UNIT 1 — EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING

to broaden one's horizons

to expand one's knowledge and experience

to fall behind

to fail to keep up with others

to hand in an assignment

to submit academic work

to sit an exam

to take an examination

to pass with flying colours

to achieve excellent results

to cram for an exam

to study intensively at the last minute

lifelong learning

continuous learning throughout life

equal access to education

equal educational opportunities for everyone

academic

related to education

knowledgeable

well-informed

articulate

able to express ideas clearly

insightful

showing deep understanding

challenging

demanding significant effort

rewarding

providing satisfaction

prestigious

highly respected

to enhance

to improve

to foster

to encourage development

to undertake

to begin something serious

to master

to gain complete control of a skill

to acquire knowledge

to learn information

to assess

to evaluate

academically

in an educational manner

intellectually

in a mental or analytical way

competently

effectively and skilfully

theoretically

according to theory rather than practice

successfully

with positive results

academic pressure

stress related to studies

student-centred learning

learning focused on students' needs

steep learning curve

something difficult to learn quickly

to learn the ropes

to understand how something works

curriculum

the subjects included in a course of study

syllabus

an outline of the topics covered in a course

coursework

academic work completed during a course

assessment

the process of evaluating performance

grading system

the method used to measure achievement

compulsory subject

a subject that students must study

optional subject

a subject students may choose voluntarily

core subject

an essential subject within a curriculum

elective

an optional course chosen by a student

academic achievement

success in education

academic performance

the quality of a student's work

literacy

the ability to read and write

numeracy

the ability to understand and work with numbers

higher education

education at university level

tertiary education

post-secondary education

vocational training

practical training for a specific profession

scholarship

financial support awarded to a student

grant

money given for educational purposes

undergraduate degree

a university qualification before postgraduate studies

master's degree

an advanced academic qualification

doctoral degree

the highest university qualification

critical thinking

the ability to analyse information logically

peer assessment

evaluation carried out by fellow students

feedback

comments intended to improve performance

learning outcomes

the skills or knowledge gained from a course