Guide to English Writing

THE WRITE IDEA - Education
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Student
pupil
junior 
senior
freshman 
learner
trainee
high schooler
researcher
apprentice 
disciple
novice 
sophomore
protégé 
post-doctoral
attendee/participant
undergraduate (bachelor) 
graduate (master)
postgraduate (doctorate)
scholar (professional student) 
Colleges have a duty to 
provide
students
 
with
skills for the real world.
Universities
…
Tertiary academic institutions
…
Institutions of higher education/learning
…
Post-secondary schools
… 
… 
give
…
… 
equip ... wit
h …
… 
supply/furnish ... with
…
… 
prepare 
… 
by giving them
…
gain knowledge of
 
hone particular skills
acquire skills in
absorb ideas (about)
grasp the material/information (about) 
 
 
take in knowledge (of/about)
familiarize oneself with 
read up on a topic
master a topic/skill 
review material on
Learn
College
provide with
If one wants to really 
learn
something, one must dedicate oneself to that topic.
Note: Each of following is specific to a particular context. 
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Attend
Obtain
Many people go to college in order to 
get 
a degree …
… 
attend
… 
… 
enroll in …. 
… 
enter
…
… 
join
…
… 
obtain
… 
… 
acquire
… 
… 
pursue
… 
… 
secure
…
Teacher/Teach
It is the responsibility of teachers
 
to
 teach
their pupils the fundamentals of any subject.
… 
educators
…
… 
professors
…
… 
instructors
…
… 
lecturers
…
… 
trainers
… 
… 
tutors
… 
… 
coaches
…
… 
mentors
…
… 
faculty members
…
… educate their pupils about ...
… instruct their pupils on ...
… train their pupils on ...
… enlighten their pupils on … 
… expound ... to …
… ground their pupils in … 
… prepare their pupils in …
… explain to their pupils … 
… edify their pupils on …
… develop their pupils’ basic understanding in …
… imbue their pupils with a basic understanding of ...
Many people complete courses/studies toward a degree in…
Many people take courses to enhance/upgrade/develop their skills in...
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THE WRITE IDEA - Education
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Note: If you find that your practice essays tend to repeat certain words, or if there are words 
you often confuse with other words, write them here and make sure you have synonyms for 
them and are aware of every word’s meaning and contextual usage.
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