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mistakenly believe smth
to wrongly think something is true
Some students may mistakenly believe that History is boring, but it's not.
stand for smth
to support or represent something
This political party stands for low taxes and individual freedom.
research a certain topic
to investigate a specific subject
Before writing an essay, it is essential to research a certain topic.
get a better grasp of smth
to understand something more clearly
Studying hard will help you get a better grasp of geography.
strong suit
a particular strength
Patience isn't exactly her strong suit.
be diligent about smth
to work hard on something
She is diligent about teaching social studies to her students.
hence
therefore, as a result
We have studied ancient civilizations. Hence we understand how societies evolved.
encourage students
to motivate or inspire learners
Teachers encourage students to participate in discussions on social studies topics.
immaterial and irrelevant
not important or significant
Whether the book is well or badly written is immaterial (to me) - it has an important message.
These documents are totally irrelevant to the investigation.
an integral role
a crucial part
Learning about different civilizations plays an integral role in social studies.
appreciate the heritage and culture
to value the traditions and customs
It is important to appreciate the heritage and culture of different societies.
learn about the topic in depth
to study the subject thoroughly
Let's learn about ancient civilizations in depth.
foresee the benefits
to predict the advantages
I foresee the benefits of learning about different cultures to broaden my outlook.
relatable and comprehensible
easy to relate to and understand
The textbook aims to make history relatable and comprehensible for young learners.
attention spans
the length of time someone can focus on something
Children's attention spans may vary during a lesson.
portray (subjects)
to depict or show topics
Art can portray historical events and figures.
put smth to the test
to try something out to see how well it works
Her constant questions put the teacher's patience to the test.
face challenges
to deal with difficult situations
Students face challenges when learning about complex historical events.
point out the stark differences/similarities
to highlight the clear distinctions/similarities
It's important to point out the stark differences between cultures.
pique interest in the subject
to make someone interested in something and want to know more about it
The noise continued, piquing her curiosity.
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