Aids:
to analyse set expression and idioms used in education
to develop practical understanding of key terms
1. Lewis, M (1997). Implementing the Lexical Approach. Hove: LTP.
2. B.J.Tomas (1986) Intermediate Vocabulary. Cambridge
3. McCarthy, M. and O‘Dell, F (2004). English Vocabulary in Use. Upper-
intermediate and advanced. Cambridge: CUPText-books. charts, laptop with
speakers, handouts
Education vocabulary
Degree -The qualification students obtain when they successfully complete a college or
university course.
Bachelor‟s degree -The first degree that students get when they study at the university for three
or four years.
Bachelor of Arts (= BA) A first university degree in an arts or social sciences subject.
Bachelor of Science (= BSc) A first university degree in science.
Higher degree -A degree that is taken after a first degree, at a more advanced level. For example,
a Master‟s Degree ( = MA = Master of Arts), a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) …
Dropouts -Students who left school before completing basic education.
Basic education -It refers to a variety of educational activities that take place in a variety of
settings (formal, informal and non-formal). These activities aim to meet basic learning needs like
writing, reading.
Compulsory education -A number of years or age span during which children are legally
obliged to attend school. (education vocabulary)
Formal education -Formal education refers to the education that students receive in an
educational institution using a programme. This type of education leads to certification (diploma
/certificate /degree)