School and education
Education is a standing IELTS topic and the source of a lot of academic vocabulary. These lessons cover school subjects, university life, studying and exams, plus the language for comparing education systems.
Vocabulary
4School and Study
Learn 20 easy A1 English words for school and study - homework, exam, mark, pass, fail, subject - with examples, a story and a quiz.
A2 School and educationSchool, Exams and Qualifications
Learn 20 A2 English words for school and exams - revise, sit an exam, hand in, essay, degree, compulsory - with a story and a quiz.
A2 School and educationLearning a Language
Learn 20 A2 English words for language learning - fluent, pronunciation, native speaker, pick up, look up - with a story and a quiz.
B1 School and educationEducation, Skills and Qualifications
Learn 20 B1 English words for education - degree, seminar, revise, resit, hand in, drop out, apprenticeship - plus pass vs take an exam.
Reading
9Studying in a New Country
Read about a student's challenging first year studying abroad. A B1 reading story with key words and comprehension questions.
A1 School and educationMy School Day
Read about Mark and his day at school. A simple A1 text about school and subjects, with key words and questions.
A2 School and educationThe First Day at a New School
Read about Olivia's nervous first day at a new school. An A2 reading story with key words and comprehension questions.
B1 School and educationLearning a Language as an Adult
Read about the myth that only children can learn languages. A B1 reading text with key words and questions.
A1 School and educationReading a Poster
Read a school poster and find the key information. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
B1 School and educationThe Woman Who Never Gave Up
Read the inspiring story of a girl who fought for her education. A B1 reading story with key words and questions.
A2 School and educationA Difficult Decision
Read about a young woman's hard choice between music and science. An A2 reading story with key words and questions.
A1 School and educationReading a Short Email
Read a short email about a school trip and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
B1 School and educationThe Value of Failure
Read why failure can be one of our greatest teachers. A B1 reading text with key words and comprehension questions.
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