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33 English words with meanings: bursary, college, composition, course, curriculum… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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  1. bursary /'bɜ:rsəri/ (noun) — money given to help a student pay for education
    Example: She received a bursary to study at university.
    Synonyms: scholarship, grant, financial aid
  2. college /'kɑ:lɪdʒ/ (noun) — a school where people study after high school
    Example: He went to college after high school.
    Synonyms: university, school, institute
  3. composition /,kɑ:mpə'zɪʃən/ (noun) — a piece of writing on a subject, often for school
    Example: She wrote a composition about her family.
    Synonyms: essay, writing, paper
  4. course /kɔ:rs/ (noun) — a set of lessons or study in one subject
    Example: I took a math course this semester.
    Synonyms: class, lesson, module
  5. curriculum /kə'rɪkjələm/ (noun) — the subjects and lessons taught in a school or course
    Example: The curriculum includes math, science, and history.
    Synonyms: course of study, syllabus, program
  6. elementary /,ɛlə'mɛntəri/ (adjective) — basic and simple, for beginners
    Example: This is an elementary lesson.
    Synonyms: basic, simple, introductory
  7. essay /'ɛseɪ/ (noun) — a short piece of writing about a subject, often for school
    Example: The essay was due on Monday.
    Synonyms: composition, paper, writing
  8. finals /'faɪnəlz/ (noun) — the last exams at the end of a school term or year
    Example: I have finals next week.
    Synonyms: final exams, end-of-term exams, last exams
  9. first year (student) /'fɜ:rst jɪr 'stu:dənt/ (noun) — a student in the first year of study
    Example: The first year student joined the club.
    Synonyms: freshman, new student, beginner
  10. fresher /'frɛʃər/ (noun) — a new student at a college or university
    Example: A fresher may need help finding classes.
    Synonyms: new student, freshman, beginner
  11. freshman /'freʃmən/ (noun) — a student in the first year of high school or college
    Example: She is a freshman at college.
    Synonyms: first-year student, beginner
  12. high school /'haɪ sku:l/ (noun) — a school for older students before college
    Example: My brother starts high school next year.
    Synonyms: secondary school, senior school
  13. major /'meɪdʒər/ (noun) — the main subject a student studies at college
    Example: Her major is chemistry.
    Synonyms: main subject, field of study
  14. mature student /mə'tjʊə 'stju:dənt/ (phrase) — an older person studying at school or university
    Example: A mature student returned to college after years of work.
    Synonyms: adult learner, older student, nontraditional student
  15. modal (verb) /'moʊdəl/ (noun) — a verb form used with another verb to show ability, duty, or possibility
    Example: Can you modal this sentence to show possibility?
    Synonyms: auxiliary verb, helping verb, modal auxiliary
  16. module /'mɒdʒu:l/ (noun) — one part of a course or program of study
    Example: This module covers basic grammar.
    Synonyms: unit, section
  17. paper /'peɪpər/ (noun) — a written school or exam task done on paper
    Example: I have to write a paper for history class.
    Synonyms: essay, assignment, report
  18. past papers /pæst 'peɪpərz/ (noun) — old exam papers used for practice
    Example: She practiced with past papers before the test.
    Synonyms: old exam papers, previous papers, practice exams
  19. postgraduate /,pəʊst'ɡrædʒuət/ (noun) — a person studying after a first university degree
    Example: She is a postgraduate in biology.
    Synonyms: graduate student, master's student, doctoral student
  20. schooling /'sku:lɪŋ/ (noun) — the process of being taught in school
    Example: Her schooling began when she was five.
    Synonyms: education, instruction, training
  21. second year (student) (noun) — a student in the second year of study
    Example: The second-year student joined our group.
    Synonyms: sophomore, second-year student
  22. secondary school (noun) — a school for older children, usually after primary school
    Example: She starts secondary school in September.
    Synonyms: high school, middle school, secondary education
  23. seesaw /'si:sɔ:/ (noun) — a long board balanced in the middle that goes up and down at each end
    Example: The children took turns on the seesaw.
    Synonyms: teeter-totter, see-saw
  24. sophomore /'sɑ:fəmɔ:r/ (noun) — a student in the second year of high school or college
    Example: She is a sophomore at college.
    Synonyms: second-year student
  25. special needs education /,spɛʃəl 'ni:dz ,ɛdʒʊ'keɪʃən/ (phrase) — education designed for learners with special difficulties or disabilities
    Example: The school offers special needs education for all learners.
    Synonyms: special education, inclusive education, support education
  26. student-led /'stu:dənt lɛd/ (adjective) — organized or controlled by students
    Example: The event was student-led.
    Synonyms: student-run, student-organized
  27. syllabus /'sɪləbəs/ (noun) — a list of topics and work covered in a course
    Example: The syllabus lists all the topics for the course.
    Synonyms: course outline, curriculum, program
  28. tertiary /'tɜ:rɪəri/ (adjective) — relating to the level of education after secondary school
    Example: She is studying at the tertiary level.
    Synonyms: higher, postsecondary, college-level
  29. the three Rs /ðə θri: ɑ:rz/ (phrase) — reading, writing, and arithmetic
    Example: The three Rs are taught in primary school.
    Synonyms: basic skills, reading, writing, and arithmetic, fundamentals
  30. third year (student) (noun) — a student in the third year of study
    Example: He is a third-year student.
    Synonyms: junior, third-year student

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