Topic 7: Education, School and Learning

A set of vocabulary flashcards defining key terms, phrases, and concepts related to education, school, and learning.

Knowledge

Information and understanding that you gain through learning or experience.

"Reading books can help you gain ______ about different cultures."

Core subjects

The main subjects that students are required to study.

"Maths, science and language are examples of ______ in many schools."

To pass an exam

To achieve the result needed to succeed in an examination.

"I studied hard because I really wanted to ______."

To get a good mark

To receive a high score or grade for your work.

"If you revise regularly, you're more likely to ______ on the test."

An A student

A student who usually gets the highest or one of the highest grades.

"She's an excellent student who gets top marks in nearly every subject. She's ______."

To cheat during an exam

To break examination rules by using unauthorised help or information.

"Students who ______ may face serious consequences."

Detention

A punishment at school in which a student must stay after lessons or during a break.

"He had to stay after school because he received ______ for breaking the rules."

To improve your skills

To become better at doing something.

"Practising regularly is one of the best ways to ______."

To become more proficient at something

To develop a higher level of skill or ability in an activity.

"If I practise speaking every day, I hope to ______ English."

To learn something on your own

To gain knowledge or a skill without someone teaching you directly.

"He didn't take any lessons; he managed to ______ how to play the guitar."

To be confident about something

To feel sure of your ability or knowledge in a particular area.

"I feel more ______ speaking English now because I've had more practice."

To be nervous about something

To feel worried or anxious about something that may happen.

"Even good students can ______ an important exam."

To develop a skill

To gradually improve your ability to do something.

"Playing chess can help you ______ in strategic thinking."

To make progress

To improve over time.

"You won't become fluent overnight, but you can ______ if you practise consistently."