successful relationships with family and friends.

In conclusion, there are many different types of success. A university education may  help you to achieve professional success in some careers. However, it will not help you  to achieve success in other areas of your life such as your spiritual life or your  relationships.

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18. Education: Losing its Value

Today, it seems to be universally accepted that increased education is a good thing.  Thousands of colleges and millions of students spend vast amounts of time and money  chasing pieces of paper. But what is the value of these qualifications? This essay will  discuss whether education has been devalued.

Supporters of education (usually teachers or educators, or those who have an interest  in stopping people thinking for themselves) say that increased levels of education will  open doors for students. Certificates, diplomas, and degrees are held up as a status  symbol, a passport to a private club of money and power.

However, the truly powerful are not those who have taken degrees, but people who  have stood back and looked at what is really important in life. They have seen  opportunity and followed dreams. These people are found in every part of society. Like  many brilliant people, Einstein was a weak student at math. Like many successful  businessmen, Bill Gates never completed college. Like many inventive and creative  people, Edison never went to school. The greatest religious teachers do not have letters  after their name, but have looked into their hearts for meaning. Similarly, the world’s  political leaders do not have master’s degrees or doctorates. These are the people who  shaped our century, and they are too busy with real life to spend time in the paper  chase.

Students in college are being sold an illusion. They are made to believe that self-understanding and society approval will come with the acquisition of a piece of paper.  Instead of thinking for themselves, and finding their own personality and strengths, they  are fitted like square pegs into round holes.

The role of education is to prepare masses of people to operate at low levels of ability in  a very limited and restricted range of activities. Some of these activities are more  challenging than perhaps the assembly lines of the past, but still the ultimate purpose is  equally uninteresting. More worryingly, despite the increased level of education, people  are still not genuinely expected to think for themselves. In fact, the longer years of  schooling make the job of brainwashing even easier.

There is still a role for study, research, and education. However, we need to examine  our emphasis on education for the sake of a piece of paper, and to learn the real  meaning and revolutionary challenge of knowledge.

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19. Education: Still Invaluable!

In the past, degrees were very unusual in my family. I remember the day my uncle  graduated. We had a huge party, and for many years my mother called him “the genius”  and listened to his opinion. Today, in comparison five of my brothers and sisters have  degrees, and two are studying for their masters’. However, some people think that this  increased access to education is devaluing degrees. In this essay, I will look at some of  the arguments for and against the increased emphasis on degrees in our society.

People have several arguments against the need for degrees. They say that having so  many graduates devalues a degree. People lose respect for the degree holder. It is also  claimed that education has become a rat race. Graduates have to compete for jobs  even after years of studying. Another point is that studying for such a long time leads to  learners becoming inflexible. They know a lot about one narrow subject, but are unable  to apply their skills. Employers prefer more flexible and adaptable workers.

However, I feel strongly that this move to having more qualifications is a positive  development. In the past education was only for the rich and powerful. Now it is  available to everyone, and this will have many advantages for the country and the  individual. First of all, it is impossible to be overeducated. The more people are  educated, the better the world will be, because people will be able to discuss and  exchange ideas. A further point is that people with degrees have many more  opportunities. They can take a wider variety of jobs and do what they enjoy doing,  instead of being forced to take a job they dislike. Finally, a highly educated workforce is  good for the economy of the country. It attracts foreign investment.

In conclusion, although there are undoubtedly some problems with increased levels of  education, I feel strongly that the country can only progress if all its people are educated  to the maximum of their ability.

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20. It is often said that the subjects taught in schools are too academic in orientation and that it would be more useful for children to learn about practical matters such as home management, work and interpersonal skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A criticism often heard these days is that the subjects taught in schools tend to be too  academic, and contribute little to preparing a young person for the real-life tasks he or she will  have to perform after graduation. They say that academic subjects are rooted in the past, and  are not useful for solving modern problems. I disagree with this point of view for three reasons.

My first reason is that it is the duty of parents, not teachers, to prepare their children to deal with  the practical affairs of life. The home, not the classroom, is the ideal place to learn about home  management and interpersonal skills. As for work abilities and attitudes, they are best learned  “on the job” and under the supervision of an experienced older worker.

My second reason is that academic subjects have withstood the test of time. They represent the  accumulated wisdom of our ancestors down through the ages, and, far from being impractical,  they equip us with the knowledge and confidence to make sound judgements about any  problems which may crop up. In addition, academic subjects are good for training us in mental  discipline, while practical subjects are weak in this regard.

My third reason is based on the saying “Man does not live by bread alone.” Schooldays devoted  solely to instruction in down-to-earth practical matters would be dull indeed! Lessons in the best  literature of the world, and the epoch-making scientific and geographical discoveries of the past  enrich our lives and make us feel that we are part of the great family of mankind.

All in all, the teaching of academic subjects in schools is entirely appropriate. It is my firmly held  view that practical subjects have no place in the classroom. On the contrary, the curriculum  should be more academic!

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21. It has been said, “Not every thing that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

“Experience is the best teacher” is an old cliché, but I agree with it. The most important,  and sometimes the hardest, lessons we learn in life come from our participation in  situations. You can‟ learn everything from a book.

Of course, learning from books in a formal educational setting is also valuable. It’s in  schools that we learn the information we need to function in our society. We learn how  to speak and write and understand mathematical equations. This is all information that  we need to live in our communities and earn a living.

Nevertheless, I think that the most important lessons can’t be taught; they have to be  experienced. No one can teach us how to get along with others or how to have self-respect. As we grow from children into teenagers, no one can teach us how to deal with peer pressure. As we leave adolescence behind and enter adult life, no one can teach us how to fall in love and get married.

This shouldn’t stop us from looking for guidelines along the way. Teachers and parents  are valuable sources of advice when we’re young. As we enter into new stages in our  lives, the advice we receive from them is very helpful because they have already bad  similar experiences. But experiencing our own triumphs and disasters is really the only  way to learn how to deal with life.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2 Band 8+

In the IELTS academic or general writing task 2, you will need to write an essay of at least 250 words on a topic that requires you to present an argument in a format that the instructions lay down. This Task takes about 40 minutes.

The topics are primarily abstract, with no correct answer. The point to note here is that this task is worth twice as much as IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 . So, developing a relevant vocabulary for presenting your views will be a wise investment.

This article will provide some commonly used vocabulary for IELTS writing task 2 . Read the article till the end to learn IELTS writing task 2 vocabulary words that can help you shine brighter.

Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2

The general format for writing academic writing task 2

Introduction + your opinion/ your viewpoint/ what you think about the statement/ whether you agree or disagree/ main advantages or disadvantages  +

2nd paragraph with an example, and/or explanation, and/or evidence ( and/or extra details)  +

3rd paragraph with an example, and/or explanation, and/or evidence ( and/or extra details)  +

(4th paragraph with an example, and/or explanation, and/or evidence ( and/or extra details)  +

…………….. …………….. …………….. ……………..)

Conclusion + restating the main point of your discussion/ your position on the issue/ proposing a solution.

Vocabulary for the Introduction Part

In the introduction part of your IELTS essay, you should write sentences relevant to the topic given and generally accepted ideas about it. Use your best English here, as it will attract or bore your reader with the writing. You will make or break your impression in this paragraph. Be very cautious about the introduction part. Never just copy the sentence of the question. If you need to, use synonyms and different sentence structures.

Examples: 

1) Mobile phones and the Internet are two fantastic innovations of science for communication and have facilitated people for a long time. These two technologies are widely used almost worldwide and have become a part of our daily lives. We can’t deny the usefulness of these technologies as they have made our life more accessible than ever before. In my opinion, these two devices’ advantages far outweigh their demerits.

2) Every human being who aims to acquire higher knowledge requires attending colleges or universities. The main reason for attending universities or colleges may differ from man to man. Someone may aspire to achieve more excellent knowledge; someone may just want to earn a certificate, or someone might attribute it as a step towards career development.

3) Compared with people in the past, we concern far less about food preparation today, thanks to the development of agriculture and scientific technology. A fair amount of beneficial influence is occurring to us consequently.

Useful vocabulary/phrases to open/start the essay:

• Many/some people claim/opine/believe that…
• There is no denying that…
• It is often said that…
• These days…/ Nowadays…/ In this day and age…
• It goes without saying that…
• It is universally accepted that…
• We live in an age when many of us are…
• People are divided in their opinion regarding…
• …. is one of the most important issues…
• Whether …. or …. is a controversial issue…

Useful vocabulary/phrases to end the Introduction part:

• Let us examine both views before reaching a concrete decision.
• The following paragraphs discuss whether …… or …… and reach a reasonable conclusion.
• The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument.
• My two cents go for…
• However, I strongly believe that…
• I oppose the view and my reasons will be explained in the following paragraphs.
• I will support this view with arguments in the following paragraphs.
• I personally believe that…
• Thus the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages…
• I wholeheartedly believe that this trend should be changed.

Vocabulary for the opinion part: 

According to the essay types (learn what the IELTS essay types are), use one of the following connective words/ linking phrases to write down your opinion. However, remember that if the question does not ask you to give your opinion but to compare advantages and disadvantages, you should not strongly express your opinion. An opinion should only be written for opinion essays.  

• In my opinion…
• I strongly opine that…
• I strongly agree with the idea that…
• I strongly disagree with the given topic…
• I think…
• My opinion is that…
• Personally speaking…
• In my view…
• I believe…
• Apparently…
• According to me…
• From my point of view… (Not ‘In my point of view’)
• As far as I am concerned…
• From my perspective…
• I realise…
• To my way of thinking…
• It seems to me that…
• To me…
• To my mind…
• My own view on the matter is…
• It appears that…
• I feel that…
• I understand…
• I suppose…

1) But in my opinion, giving every unemployed person access to a mobile phone & the internet is a matter of great dispute. I believe this idea can help countries with sufficient funds for the whole fiscal year and have already adopted technologies like the internet for a very long period. But this might be a complete loss for an undeveloped country.

2) I believe parents always teach us in many ways, intentionally and unintentionally; however, teachers’ contributions to our learning process cannot be ignored.

3) I strongly agree that the gender issue is only a determinant in the battle of the sexes, not the battles among nations and peoples. It is, therefore, impertinent, if not irrational, to conclude that world conflicts result from the rule of a particular gender and that the more delicate sex would do a better job at prevailing peace if selectively put at the helm of human nations.

Vocabulary for the 2nd paragraph Part

• It is true that…
• First…
• First of all…
• Firstly…
• First and foremost…
• Initially…
• To begin with…
• To start with…
• Let us take a look at…
• It is worth considering…
• In the first place…
• Though it is true that…
• Some people believe that…
• Many people think that…
• According to many…
• Many support the view that…
• On the one hand…

1) It is true that an unemployed educated person with a mobile phone and an internet connection can get more access to the local and foreign job sectors and can use these technologies to get a job or become self-employed.

2) First of all, the maximum number of cars are owned by rich people, and fuel prices would not restrain them from using cars. The fuel price increased significantly over the past 12 years, which has done nothing to reduce car usage.

3) To begin with, houses constructed by those in the lower-income groups look like the most cost-effective option. In this process, they invariably explore cheaper options that include a compromise on material and construction quality.

Vocabulary for the 3rd, 4th …… paragraph Part

• Second(ly)…  (Not ‘Second of all’)
• Third(ly)…
• Then…
• Next…
• After that…
• Again…
• Also…
• Besides…
• Likewise…
• In addition…
• Consequently…
• What’s more…
• Furthermore…
• Moreover…
• Other people think that…
• Other people believe that…
• On the other hand…
• Apart from that…
• Finally…
• Last but not least…

1) Besides, unemployed persons living in urban areas; can quickly get information related to the job-offering companies with these technologies……………. Furthermore, the use of these technologies gives them advantages over others…….

2) Besides, people would learn more about outer space as the experiment and scientific research in outer space is going on more steadily than ever.

3) Apart from that, computers would become more powerful and have superior artificial intelligence. We will have robots for hazardous work like mining and outer space research. Surprisingly, e-commerce would be more convenient, and most people will purchase online rather than go to shops in person.

Vocabulary to show the comparison:

• In the same way…
• Similarly…
• Like the previous point…
• Similar to…
• At the same time…
• Just as…

1) Similarly, all the companies and offices are becoming automated and using computers, the internet and other technologies vastly than any other time in history……. 

2) At the same time, the software could be used for many purposes, such as learning through computers, accounting in computers, drawing, storing information, sending information from one person to another, etc.

3) Also, reading books is like peeking into the minds of the most incredible people. A book is like a conversation with the writer and reading many books gives us an insight into the thinking process of different writers.

Vocabulary to show contrast:

• On the contrary…
• However…
• Nevertheless…/ Nonetheless…
• Nonetheless/ Nevertheless…
• Oppositely…
• Alternatively…
• Unlike…
• While…
• Whilst…
• Although…
• Though…
• Even though…
• Despite… / In spite of…
• In spite of the fact that…
• In contrast to this…
• Then again…
• Despite the fact that…
• Even so…
• Meanwhile…

1) On the contrary, poor countries suffer from the lack of sufficient budgets to ensure some fundamental needs of people like health, education, medicines etc. Then again, those countries don’t have a chance to spend a lot of money to initiate a simple project……..

2) Unlike a TV, a radio cannot display an image or a video, and communication is limited to voice only. Typically, a radio is used for access information such as news and live traffic updates………

3) In contrast, the consumption of fuel to run the car contributes to the rise of global warming and affects the ozone layer. So, using bicycles in cities would be a better alternative………

Vocabulary to show an example:

• As an example…
• As an illustration…
• As an instance…
• As for instance…
• For instance…
• For example…
• As for example…
• By way of illustration…
• By way of example…
• To illustrate…
• To paraphrase…
• To show an example…
• To give an example…
• To cite an example…
• To cite an instance…
• Take one example…
• Take one instance…
• Like…
• That is…
• Among others…
• Such as…
• Particularly…
• Specifically…
• Regarding…
• In particular…
• Including/ To include…
• Namely…
• With respect to…
• As far …. is concerned…
• As a piece of evidence…
• An example is…
• …could be a good/ideal example here
• A case…
• When it comes to…
• As a model…

1) For instance, there is no guarantee that all unemployed people will use technology positively……..

2) As an example, many governments of the first world countries have initiated other projects like:………

3) For example, if a public bus gets busted in the middle of the road, the passenger can quickly leave it a look for another one.

Always use a comma (,) after ‘For example, ‘for instance’ etc.

Vocabulary to present an idea:

• Research shows that…
• Research has found that…
• Not only… but also…
• In terms of…

1) Research shows that the employment opportunity and crime ratio in a city has a deep underlying relationship, and that is why… 2) When it comes to deciding who should be responsible for teaching children discipline… 3) With respect to mix-school classrooms, it is quite evident that…

Phrases to introduce more ideas/ examples:

• On top of that…
• What is more…
• Another point worth noting is…
• Another factor to consider is…
• Not only …. but also…

1) On top of that, rich countries emit more CO2 than the rest of the world, which is why they have greater responsibilities. 2) Another point worth noting is the number of TV channels we have these days. 3) What is more, leaders are born, not made.

Vocabulary to show consequence, effects or result:

• As a result…
• As a consequence…
• As an effect…
• Thus…
• The reason why…
• Therefore…
• On account of…
• Because of…
• Hence…
• Eventually…
• For this/that reason…
• Thereby…
• Due to…
• Owing to…

1) Therefore, we should avoid using our budget on an uncertain project……..

2) As a result, people are struggling to lead a healthy and secure life………

3) Consequently, residents will be able to find more job opportunities in this factory and have a better socio-economic status………

Vocabulary to show result & reason:

• As a result of…
• One reason behind this is…
• … has led to/ … has resulted in…

1) The overuse of natural resources has already resulted in the scarcity of such valuable resources that we can not do without… 2) This has led to moral degradation, and we are much behind at a challenging time looking back. 3) One reason behind this is the negligence of individuals already suffering from minor health-related issues.

Vocabulary to sum up at the end of a paragraph:

• To sum up…
• In short…
• In a word…
• To put it simply…
• That is to say…
• To repeat in short…
• To summarise…

1) In a word, I think the idea can be beneficial for developing countries, but for us, it might be sinister…

2) That is to say, we must ensure the safety of our children first………

3) In short, the overall infrastructure of the area will develop.

N.B. The above vocabulary is specifically useful while finishing a paragraph. You can use these words/ phrases to re-state the paragraph’s topic.

Vocabulary to make a point stronger/ Adding emphasis:

• Obviously…
• Needless to say…
• There is little doubt that…
• Thought…
• Nonetheless…
• Nevertheless…
• Still…
• Must… After
• After all…
• Even if…
• Thus…..

1)  Although parents are essential teachers in our lives, and none can deny their invaluable role in making us what we are, they aren’t always the best teachers…….

2) Thus air and water pollution caused by this factory will ruin the local environment and wildlife fundamentally………

3) Although industrialisation is necessary for the growth of a country it must be regulated. The proper measures must be in place to reduce the negative impacts of byproducts on the environment.

Vocabulary for clarifying or rephrasing:

• To put it in another way…
• In other words…

1) To put it in another way, nuclear power has great potential to provide the power requirement of industries worldwide.

2) In other words, fathers have a significant role to play when it properly comes to the upbringing of children.

3) To put it simply, co-education can bring advantages far outweigh its demerits.

Vocabulary for generalising a statement: 

Whenever you need to show a generalisation or general idea, you can use these vocabularies to present your point. 

• Generally……
• Generally speaking……
• In general……
• Overall……
• All in all……
• By and large……
• Basically……
• As a rule……
• Essentially……
• On the whole……
• All things considered……

1) All things considered, a certain reserved position for women in high-level jobs is a good idea to empower women towards the overall betterment of the organisation and society.

2) In general, it can be stated that in the upcoming few years humans will be blessed with adequate facilities, which definitely will make their lives quite easier, due to advanced technology.

3) As a rule, in most countries, a zoological garden is monitored strictly and the health, treatment and food are properly ensured for the animals they keep.

Vocabulary for expressing condition: 

Some arguments and statements in your essay would require you to show that it is dependent on some condition. Following is the list of vocabularies you can use to present conditions in your writing.

• If……
• Provided that……
• Because of that……
• For this reason……
• Unless……
• Providing that……
• So that……
• In case……
• Whether…….

1) If the proper measurements and initiatives are not taken, the pollution will keep on increasing and that would someday threaten the existence of our life.

2) Unless we change our diet and get involved in some sort of outdoor activities and sports, the average weight would keep on increasing.

3) For these reasons, we should preserve a certain percentage of high-level jobs for qualified women.

Vocabulary for expressing Agreement

In an agreement/ disagreement type essay, you will often need to express whether you agree/ disagree or partially agree with a given statement or opinion. The following vocabulary would be helpful to express your agreement with something. 

• I quite agree that……
• I strongly agree……
• I completely agree that……
• I totally agree with the given idea that……
• I agree with the opinion that……
• I am quite inclined to the opinion that……
• I could not agree more……
• I concur with the group who believe that……
• I accept that……
• I accept the fact that……
• I approve of the idea……
• I am in agreement……
• I consent that……

1) I quite agree that owning a car has far more advantages than disadvantages.

2) I am in agreement with the group of people who believe that the government should build more sports facilities to promote public health. 

3) I agree with the opinion that more taxes should be imposed on fast food items.

Vocabulary for expressing Disagreement: 

Following are some useful vocabulary to use whenever you want to express your disagreement with an idea, opinion or statement. You will usually use those in agreement/ disagreement type IELTS essays.

• I disagree with the opinion that……
• I strongly disagree…….
• I completely disagree with…….
• I totally disagree with the given idea that…….
• I disagree with the statement…….
• I quite oppose the opinion that…….
• I disapprove that…….
• I totally do not accept the fact that…….
• My own opinion contradicts…….
• I disagree with the group of people…….
• However, my opinion is different…….

1) I quite disagree that building more roads only can solve the ever-increasing traffic problem in most cities.

2) I oppose the opinion that government has no responsibility for supporting the senior citizens. 

3) My opinion contradicts the group of people who believe that space research has no value for us.

Vocabulary for expressing partial agreement: 

In some cases, you will have an opinion or point of view that would not completely agree or disagree with a given opinion or statement. In this case, you should clearly mention that you partially agree with the opinion but to some extent, you also disagree with this. In these cases, using the following vocabulary will be very helpful.

• To some extent……
• In a way……
• I agree with the given statement to some extent……
• Up to a point, I agree……
• More or less……
• So to speak……

1) In a way, I agree that it is the government’s responsibility to keep the environment clean, but without individual effort, it cannot be achieved.

2) To some extent, I agree with the opinion that space research is a waste of money but the invaluable effects these research works can have could not be denied. 

3) So to speak, mothers play the most important role in the upbringing of children. However, the contribution a father can have to the children can’t be ignored.

Vocabulary for expressing certainty: 

To make a point or argument stronger, you often need to show the certainty of your expression. To do so, use the following list of vocabularies:

• Certainly…….
• Definitely…….
• No doubt…….
• Of course…….
• Doubtlessly…….
• Without any doubt…….
• Undoubtedly…….

1) Of course, learning from books in a formal educational institution and learning from books for someone’s own interest are both highly important.

2) Definitely, practical lessons help us to have a deeper understanding, while theory learned from books will be forgotten far easier.

3) Undoubtedly ultimate exhaust of natural resources would create chaos and many wild lives would be endangered as well.

Vocabulary for Adding further information: 

In your essay, you need to present reasons and arguments to make your point of view stronger. For this, you often need to add multiple examples or cases and those examples or cases should be connected using some linking words. Such linking words are given below so that you can use them in your IELTS essay.

• In addition…….
• And…….
• Moreover…….
• Similarly…….
• Furthermore…….
• Also…….
• As well as…….
• Besides…….
• Even…….
• Too…….
• What’s more…….
• Again…….
• In a similar fashion…….
• Likewise…….

1) What’s more, university education should be based on talent and performance, not based on equal gender opportunity.

2) Likewise, if the popular media provides good news such as educational, scientific and so on, this can motivate the young generation to achieve more knowledge.

3) Even, second or third chances to those heinous criminals are often found fruitless, and they commit crimes again.

Vocabulary for presenting time or sequence: 

Expressing the time or sequence is important to show a natural flow in your arguments and paragraphs. Important vocabularies that can be used to show time or sequence are given below.

• First/ Firstly…….
• Second/ Secondly…….
• Third/ Thirdly…….
• Last/ Lastly…….
• At the same time…….
• Meanwhile…….
• Since…….
• As soon as…….
• After this / that…….
• Before…….
• After…….    
• Afterwards ……
• During…….    
• While…….
• Simultaneously…….    
• Following this…….
• When……

1) At the same time, the technological revolution affects all countries around the world in many ways significantly.

2) Meanwhile, we should try our best to put every effort to make our environment clean.

3) Afterwards, these steps could help mass people to be aware of the danger of their fast food intake.

When you are asked to present an argument, you should always look at it from two sides, giving reasons why you agree and disagree before reaching a conclusion. Other words and expressions which you might find useful include:

• I believe that……
• Despite this/ in spite of this……
• Also……
• Thirdly……
• I think……
• Finally……
• In conclusion……
• Nonetheless……
• Admittedly……
• On the contrary……
• At any rate……
• Notwithstanding……
• For all that……
• Even if……

Other transitional words/connective words

• Else…
• Otherwise…
• As soon as…
• As much as…..

1) They take care of the children as much as parents do ………………

2) As soon as we realise the problem ……………… 

3) Otherwise, the number of unemployed graduates will keep on increasing ………………

Some correct and incorrect expressions:

Correct                                        Incorrect In my opinion…                           From my opinion… From my point of view…              In my point of view… Second/ Secondly…                    Second of all… On the other hand…                   On other hand… Last but not least…                 Last but not the least… In conclusion/ To conclude…       In a nutshell…

Vocabulary for the conclusion part

• In conclusion…
• In summary…
• To conclude…
• To conclude with…
• In general…
• All in all…
• Overall…
• On the whole…
• To draw the conclusion…
• In a nutshell…
• To elucidate…(‘To elucidate’ means – ‘make something clear’ or ‘to explain’.)
• All things considered…
• By and large…
• Taking everything into consideration…
• Taking everything into account…
• Weighing up both sides of the argument…

(Useful Tip: Avoid using ‘ In a nutshell ‘  as it is not formal. Use ‘ In conclusion/ to conclude ‘ instead.)

1) In general, even though studying English in an English-speaking country is preferable, a reasonable level of English can be achieved in one’s own country if a student is gifted and dedicated to studying.

2) To sum up, if the population explosion continues, many more people will die of starvation in poor countries. Life in the cities, even in affluent nations, will become increasingly difficult.

3) To conclude, I recommend that the only sensible way to solve this problem is to educate young people about the dangers of drug use and to take steps to reduce the pressure of competition.

4) In conclusion, nuclear technology has positive uses but is nonetheless dangerous. However, it would have been better if it had never been used to create nuclear weapons. If life on Earth continues, all the world’s nuclear nations should agree to disarm it as soon as possible.  

N.B.  The conclusion part of the IELTS Essay or IELTS Academic writing task 2 usually begins with a memorable concluding phrase that links it to the rest of the essay. Notice that a conditional sentence can be very effective in the conclusion. One reason is that it can refer to what might occur due to your suggestions or recommendations. Of course, you can also use conditional sentences elsewhere in your essay. If you use conditionals, be sure that the construction of your sentences is grammatically correct.

Also, in a short essay of approximately 250 words, the conclusion can be just one or two sentences long. The conclusion should briefly summarise what you have said in your essay and does not usually contribute a new idea unless it is a minor point. However, it is an excellent place to make recommendations or suggestions or give advice and offer solutions if asked to do so.

Tips to Master the Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2

Reading the above way of creating an essay out of the IELTS writing task 2 topics might have given you some good things, but at the same time, we have some bonus tips that you can readily use.

Read the question really well. Don’t make the mistake of assuming what you are expected to do. You could be asked to do any of the above types of questions.

Make sure you sound like an academic when arguing and avoid using overtly passionate language like I hate or I would not like.

Do not write in one big paragraph, make sure you break up each section while keeping in mind the cohesiveness of the essay.

Try not to repeat yourself even when trying to reiterate an idea. Use different terms or angles if you feel the need to reiterate in any way.

Take 5 to 10 minutes to plan the essay before you start writing it. This makes all the difference once you begin. It will help you achieve the task in less time.

Make sure to conclude your essay. Even if you are running out of time, write a few concluding lines to your essay.

Avoid using slangs, overtly complicated language or leaving sentences half-done. Make sure you have time to revise and make corrections since the exam is written in pencil.

A Final Word

When it comes to which words to use in IELTS Writing Task 2 , there are a handful of terms you can memorize to set yourself up for success. You must learn vocabulary to make your essay look eloquent with rich English words; one way of doing it is to practice new words. However, more than just learning the most common vocabulary used in IELTS Writing Task 2, practising with that vocabulary will be crucial to your success! So try a few practice sentences each time you learn a new phrase to integrate it before test day better.

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Advanced Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2: Achieve a Band 9

These words and phrases work for both the Academic and General Training IELTS exams!

IELTS Writing Task 2 Vocabulary: Band 9 Factors

Before we dive into vocabulary, let’s take a quick look at what, exactly, IETLS Writing Task 2 is evaluating. As the IELTS rubric shows, you’re evaluated on four different areas:

• Task response (25%)
• Coherence and cohesion (25%)
• Lexical resource (25%)
• Grammatical range and accuracy (25%)

Lexical resource measures your ability to use a wide range of vocabulary without errors and in proper context in your written responses. In other words, vocabulary alone isn’t enough to get you a band 9 score. However, using a variety of words that are appropriate for band 9 can add to your lexical resource score, raising it overall.

That, however, comes with a few caveats. First of all, you must use the terms correctly . There’s zero benefits to using complex terms incorrectly—you won’t get extra credit for including them.

Second of all, you need to use a variety of words and phrases . If you can (correctly) use the term “Conversely,” that’s awesome—unless you use it five times in a single essay. In that case, it’s likely to hurt your score more than it helps.

Keeping that in mind, let’s dive into some advanced vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2!

Advanced Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2: From Band 5 to Band 9

Again, keep in mind that the IELTS Writing Task 2 vocabulary band 9 terms I’m using here aren’t a guarantee of scoring in band 9. They are, however, advanced phrases that you can use to present more complex ideas. For each one, take a look at the example using it to see what it looks like in practice!

Ready? Here are some examples of advanced vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2 in different categories.

Examples of Introductions and Openings Vocabulary

Examples of Stating an Opinion Vocabulary

Examples of Transition Vocabulary

Examples of “Giving an Example” Vocabulary

Examples of Concluding Vocabulary and Phrases

More IELTS Writing Task 2 Advanced Vocabulary Resources

Remember, the best way to get an IELTS Writing Task 2 band 9 is to work on improving all aspects of your writing. So what are your next steps in learning to incorporate advanced vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2? Check out the following resources to boost your score!

• Vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 2
• IELTS Writing Rubric
• The Best IELTS Task 2 Writing Template
• Top Tips to Score 8+ in IELTS Writing Task 2

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Posted by David S. Wills | Jun 23, 2020 | IELTS Tips | 0

In this article, I am going to tell you all about education and IELTS. As you know (if you follow this website), the best way to learn new vocabulary is to study in terms of topics . There are many IELTS topics , such as environment , space , sports , health , and crime. We have talked about education many times in the past but today I will devote a whole article to it.

I intend to look at this topic in a structured way. We will explore it as such:

• Reading & Listening

You can either study the whole lesson or else skip to the part that is most interesting for you.

Education Vocabulary

If we look at the topic of education and IELTS , we can quickly see that there is a huge amount of vocabulary to learn. In fact, this is a vast topic. I will assume that you already know the basic words like “school” and “teacher” (or else you are probably not reading this right now). Instead, I will look at some more advanced vocabulary for IELTS education.

First of all, let’s look at some school subjects.

School Subjects

There many be some regional differences in the words used for these subjects (for example, mathematics is known as “maths” in British English and “math” in American English.

Depending on where you study, most people learn a subject called “science” when they are young and later this becomes several subjects, including chemistry, biology, and physics. We also have “social sciences.” This includes many areas of study. You can read about it here .

British English vs American English

I actually wrote in depth about the differences between British and American English last year . For now, though, I will focus on the differences in language when it comes to education. Here are a few ways in which we talk about these differences.

*The British and American school systems are quite different and what is known as “secondary school” in the UK lasts for up to six years. As such, this overlaps the American version. Anyway, those final years in the UK would more likely be called “fifth/sixth form” or “fifth/sixth year,” depending on which part of the country you come from. In England, it is usually “sixth form” and in Scotland it is “sixth year.”

Some other differences

American people talk about their school years in this way:

• Freshmen (1 st year)
• Sophomore (2 nd year)
• Junior (3 rd year)
• Senior (4 th year)

In the UK, we do not commonly use these terms but in the last few decades it has become normal to talk about “freshers” as people in their first year of university. For example, they often talk about “freshers’ week” as the first week in the university year because this is when the new students arrive.

Reading and Listening

Because education is something that affects pretty much everyone in the world, it is a topic that is really common in IELTS. It could appear in any part of the test , including the reading and listening sections.

When it does occur, you should be prepared. This means that you ought to know lots of vocabulary about this topic and also have some life experience and opinions on the matter. You can achieve that by including this topic in your regular reading.

There are many ways to achieve this. You can go on Google News (or any news service that you enjoy) and subscribe to their education feed.

Let’s take an article for an example and do a little practice. We will look first at a piece called “ With no students, small college town worries over its future .” Let’s look at the first two paragraphs:

What happens to a college town when the students disappear? Ithaca, a small upstate New York city nearby gorges and vineyards, is finding out. Most of the 24,000 students at Cornell University and 6,200 more from Ithaca College effectively vanished in March when the coronavirus pandemic struck, leaving behind struggling restaurants and shops. Locals still reeling from the outbreak and resulting exodus are wondering when — or if — things will get back to normal.

It is an interesting text that deals with a familiar situation: the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this excerpt, you can see the word “exodus.” What do you think this means? Let’s isolate that sentence:

Locals still reeling from the outbreak and resulting exodus are wondering when — or if — things will get back to normal.

We can learn from the words around it. “Resulting” tells us that this thing happened because of the virus outbreak. We also know from the previous sentence that thousands of students are not coming to this place.

We can guess then, that “exodus” means “a mass departure of people.” This sort of skill is really important when it comes to IELTS reading. You need to be able to figure out the meaning of a word from context. Here is a video that shows you how to work out the meaning of difficult vocabulary:

I have covered the topic of education here many times, including this TED video lesson about making education better by introducing creativity to curriculums. (By the way, this is one of two possible ways to pluralise “curriculum”! The other is “curricula.”)

Here is another interesting video about education. This time it is about gender and education. Remember that sometimes IELTS topics overlap like this.

IELTS Speaking Topic: Education

The topic of education is really common in IELTS speaking. In fact, it is probably one of the most common topics that there is. As such, you need to be ready to answer these sorts of questions.

As you probably know, the first part of the IELTS speaking test is comprised of relatively simple questions that you should answer with one, two, or three sentences. You don’t need to develop your answers very much here.

Here are a few sample questions:

• Do you work or are you a student?
• Why did you choose that subject?
• Did you enjoy/Do you enjoy studying at school?
• Do you study English now?
• What kind of school did you go to as a child?
• Where do you study / Where did you study?
• What do you study/did you study in university?
• What was your favourite subject as a child?
• Who was your favourite teacher?
• Do you enjoy studying alone or with friends?

You don’t need to have dazzling grammar or vocabulary skills to answer these questions. You can just give pretty basic answers. For example:

Q: Do you work or are you a student?

A: I’m studying at the moment but I also have a part-time job.

Q: Where do you study?

A: I’m studying at Shanghai Jiaotong University . The word “jiaotong” literally means “traffic” but the common translation for the name is “Shanghai Communications University.”

Q: What are you studying there?

A: I’m studying English literature at the moment but I will move onto a business course next semester and continue studying English on the side. Literature was interesting for me but I don’t think it will help my career much.

Notice that there was very little specialist vocabulary here. The only word that I used that might require explanation is “semester.” A school year is made up of two semesters. (The word “term” can also be used but different countries have different systems. In some countries, an academic year is four terms, which means that two terms make up a semester. But this is not the same everywhere.)

There are countless possible education cue cards for IELTS speaking. You might be asked to describe one of the following:

• an important memory
• the actual school you attended

The list is extremely long, but let’s look at a few possible education cue cards in more detail.

Describe a Subject

You may well be asked to describe a subject that you studied in school or that you wish you had studied. Remember that it could be your favourite subject or a subject you hated. It is always important that you read the whole cue card and do not jump to conclusions.

Here is an example:

Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school. You should say: – when and where you started studying it – what the lessons were like – what made the subject different from other subjects and explain why you enjoyed the subject

Describe a Lesson or Project

Describing a subject presents many possibilities. You can talk about many different aspects of your chosen subject, including the classes, the books, and the teachers. However, the cue card might present you with a more specific topic, like this one:

Describe a project that you did in school with your classmates or friends. You should say: – what the project was – what it was about – how you completed it and whether you enjoyed the project or not.

Describe a Period of Time

It can be harder to answer a cue card when the thing you must talk about is a memory or period of time. These can be a real challenge because thinking of the right vocabulary and grammar is quite difficult. When you are presented with this sort of question, you might have to be a little creative with your answers. Here is another example cue card:

Describe a period of time from your studies that was the most difficult for you so far. You should say: – when it was – why was it hard – what you were doing at that time and whether you felt you were successful in overcoming the difficulties.

Describe a Teacher

Finally, we come to the obvious IELTS speaking cue card: describe a teacher . This is definitely a common cue card and also quite an easy one. I think that most people who sit IELTS should be comfortable describing people like teachers. If you are not, you should look at my other lessons on how to describe people. You may also find this article about the good qualities teachers possess to be helpful.

There are lots of different ways that this could be phrases. It could be a teacher who influenced you, a teacher you liked, a teacher who helped you, your favourite teacher… and so on. There are numerous possibilities. But here is one example:

Describe a teacher from the past whom you remember. You should say: – what subject the teacher taught you – how old you were then – what were some special characteristics of this teacher and explain why you remember this teacher.

Of course, there are also lots of possible questions about education for part three of the speaking exam. In this section, you will most likely be asked questions like “are men and women equally capable of teaching?” and “should boys and girls be forced to take the same lessons?” The issues of gender , age, and other social issues will often intersect with the main topic.

Here are a few examples:

• What are some essential qualities every teacher should have?
• How are education priorities today different from those in the past?
• How well do you think schools should prepare young people for working life?

Education and IELTS Writing

When it comes to task 2 of the IELTS writing test, education is also a really common topic. Again, there are countless possible questions you could be given, so rather than prepare for any single question, it is better to build your skill in dealing with this topic.

You should be familiar with the vocabulary given at the start of this lesson and also with ideas about education on a global scale. It is ok to have different opinions from other people, but you should be aware of all sides of these issues.

Keep in mind that education does not just mean “school” or “university.” It involves much more: teaching, learning, childhood, adulthood, books, reading, etc. It could be about community colleges or distance learning. Do not be surprised by these questions and do not think that you can handle this topic just because you are comfortable talking about high school. There is much more to it than that.

Here, I will give you four sample band 9 answers to typical IELTS writing questions. Two are from task 2 and two are from task 1, both general and academic tests.

Question #1

Many businesses think that the new employees who have just graduated from schools lack interpersonal skills, such as working with colleagues as a team.

What has caused this and what are the solutions to this problem?

Sample Band 9 Answer

It is claimed by some business owners and recruiters that graduates nowadays tend to lack interpersonal skills. This essay will first explore why this is the case, before then suggesting how it may be remedied.

If it is true that graduates now lack the interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in the modern workplace, then that surely can be blamed on the exceptionally high level of theoretical knowledge necessary to achieve a good degree. As universities have become more competitive, the requirements for achieving a degree have gotten much more stringent, and students are required to spend all their time reading books and preparing for difficult assessments. It seems likely that this hinders their opportunities to socialize or work with others on productive tasks.

Solving this problem should not be terribly difficult. In fact, university faculties should pay attention to these complaints and implement solutions into their courses. Perhaps the most obvious suggestion is that students must be required to participate in more group activities throughout their education. For example, rather than studying all day and night to write an essay or sit an exam, students could be asked to prepare a group presentation together with their peers. Ideally, these groups should be picked at random to ensure that students develop the necessary skills to work with others whom they would not have previously chosen to work.

In conclusion, it appears that universities are failing students by not educating them in how to develop their interpersonal skills, and as a result they are struggling in the workplace. These universities should thus require students to develop their communicative abilities through specific group-based tasks.

Question #2

Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People disagree over how to raise their kids, with many parents and teachers suggesting that competition is detrimental to their development. They think that children should be taught cooperation instead. This essay will look at both views, before deciding that these need not be mutually exclusive.

The argument against competition in children essentially revolves around the idea that it is unhealthy for children to be pitted against one another. Rather than teaching them to compete, these people argue, we should teach them to work together. Natural selection dictates that some children will invariably be winners while others will be losers, and in the modern era, this seems like an out-dated concept. All children should be winners.

On the other hand, competition is a part of life and therefore children should be exposed to it from the beginning. It needn’t be unfair, of course. When children are taught healthy attitudes towards competition – such as sportsmanship – then it is actually tremendously beneficial for them. They can learn how to participate in natural activities and then deal healthily with the result, whether that is victory or loss.

However, it seems to me that there is no real distinction between competition and cooperation. Team sports, after all, involve both these elements. If children play football, basketball, or rugby, then they will work with their teammates to compete against another team. In the end, both aspects are learned.

In conclusion, there is no need to separate competition from cooperation, and neither should be removed from a child’s education or environment. Both are important for child development.

Question #3

You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.

Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter

• describe what you enjoyed about the course
• say how much cooking you have done since the course
• suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing in response to your request for feedback on the cookery course I recently attended. I am happy to give you some of my thoughts on the course.

First of all, I really enjoyed it. I had wanted to study French cooking techniques for several years and so I was really excited to see that this course became available. It certainly did not disappoint me, and I was delighted by the processes that I learned during that amazing week.

Since the course, I have been cooking and baking for my friends and family at every opportunity. They have been really impressed with my newfound skills, and I will continue to practice what I have learned.

As for suggestions, I do think that it would be worth adding some other sorts of cuisine to the courses on offer. I would love to learn how to cook Thai food, for example.

David S. Wills

Question #4.

There is a bar chart and a pie chart containing information taken from a survey on adult education. The bar chart describes why adults go into education and the pie chart shows who the respondents think should pay for it. People mostly go into education out of interest, and, perhaps unsurprisingly, it is believed that they should pay for it themselves.

According to the data, forty percent of adults go into education due to some sort of interest in a particular subject, while thirty-eight percent do it to gain qualifications. These are far and away the most common reasons, as the next most frequently cited reason was almost half this value. Several reasons were picked by about twenty percent of people, including the fact that it may help them earn a promotion at work. The least frequently stated answer was that adult education is a good way to meet new people.

The survey results showed forty percent of people believe the individual should pay the costs of a course. This matches quite well with the previous data, as the same percentage of people did these courses purely out of interest.

About The Author

David S. Wills is the author of Scientologist! William S. Burroughs and the 'Weird Cult' and the founder/editor of Beatdom literary journal. He lives and works in rural Cambodia and loves to travel. He has worked as an IELTS tutor since 2010, has completed both TEFL and CELTA courses, and has a certificate from Cambridge for Teaching Writing. David has worked in many different countries, and for several years designed a writing course for the University of Worcester. In 2018, he wrote the popular IELTS handbook, Grammar for IELTS Writing and he has since written two other books about IELTS. His other IELTS website is called IELTS Teaching.

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Learning new vocabulary and understanding how your Lexical resource band score is determined in the IELTS test will help you to achieve the best possible result. This vocabulary guide will show you useful tips and strategies to improve your vocabulary, and point you in the right direction of our other vocabulary guides on common IELTS writing topics .

Table of Contents

• What is Lexical Resource?

2.1 Avoiding repetition

2.2 using common and uncommon vocabulary, 2.3 avoiding spelling mistakes, 2.4 accurately using collocations.

• 2.5 Using topic-specific vocabulary

2.6 Communicating clearly

3.1 discovering new words, 3.2 deciding which words to practice, 3.3 reviewing new words, 1. what is lexical resource.

Vocabulary in the IELTS writing test is referred to as your Lexical resource and it makes up 25% of your overall score in both the writing and speaking parts of the exam.

Many candidates say their biggest problem when preparing for the IELTS test is their vocabulary . Have you ever found yourself trying to learn long lists of words? Or trying to cram in as many words as you can into your memory moments before the test? We are going to share some advice on the best ways to learn and remember vocabulary effectively.

2. How Your Lexical Resource Score is Decided

The examiner will mainly focus on the range and accuracy of vocabulary you use in your speaking and writing. This means that you need to:

• Avoid repetition
• Use a mixture of common and uncommon vocabulary
• Avoid spelling mistakes

There are also other things the examiner will be looking for. These are:

• Accurate use of collocations
• Range and accurate use of topic-specific vocabulary
• Clear communication

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Using a range of vocabulary also includes avoiding words and phrases given to you in an IELTS statement , as well as repeating your own ideas .

Being able to paraphrase is a key skill to help you avoid repetition throughout your writing and speaking.

Take a look at our guide to paraphrasing for top tips and examples.

You also need to refer back or forward to people, places and things you mention in your responses. Compare these two examples:

• Children should be able to choose the subjects children want to study.
• Children should be able to choose the subjects they want to study.

In the second example, we have used the pronoun ‘they’ to replace the noun ‘children’. This is a simple example, but it is often the case that test takers do not take the time to look through their work to notice the repetition of words and phrases that could be replaced with a synonym or pronoun. Five minutes at the end of the test could make a big difference.

The reason we are mentioning both common and uncommon vocabulary here is that it is unnatural to use only uncommon or academic vocabulary in your speech and writing. Have a look at these examples:

• The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace.
• The intimidation of atomic accouterments cultivates global reconciliation.

In the second example, we have run nearly every word through a thesaurus. Note how it sounds very unnatural, even though ‘uncommon vocabulary’ has been used. You need to feel confident using this language and strike a balance between common and more unusual vocabulary.

Uncommon vocabulary, like idioms and phrasal verbs , are more appropriate in the speaking section of the exam than writing. For the writing section of the exam, we suggest you avoid phrasal verbs and idioms (although some idiomatic expressions may be appropriate for writing task 2).

Spelling is important in the written section of the exam. The fewer spelling mistakes you make, the higher your score in Lexical resources could be.

Candidates often ask ‘ how many spelling mistakes ’ they can make for each band score, but the answer is not as simple as this. Basically, If you make so many spelling mistakes that it causes difficulty for the examiner to understand your writing then you will likely score a band score 5.0 in Lexical resources . If your spelling errors are very infrequent , you may be able to achieve a band score 7.0 and above .

Your spelling mistakes are something that you need to take responsibility for. A teacher can highlight your mistakes, but you need to put in the hard work to learn the correct spelling. Spelling errors are often referred to as ‘ fossilised errors ’ which means that, just like the fossil of a dinosaur, the mistake has been formed a long time ago and can only be changed through practice and repetition .

To improve your spelling you could consider:

• Recording your mistakes in a notebook
• Creating flashcards of common errors
• Ask a teacher, or even a family member or friend to test you on your mistakes

Remember, it is a great idea to look at common spelling mistakes made by IELTS candidates, but some errors will be unique to you… write them down, memorise, hide the word, write… repeat . Repetition is really helpful to undo fossilised errors.

Collocation just means a frequent/common combination of words .

A typical example would be that you ‘make’ your bed (the verb ‘make’ and the noun ‘bed’ are a verb-noun collocation). However, you don’t ‘do your bed’… this is an incorrect verb-noun pairing.

Collocations are a relationship between words that need to be practiced and learned. There is no specific ‘rule’ to learn… practice makes perfect and will help you to sound more natural (as well as increase your Lexical resource score in the IELTS test.

One tip to learn collocations is to practice by topic . A common error is to try and learn long lists of collocations from memory. This will be overwhelming and often ineffective. When the exam comes and you get given a topic, you want to recall the vocabulary and collocations that are linked to the topic, not try to sift through long lists (that you will likely not remember under pressure).

2.5 Using  topic-specific vocabulary

You need to prepare yourself with vocabulary that is relevant to the topic you are given. We have put together comprehensive guides on a range of common IELTS topics to help you do just this.

Take a look at the following topics :

• Jobs & Work
• Government/Politics
• Pets and Animals
• News and Media
• Money and Finance
• Science and Technology
• The Environment

Being able to communicate clearly in your writing (and speaking) means that the examiner can understand the meaning you are trying to convey.

One way that vocabulary causes confusion for the reader is the wrong choice of word. You could have used the wrong word which has made the meaning of your sentence  unclear. Some candidates often take a risk in the test and decide to use words that they are not exactly sure of the meaning of. This could result in you using the word incorrectly and causing difficulty for the reader. Don’t use the test to try using words for the first time, it is more important to communicate clearly and accurately.

Reference is often an issue, for example, you may have referred back to a previous part of your paragraph or speech using the pronoun ‘it’, but it is not clear what ‘it’ refers to.

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3. Learning New Vocabulary

As soon as you have decided that you are taking your IELTS test, you should be actively looking to expand your vocabulary

We recommend that you create a book or electronic copy of all your new words and phrases.

You should also read or listen to English texts as often as you can. These texts could be:

• Newspaper articles
• Youtube videos (preferably with English subtitles to improve your reading skills)

Do not simply add every new word you read to your list of vocabulary. Also, be careful when using a thesaurus. It is often difficult to find exact synonyms in English, and a thesaurus will give you a long list of similar words that may not be appropriate in the context you want to use them. For example, two synonyms of‘ big ’ taken from a thesaurus of  are:

If we want to replace big in the sentence ‘ the building is big ’, it is correct to say ‘the building is enormous’ but the sentence ‘ the building is boastful ’ is not appropriate .

We recommend you always create an example sentence of new words in context and a definition . A Learner Dictionary is a great place to find clear definitions for learners of English.

A good example of new words to note down are words that you have seen a few times before in a text, but do not fully understand. The frequency of these words show that they are common in English.

A great way to learn new vocabulary is by topic . Group new words, phrases, collocations, and uncommon vocabulary linked to a common theme. This will make it much easier to remember under pressure.

Do not try to learn a list of technical language or specialist words and phrases . Although topics, such as science or technology, might come up during the test, you are not expected to have specific knowledge of these subjects. Remember, the IELTS exam is a test of your English language ability.

Reviewing new vocabulary is the key to remembering it, and a step that candidates often miss.

It would be very rare to just write down new words, look at them once and be able to recall them in the exam. You need to review new words regularly to commit them to memory .

You also need to actively use a new vocabulary: set yourself a goal of using words and phrases you have learned in real life.

Here are just some ideas to review new vocabulary:

• Create flashcards
• Make a new vocabulary notebook
• Create a mind map
• Put posters around your home
• Record yourself using new vocabulary

There is no right or wrong way to review language, do what works for you .

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Hướng dẫn làm chủ đề Education trong IELTS Writing Task 2

Education (Giáo dục) là một trong những chủ đề phổ biến nhất trong IELTS Writing Task 2. Chủ đề này được đánh là có độ khó ở mức trung bình. Để làm tốt bài viết về chủ đề Education, bạn cần phải có kiến thức tổng quan về giáo dục và các vấn đề tranh luận phổ biến trong chùm chủ đề này.

Trong bài viết này, DOL sẽ cung cấp cho bạn thông tin chi tiết về IELTS Writing Task 2 topic Education , bao gồm: cách thức xây dựng cấu trúc bài viết, ý tưởng cho từng phần cụ thể, từ vựng quan trọng để ghi điểm và bài mẫu để luyện tập.

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IELTS Essay Topic Education: Các dạng bài, bài mẫu & từ vựng

Các đề bài Education trong IELTS Writing Task 2

Giáo dục là một trong những IELTS Writing Task 2 topics thường gặp và tưởng chừng dễ dàng vì không đòi hỏi nhiều kiến thức sâu rộng. Tuy nhiên, để đạt điểm cao, bạn cần phải đưa ra các ý tưởng sáng tạo và phân tích chặt chẽ, ngay cả trong những đề bài tưởng chừng như đơn giản.

Đề bài Education Task 2 có thể đề cập đến các vấn đề như sau.

Cấu trúc môn học

Chi phí giáo dục

Cơ hội du học

Các phương pháp giáo dục hiện đại

Vấn đề và hướng giải quyết cho sự phát triển giáo dục

Ảnh hưởng của thầy cô và ba mẹ đến trẻ

Quan điểm về việc học cao học (thạc sĩ, tiến sĩ)

Ảnh hưởng của giáo dục giới tính/chế độ giáo dục dạy chung cho nam và nữ

Dưới đây là một số đề bài liên quan đến chủ đề Education Essay IELTS bạn có thể tham khảo.

University education should be free to everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ( Giáo dục đại học nên được miễn phí cho tất cả mọi người, bất kể thu nhập. Bạn đồng ý hay không đồng ý với quan điểm này? )

In some countries, young people are encouraged to study abroad What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? ( Ở một số quốc gia, thanh niên được khuyến khích đi du học nước ngoài. Xu hướng này có những ưu và nhược điểm gì? )

Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? ( Một số trường trung học yêu cầu tất cả học sinh mặc đồng phục. Một số trường trung học khác cho phép học sinh tự quyết định trang phục đến trường. Bạn cho rằng chính sách trường học nào trong hai điều này tốt hơn? )

Government should invest in teaching science subjects rather than other subjects for the country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or not agree? ( Chính phủ nên đầu tư vào việc dạy các môn khoa học thay vì các môn học khác để đất nước phát triển và tiến bộ. Bạn đồng ý hay không đồng ý với quan điểm này? )

Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group, while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. ( Một số người cho rằng học nhóm hiệu quả hơn học cá nhân. Những người khác lại tin rằng học một mình tốt hơn. Thảo luận cả hai quan điểm và đưa ra ý kiến của riêng bạn. )

The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The government should spend money in promoting sport and art in school, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Students in school or university learn more from classes of teachers than other resources (eg Internet or TV). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children in every aspect. Others say that playing computer games can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?

Các chủ đề bài luận IELTS thường được đưa ra nhằm kiểm tra khả năng suy nghĩ, kiến thức, kỹ năng của thí sinh. IELTS Writing task 2 thường bao gồm các chủ đề về vai trò của giáo dục, giáo dục đại học, môi trường, khoa học & công nghệ thông tin và bình đẳng giới. https://leapscholar.com/blog/ielts-essay-on-education/

Ý tưởng triển khai chủ đề Education

DOL cung cấp cho bạn một số ý tưởng cho subtopic hay gặp trong bài chùm chủ đề Education, gồm.

Homework for children: Bài tập về nhà cho học sinh

Teaching relevant subjects to children (Science subjects, history, art…): Giảng dạy các môn học liên quan (Các môn Khoa học, Lịch sử, Nghệ thuật…)

The influence of technology on education: Ảnh hưởng của công nghệ đối với giáo dục

Studying abroad: Du học

Wearing uniforms: Mặc đồng phục

Funding in education: Tài trợ trong giáo dục

Parents put pressure on students: Cha mẹ gây áp lực lên học sinh

Những idea phát triển cho từng subtopic của chủ đề Education có thể được sắp xếp theo mental model Advantages và Disadvantages như sau.

Giving children homework everyday

Khi phát triển ý tưởng cho subtopic “Giving children homework everyday” dưới góc độ lợi ích và bất lợi, bạn có thể xem xét như sau.

Be forced to work independently away from the environment of schools → proactively apply the knowledge that they have learnt in the classroom → think individually and creatively in correspondence to a particular task → develop an independent study habit → prepare them to work alone as adults.

Have home assignments completed multiple times on a daily basis → serve as an additional practice and revision of the lesson taught to them in the school → retain information more easily → reduce the exam stress considerably.

Have an obligation to complete the homework while having to deal with an excessive load of knowledge at their school + constant examinations → sacrifice their sleep to meet academic demands → exhaust the child + reduce their interest in school studies → suffer from depression.

Return home with excessive amounts of homework → reduce children’s after-school time for other extracurricular and leisure activities → unable to develop necessary soft-skills

Teaching history subjects

Bạn có thể phát triển ý tưởng cho subtopic “Teaching history subjects” dưới góc độ lợi ích và bất lợi như sau.

Have thorough insights into what happened in the past in one’s own country => understand their hometown’s traditional values and develop a national identity => take pride in their origins and treasure the life they know as it is today.

Accumulate knowledge of this particular field at an early age => enhance their understanding about various aspects of the world => to work for foreign enterprises, especially those who highly value company culture.

Learn history => be imposed to memorize dates and events from the past => rarely use them in people’s lives => be of little relevance to future and today’s society.

(historical events) be seen in different perspectives and interpreted in different ways => (students) normally learn the subject through only one source => discount its importance as a subject for learning.

Focusing on Science subjects

Tham khảo cách phát triển ý tưởng cho subtopic “Focusing on Science subjects” dưới góc độ lợi ích và bất lợi sau.

Force people to choose scientific subjects like biology, mathematics, physics and chemistry => ensure that any knowledge and skill gaps in the economy are covered => increase the overall GDP of the nation => improve a country’s future prosperity.

Attain science degrees => be provided with foundational knowledge to adapt to the fast-moving technological development => increase their future employment prospects.

(A major in science) consists of related subjects with a great amount of specialized knowledge and tough experiments => require a lot of diligence + patience + intelligence => put students under great pressure in order to understand and handle the tasks well.

(some countries) have fewer employment opportunities available in science fields => have little chance to get a job after graduation despite spending a huge amount of time and effort on this particular subject => increase the employment rate.

Making art & music compulsory

Để phát triển ý tưởng về subtopic “Making art & music compulsory”, bạn có thể triển khai như sau.

Learn art-related subjects from institutions => enjoy learning through enjoyable and creative methods => enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills => assists children in attaining better learning outcomes.

Be more interested in non-academic subjects => get hands on experience in these subjects at an early age => give students a platform where they can develop and perfect their artistic skills => become easier for them to pursue their creative career in future.

Be already burdened with a regular academic curriculum => (perform art) enhance that study load => decrease their academic results.

Be of the mindset that art has no participation in the advancement of human society => be generally considered as a hobby rather than a professional field => opt for other vocational subjects such as science or commerce stream, which have jobs available in abundance.

The influence of technology on education

DOL chia sẻ cho bạn hướng dẫn cách phát triển ý tưởng cho subtopic “The influence of technology on education”.

Incorporate technology in teaching => Example: use visual aids, presentations, video clips… => engage students in the lesson => improve the teaching and learning quality

enable the use of online classes => provide a good education for students from rural areas => improve their career prospects

the development of technological devices (ex: cellphones, ipads, television…) => easily distract students from their study => affect study performance

Studying abroad

Bạn có thể mở rộng ý tưởng cho “Studying abroad” theo cách dưới đây.

Experience a completely different way of living. Ex: try exotic foods and learn about traditions unique to the host culture => more knowledgeable, open-minded and tolerant => become a global citizen of the 21st century

Grant students the opportunity to completely immerse oneself in a new language => receive considerable language practice => see significant improvements in language proficiency

Might struggle to integrate into local opportunities + Lack the emotional support of family => Suffer from social isolation, loneliness, and homesickness => More likely to develop mental health issues such as depression and anxiety

Have to factor in flights, accommodation, travel expenses, and living costs => Otherwise: the price of a year abroad can escalate without you realising. => exacerbate financial stress

Wearing uniforms

Để trả lời cho subtopic “Wearing uniforms”, bạn có thể phát triển như sau.

Wear the same clothes everyday => students do not need to spend time thinking about what to wear => save time on other more useful activities

All students wear the same clothes => bridge the gap between the rich and the poor # have freedom to wear any clothes they want => rich students may show off => widen social gaps

Wear the same clothes => deter students from showcasing their unique personalities => a lack of self-expression Wear the same clothes everyday => boring => demotivate students

Funding in education

Đối với subtopic “Funding in education”, bạn có thể khai thác ý theo cách dưới đây.

government pays for children's education => receive equal education opportunities => attract low-income students => enable unprivileged children to obtain higher paying jobs after graduation => can make greater contributions to the national economy => poverty would evaporate quickly

provide complete financial support for students' education => minimize the amount of time spent on unproductive and harmful activities => prevent the development of social issues among children

provide financial support for a booming student population => the money being spent on each individual drops to a historic low => standards of education are compromised => fail to produce outstanding graduates => struggle to bring about truly revolutionary innovations for society

make education free for children => the government has to cover a variety of expenses. Example: salaries for professors, textbooks for students, modern classroom equipment => drain the state budget => resources for other sectors are depleted

Parents put pressure on students

Áp lực từ phía cha mẹ đối với học sinh là một vấn đề đáng quan tâm trong hệ thống giáo dục hiện đại. Cùng DOL tìm hiểu cách phát triển sau nhé!

Teach students about hard work + encourage them to try harder in life => develop good personality traits in later life (perseverance)

Good academic results => higher chance of getting into good universities => improve future career projects

Encourage their children to acquire an occupation that they do not have passion for => (children) not express their own ideas and desires => not feel the real sense of job satisfaction => have an undesirable life.

Engage their children only for future achievements + omit the entertainment part of the youngsters => (children) be exposed to great stress => affect their mental wellbeing and cause psychological suffering.

Lưu ý : Những câu hỏi về chủ đề này thường liên hệ đến cuộc sống và mang tính chất cảm tính, nên bạn cần đưa ra những ý kiến thường thấy và sau đó là ý kiến của bản thân bạn. Chọn một lý do hợp lý để biện giải cho những ý kiến đó, vì sao bạn cho là đúng và vì sao bạn cảm thấy nó quan trọng. Nhắm trọng tâm vào việc sử dụng kết cấu câu và từ ngữ uyển chuyển, văn phong gọn gàng nhưng diễn tả đầy đủ ý của bạn cũng như việc phân tích vấn đề được đưa ra.

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Gap year IELTS Writing Task 2

IELTS Writing Task 2 topic Studying abroad

Từ vựng và Collocation chủ đề Education

Việc sử dụng được các từ vựng và collocation phong phú sẽ giúp bạn diễn đạt ý tưởng một cách trôi chảy và tự nhiên trong bài thi.

Từ vựng IELTS Writing chủ đề Education

Bảng dưới đây cung cấp một số từ vựng phổ biến ăn điểm trong chủ đề Education.

Collocation chủ đề Education

Bảng dưới đây cung cấp một số collocation phổ biến ăn điểm trong chủ đề Education.

Bài mẫu topic Education IELTS Writing Task 2

Cùng quan sát thử một bài viết mẫu thuộc chủ đề Education, áp dụng các ideas và vocab trong bảng tổng hợp phía trên nhé!

Topic 1 : University education should be free to everyone, regardless of income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Sample essay.

Some people believe that the government should provide a free university education to all students regardless of how much money they make. From my perspective, while I acknowledge the benefits of doing this, I still believe it is unreasonable for the government to offer an education at no cost.

On the one hand, it is true that there are several benefits that students can reap from receiving a free education. In fact, when the government pays for students' education, it means that all students have equal education opportunities. This can attract low-income students and enable unprivileged students to obtain higher paying jobs after graduation. As a result, it can make greater contributions to the national economy, and therefore poverty would evaporate quickly. In addition, allowing poor students to spend time studying also minimizes the amount of time spent on unproductive and harmful activities. Thus, it can prevent the development of social issues among children

However, I still argue that it is not feasible to provide a free education for everyone. As for the first drawback, since the government has to provide financial support for a booming student population, the money being spent on each individual drops to a historic low. This results in compromised standards of education and the education ultimately fails to produce outstanding graduates. Moreover, making education free for children means that the government has to cover a variety of expenses, such as salaries for professors, textbooks for students, modern classroom equipment… This may drain the state budget and deplete the resources for other sectors.

In conclusion, while I agree that providing a free university education for everyone can be beneficial in some aspects, I still believe that doing this can affect the society in negative ways and thus should not be encouraged.

Topic 2 : Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Essay plan.

Giới thiệu ngắn gọn về để dẫn vào hai ý kiến trong đề. Bạn có thể thay đổi lại ý chính trong đề sao cho nghĩa không đổi.

Đoạn thân bài 1

Trong đoạn đầu tiên của phần thân bài, chúng ta sẽ đưa ra lý do củng cố luận điểm: The aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs (Mục đích của trường Đại học là giúp sinh viên tốt nghiệp có việc làm tốt hơn).

Many people attend university to appear more attractive towards employers: Nhiều người học đại học để dễ được các nhà tuyển dụng chú ý hơn.

High education is expensive => it wouldn’t be reasonable to attend it without expecting future financial secure: Đại học đắt tiền => Nếu chỉ học mà không kỳ vọng sẽ kiếm được tiền

Đoạn thân bài 2

Trong đoạn này, ta nêu ra các lý do bảo vệ ý: There are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society (Học đại học có nhiều lợi ích hơn chỉ để kiếm việc làm)

Studying in university helps the students develop better social skills and improve as a person: Học Đại học giúp sinh viên phát triển được kỹ năng xã hội hơn.

Society is going to benefit from graduates with high knowledge: Xã hội sẽ phát triển khi có nhiều người với học thức cao.

Tóm tắt lại các lý do ở trên và khẳng định điều mình đã khẳng định ở mở bài.

These days, more and more people are making the choice to go to university. While some people are of the opinion that the only purpose of university education is to improve job prospects, others think that society and the individual benefit in much broader ways.

It is certainly true that one of the main aims of university is to secure a better job. The majority of people want to improve their future career prospects and attending university is one of the best ways to do this as it increases a person's marketable skills and attractiveness to potential employers. In addition, further education is very expensive for many people, so most would not consider it if it would not provide them with a more secure future and a higher standard of living. Thus job prospects are very important.

However, there are other benefits for individuals and society. Firstly, the independence of living away from home is a benefit because it helps the students develop better social skills and improve as a person. A case in point is that many students will have to leave their families, live in halls of residence, and meet new friends. As a result, their maturity and confidence will grow to enable them to live more fulfilling lives. Secondly, society will gain from the contribution that graduates can make to the economy. We are living in a very competitive world, so countries need educated people in order to compete and prosper.

Therefore, I believe that although the main aim of university education is to get the best job, there are clearly further benefits. If we continue to promote and encourage university attendance, it will lead to a better future for individuals and society.

Topic 3 : Everyone should stay in school until the age of eighteen. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Mở bài: Giới thiệu ngắn gọn về để dẫn vào hai ý kiến trong đề. Bạn có thể thay đổi lại ý chính trong đề sao cho nghĩa không đổi. Ở bài mẫu này, ta sẽ triển khai bài theo ý disagree.

Luận điểm 1: People leaving school too early might be unskilled at work: Những người rời trường học quá sớm sẽ thiếu nhiều kỹ năng ở công việc.

Luận điểm 2: School provides moral and social education: Trường học cung cấp nhiều sự hướng dẫn về các vấn đề đạo đức và văn hóa.

Kết bài: Tóm tắt lại các lý do ở trên và khẳng định điều mình đã khẳng định ở mở bài.

It is often said that if you want to succeed in life, you need a proper education. While there may be arguments for making school compulsory until the age of 18, I disagree that this should apply to everyone.

Perhaps the strongest reason for not leaving school early is that it prepares you for your working career. If you leave school early with only a basic education, you are unlikely to be able to find any skilled work. Indeed, the education you receive between the ages of 16 and 18 is crucial for anyone who does not want a lifetime of unskilled work in a factory.

Another compelling reason for remaining in school until 18 is that school provides moral and social education too. This is particularly important for people between 16 and 18 who have many temptations and benefit from the organized framework that school provides. Young people who stay in school until the age of 18 tend to be more responsible and help build a stronger society.

There are, however, equally strong arguments against making school compulsory until the age of 18. One such argument is that not everyone is academic and that some people benefit more from vocational training. For instance, someone who wants to become a car mechanic may find better training and more satisfaction in an apprentice scheme. Another related argument is that, in today’s world, young people are maturing ever more quickly and are able to make their own life decisions by the age of 16.

In my mind, everyone should be encouraged to stay in school until 18 both for social and career reasons. However, I believe it would be a mistake to make this compulsory bearing in mind that different people have different needs and abilities and the possibilities of other forms of vocational training.

Trên đây là hướng dẫn cụ thể của DOL để các bạn viết bài IELTS Writing Task 2 chủ đề Education một cách hiệu quả nhất. Các từ vựng, cấu trúc câu và gợi ý bài mẫu liên quan đến chủ đề Giáo Dục nguồn tài liệu cực kỳ hữu ích giúp bạn trong quá trình luyện tập chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi IELTS. Tuy nhiên, có bao nhiêu nguồn tham khảo đi chăng nữa thì bạn nên chịu bỏ ra thời gian và công sức rất nhiều để đạt được band điểm IELTS như mong đợi nhé.

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Các câu hỏi thường gặp

Why education is important in our life?

Có thể trả lời như sau: Education helps a person to get knowledge and improve confidence in life. It can help you improve your career and your personal growth. An educated person can become a great citizen in society. It helps you to take the right decisions in life.

What is the importance of education essay?

Gợi ý trả lời: Education certainly determines the quality of an individual's life. Education improves one's knowledge, skills and develops the personality and attitude. Most noteworthy, Education affects the chances of employment for people. A highly educated individual is probably very likely to get a good job.

What are the 7 roles of a teacher?

Bạn có thể trả lời như sau. The primary roles of a teacher are:

Providing mentorship

Inspiring learners

Nurturing healthy curiosity in learners

Creating meaningful learning experiences

Leveraging technology to support learning

Mediating and liaising

Researching learning strategies

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Từ vựng IELTS chủ đề Education | Thành ngữ, collocation | Education Vocabulary

By Nguyễn Huyền

Sau đây là tổng hợp từ vựng chủ đề Education mà bạn có thể áp dụng vào các bài IELTS Writing hoặc Speaking .

Thành ngữ chủ đề Education, Study

• to learn something by heart = to  learn something so well that it can be written or recited without any effort: học thuộc lòng
• bookworm = a person who reads a lot: mọt sách
• teacher’s pet = a student in a class who is liked best by the teacher and therefore treated better than the other students: học sinh cưng của giáo viên, được giáo viên yêu thích
• to draw a blank = to fail to get an answer or a result: không tìm thấy hay nhớ ra điều gì
• copycat = someone who has few ideas of their own and does or says exactly the same as someone else: người bắt chước ý tưởng của người khác
• get the hang of something = to learn how to do something, esp. when it is not simple or obvious: hiểu cách làm gì, học cách làm gì đó
• to burn the midnight oil = to study/work late into the night: thức khuya để học/làm việc
• to pass with flying colours = If you do something such as pass an exam with flying colours, you do it very successfully: đỗ/đậu … 1 cách dễ dàng
• to go back to basis = to return to teaching or paying attention to the most important aspects of a subject or activity: quay lại những điều cốt lõi
• to cover a lot of ground = to review a large amount of information or discuss many topics: xem lại thật nhiều tài liệu, thông tin 

Từ vựng về cấp bậc giáo dục

• kindergarten (n): mẫu giáo

= (especially North American English)   a school or class to prepare children aged five for school

= (British English, Australian English, New Zealand English)   nursery school   (= a school for children between the ages of about two and five)

• primary school (n): tiểu học

A  primary school (in Ireland, the UK & Australi ), junior school  (in Australia),  elementary school  or  grade school  (in the US & Canada) is a school for primary education of children who are four to eleven years of age (and sometimes up to thirteen years of age).

• secondary school (n) = a school for young people between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18: trung học
• university (n) = an institution at the highest level of education where you can study for a degree or do research: đại học

Từ vựng chủ đề Education

• to get higher academic results: đạt được kết quả học tập cao
• to study abroad = to study in a different country: du học
• to drop out of school: bỏ học
• to gain international qualifications: có được bằng cấp quốc tế
• to improve educational outcomes: nâng cao đầu ra của giáo dục
• to top international educational league tables: xếp đầu bảng giáo dục quốc tế
• to encourage independent learning: thúc đẩy việc tự học
• to pass/fail the exam: đậu/ rớt kỳ thi
• to gain in-depth knowledge: có được kiến thức sâu sắc
• core subjects such as science, English and maths: những môn học nòng cốt như khoa học, tiếng Anh và toán
• to have the opportunity to … : có cơ hội làm gì
• to interact and take part in group work activities: tương tác và tham gia vào các hoạt động nhóm
• opposite-sex classmates: bạn khác giới
• to learn a wide range of skills: học được các kỹ năng khác nhau
• communication or teamwork skils: kỹ năng giao tiếp hay làm việc nhóm
• co-existence and gender equality: sự cùng tồn tại và sự bình đẳng giới

Từ vựng Study abroad

• It gives you the opportunity to experience a different way of living/ make new friends:  Nó mang đến cho bạn cơ hội trải nghiệm một cách sống khác / kết bạn mới.
• Living on your own while studying abroad makes you more independent because you have to learn to cook, clean, pay bills and take care of yourself:  Sống một mình trong khi du học ở nước ngoài làm bạn trở nên tự lập hơn vì bạn phải học cách nấu ăn, dọn dẹp, chi trả hóa đơn và chăm sóc chính bản thân bạn.
• You can learn invaluable life lessons and practical skills such as stress management, communication or problem-solving skills which are very important for your future career:  Bạn có thể học các bài học cuộc sống vô giá và các kỹ năng thực hành như quản lý căng thẳng, giao tiếp hoặc kỹ năng giải quyết vấn đề rất quan trọng cho sự nghiệp tương lai của bạn.
• It gives you the chance to improve your speaking skills:  Nó mang lại cho bạn cơ hội để cải thiện kỹ năng nói của bạn.
• Recruiters tend to favour candidates graduating from an international university over those who don’t have any international qualification:  Các nhà tuyển dụng có khuynh hướng ưu ái các ứng cử viên tốt nghiệp từ một trường đại học quốc tế hơn là những người không có bằng cấp quốc tế.

*** favour A over B  là 1 công thức rất hay, có nghĩa ưu ái/thích A hơn B

• You might encounter culture shock and other culture-related problems:  Bạn có thể gặp phải cú sốc văn hóa và các vấn đề liên quan đến văn hóa khác.
• Living costs in some countries are very high. Many overseas students have to do a part-time job to pay for their bills. This can affect their studies:  Chi phí sinh hoạt ở một số nước rất cao. Nhiều sinh viên nước ngoài phải làm công việc bán thời gian để trả tiền cho hóa đơn của họ. Điều này có thể ảnh hưởng đến việc học của họ.
• You might experience feelings of frustration, loneliness and homesickness:  Bạn có thể cảm thấy thất vọng, cô đơn và nhớ nhà
• If you are struggling with the language of the country you are hoping to study in, you will face lots of problems:  Nếu bạn đang gặp khó khăn với ngôn ngữ của đất nước mà bạn đang hy vọng được học tập, bạn sẽ gặp rất nhiều vấn đề.

Bài mẫu IELTS Writing Task 2 chủ đề Education

Đề bài: Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Dịch đề: Một số người nói rằng tốt hơn nên đưa trẻ nam và trẻ nữ tới các trường học riêng biệt (chỉ dành cho 1 giới). Tuy nhiên, một số người khác lại tin rằng nam và nữ có lợi hơn khi tham gia trường 2 giới. Thảo luận cả hai quan điểm và đưa ra ý kiến của bạn.

It is argued by some that students would benefit more when they attend single-sex schools . In my opinion, however, it would be better for them to enter mixed-gender educatio n.

On the one hand, the primary reason why some people support single-gender education would be students’ better academic results . When boys and girls are taught separately, there is little chance for early relationships . This is considered as one of the most distracting problems for teenage and adolescent students. Without worrying about these distractions, students might be able to concentrate more on their study, and therefore, might get higher grades than those at co-ed schoo ls. Despite this being true to some extent, having no interaction with the opposite sex will cause these students a lot of troubles later in life, especially in their careers.

On the other hand, I would argue that mixed-sex education is a better option because students are better prepared for their future jobs. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to find a company where there is only male or female staff. Therefore, those who graduate from single- sex schools, despite their higher academic results , might find it hard to work collaboratively with their colleagues of the opposite sex. By contrast, people from mixed schools might easily cooperate with their opposite-gender partners since they have learned how to communicate and interact effectively with opposite-sex classmates during their time at school.

In conclusion, although some people think that it is more beneficial to send students to single- sex schools, I personally believe that mixed-gender education brings more benefits for students. (257 words, written by Huyen Nguyen)

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cô ơi, bài này 2 khổ thân bài cô đưa ngay lý do ở câu đầu tiên của mỗi đoạn luôn ạ. Vì e thường thấy, các bài khác, câu đầu tiên là câu khái quát cả đoạn, nêu ý chính của cả đoạn, đến câu thứ 2 mới bắt đầu đưa ra lý do ấy ạ.

Chào em, em ơi em có thể nêu liền Ý chính, hoặc có 1 câu giới thiệu các ý chính – cách nào cũng được em nhé.

Chị ơi, bài này không có phân tích bố cục và cách viết à chị ?

Chào em, cô Huyền sẽ update bài trong thời gian tới em nhé. Em có thể xem các bài đã được phân tích mới đây tại link này em nhé: https://ielts-nguyenhuyen.com/category/writing/

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Shakespeare's The Tempest Act 2 Vocabulary Games

Subject: English

Age range: 14 - 18

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Support vocabulary development and enhance reading comprehension with this set of games and activities to complement Act 2 of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Tempest . A vocabulary application worksheet, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats.

Specifically, the following vocabulary terms are addressed: acquaint, adder, ague, anon, beseech, chirurgeonly, enmity, filbert, foison, gaberdine, idle, lusty, marmoset, nimble, paragon, perpetual, prate, prithee, repose, scurvy, sloth, spendthrift, supplant, and tawny.

By engaging with these activities, students will:

• Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words
• Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings
• Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences

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Evaluate general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and dramatic craft analysis skills with this bundle of formative assessments covering Act 2 of William Shakespeare's comedy *The Tempest*. A plot-based quiz, two close reading worksheets (one per scene), a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with these materials, students will: * Read for literal comprehension * Determine the meanings of unfamiliar and archaic words * Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings * Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences * Infer the intended effects of the author's stylistic choices and dramatic techniques * Describe tone in context * Determine the function of a given excerpt * Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop * Compare two characters (Antonio and Sebastian) * Apply knowledge of literary devices including situational irony * Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence * Write about Shakespearean drama with clarity, accuracy, and precision * Come to class better prepared to discuss dramatic works

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Help high school students navigate William Shakespeare's language with these vocabulary games and activities to facilitate comprehension of *The Tempest*. Alternatively, stash these materials in an emergency sub folder to keep students meaningfully engaged in the play during unexpected teacher absences. Included are 5 vocabulary application activities, 5 crossword puzzles, 5 word search games, and answer keys. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. A total of 118 words are addressed: abide, abstemious, abysm, acquaint, adder, affliction, ague, alack, allay, amends, anon, aspersion, auspicious, austerely, barren, baseness, beseech, besiege, bestow, brine, certes, chastise, chirurgeonly, coragio, cur, deboshed, desolate, diligent, direful, discase, discord, dismay, drollery, ebb, enmity, entreat, expeditious, extirpate, fain, filbert, foison, frail, frippery, furlong, gaberdine, gale, hearken, hither, idle, impertinent, incense, indignation, industrious, infirmity, insolent, invulnerable, jocund, knave, liege, loathly, lusty, mar, marmoset, mischance, murrain, mutineer, mutinous, nimble, oracle, paragon, paunch, penitent, perdition, perpetual, pertly, pickle, pox, prate, prattle, prescience, prithee, promontory, quarrel, rabble, rapt, ratify, reign, repose, requite, rite, sanctimonious, sans, scurvy, shun, sicklemen, sirrah, sloth, sot, spendthrift, supplant, tawny, thence, thrice, totter, treacherous, trice, tricksy, trumpery, vain, valiant, verdure, vexation, viands, vigilance, wanton, wearily, withal, and yarely. By engaging with these activities, students will: * Determine the meaning of unfamiliar and complex words * Consult reference materials in order to learn and verify word meanings * Discern the most proper application of words as they are used in sentences

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Student impact & building capacity top Wausau elementary schools task force's priorities

The wausau school district is considering a reduction in its elementary school "footprint" and has created a citizen committee to develop recommendations..

WAUSAU – The task force of citizens charged with developing options for elementary facilities in the Wausau School District met for its third meeting Wednesday. The district is considering a reduction in its elementary school "footprint" as population projections predict half of the 13 elementary school buildings to operate below 70% of their capacity by 2027.

The 37 members of the task force in attendance Wednesday heard information on education programs, finances and transportation of students within the district. It also received the list of standards, or criteria, to use to make help decisions through the rest of the process.

“I think the information has been really good,” Dianne Loppnow, task force member, told a Wausau Daily Herald reporter after the meeting. “You can go to the school district website and every piece of information that’s discussed is available to anybody in the community to see.”

School Board sets evaluation criteria for elementary school changes

The Wausau School Board, at its Aug. 12 meeting, unanimously endorsed evaluation criteria to be used by the task force in its decision-making process. The criteria was developed in part by the demographic consulting agency the district hired to help with this process, MDRoffers Consulting.

“I think this process is more thorough and it’s helpful to have an outside entity leading and guiding the work,” Dana Parlier, task force member, told a Wausau Daily Herald reporter. “I think when we tried to do it the last time, we didn’t have all of the pieces that could lead to a really solid decision or community buy-in.”

The five criteria are listed in this order: fiscal responsibility, efficient building utilization, maintain educational opportunities, minimize impact on students and schools close to students.

• The fiscal responsibility portion will consider capital improvement costs, operating cost reduction, impacts on grant funding, changes to bus routes and repurposing or sale of buildings or properties.
• Building utilization will consider building capacities, projected enrollments in 2027 and 2035 and particularly consider buildings with less than 70% of its functional enrollment capacity.
• Maintaining educational opportunities will look at modern standards for learning, including outdoor learning and recreation, and assess how current facilities meet those standards.
• The goal to minimize impact on students will serve to reduce the number of neighborhoods and students changing attendance areas, keep the number of students that need to move low, moving entire blocks of students to schools instead of individuals and sending percentages of elementary school classes onto different middle schools instead of all moving to one.
• The schools close to students criteria will look at transportation concerns, maintaining attendance areas that make sense for communities of interest and geographical reasons and keeping preschools and wrap-around care providers within 1 mile of the elementary facilities that remain after the rest of the planning process.

“It’s still going to be an emotionally charged experience no matter what happens. We’re talking about little people and humans and not a machine,” Parlier said. “Hopefully the facts can help to guide some of that and maybe curb a little bit of the emotional piece to it.”

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Elementary school closures could impact grant funding

Julie Schell, director of elementary education, and Jon Euting, assistant superintendent of academics, spoke about education programs in the district.

They described how certain programs in the district are tied to specific buildings. Several buildings are able to access grant funding either based on the needs of the people who live around it or other similar factors. Grant-funded programs allow the district more flexibility to provide a variety of educational opportunities but also introduce limits on how funds can be spent and other requirements to maintain eligibility to receive grants.

Some grant funds the district receives would not be available again if certain buildings close.

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Josh Viegut, assistant superintendent of operations, gave presentations on the district’s current financial situation and its transportation policies.

The 2024-25 school year budget is projected to have a $1.5 million shortfall. The district had previously predicted a $3.5 million shortfall at the end of the previous school year but was able to reduce that number through staffing changes and several other budgetary changes, Viegut shared in an email to a Daily Herald reporter.

The district went through a budget reconciliation process that "factored in a reduction of almost 30 positions throughout the district utilizing retirements and resignations to capitalize on attrition as much as possible," Viegut shared.

The district is currently undergoing a building condition study to provide an update on the last study, which was completed in 2014. This study will identify things like building condition, capacity, renovation needs and other details.

The district is also renegotiating its bus service contract. The district last considered bus service contracts in 2019. In 2023-24, the district paid $3.1 million in its contract with First Student bus company to transport about 2,300 students per day.

What's next for the task force?

Task force members will weigh these criteria and the rest of the facts given to them about the state of the district as Roffers will present facility options to the group in three meetings scheduled on Sept. 11, Sept. 25 and Oct. 9. The task force is scheduled to have at least one plan ready to recommend to the school board by Dec. 4.

“You will not make everybody happy with the outcome that you’re going to arrive at whatever that may be. One closures, zero closures, five closures. I don’t think there’s a right answer,” Loppnow said.

Wednesday was the third of nine planned meetings of the citizen task force. It is made up of 45 citizens with varying backgrounds that fit broadly in three categories: parents with children in the district schools, district residents without children in the district schools and elementary educators and support staff. A majority of members have had students in the district at some point.

“If you are really looking at the long-term vision of our district, you’re making sure that we have operational expenses and we’re not coming back to the community asking for a referendum,” Loppnow said. “But rather we’re doing things to reduce our cost but pay our teachers and educate our students at a higher level. I think that that’ll pay out in the end."

The task force is scheduled to meet next from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Nicholson Boardroom of the district's Longfellow Administration Center at 415 Seymour St. in Wausau. The meeting is open to the public.

Erik Pfantz covers local government and education in central Wisconsin for USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin and values his background as a rural Wisconsinite. Contact him at  [email protected] .