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IELTS speaking vocabulary: talking about university and student life

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You may be asked questions about university and student life.

Read the following IELTS style questions and answers below and pay attention to the words or phrases in bold.

Use the ‘definitions’ section at the bottom of the page to check any meanings you are unfamiliar with.

Make a note of any new vocabulary and the best way to learn it is to use it!

IELTS speaking part 1 – style questions

Examiner: What subject are you studying at university?

Sophia: I finished my bachelor’s degree a few years ago, and that was in biology, as I have always enjoyed the Sciences, and I am currently studying for my Masters in Psychology which I am finding really interesting but also very challenging .

Examiner: What will you do after finishing your studies?

Joy: I am not sure if I would like to actually become a psychologist, working with mental health and neurological patients day in, day out but maybe I can use this wide-ranging and specialist knowledge to find work in health care, where there is a short supply of well-qualified professionals.

Examiner: Is there an increasing trend for further education in your country?

Andre: Yes, in the past decade there has been an explosion of those seeking extra qualifications as the jobs market is very competitive. Not only are there many more undergraduate places, but the demand for postgraduate studies has also grown, particularly in STEM subjects which is a positive development.

Examiner: What do you do in your free time at university?

Noah: I usually spend my free time reading a book in my student accommodation . I also cook with my roommates; sometimes, we organise movie and game nights.

IELTS speaking part 2 - style question

Describe an experience or meeting you had at university.

You should say:

what it was
when you had this experience or meeting
where you had this experience

and explain why this experience/ meeting had an impact on you.

Sara: I would like to talk about my own personal experience studying at a further education college in Germany a few years ago. I had enrolled at a technical college , as I was looking for a practical, vocational course in order to learn more about engineering and I had hoped that this course would include an element of hands-on training as well as formal classroom learning.

When I arrived at the college, I was allocated a place at a hall of residence which I had thought would be located close to the lecture theatres, however in fact, it was a 30-minute bus ride away. This was a disaster as far as making friends was concerned – it made it very hard to get involved in a university social life , which everyone knows is meant to be exciting and great fun.

At one of the seminars in our first month, I explained my accommodation issue to one of my new tutors, a very kind professor who was one of the leading experts in her field, and she was very sympathetic, and fully understood that this hall of residence was located a long way from the student’s union and other student areas.

Suddenly, while we were talking, her eyes lit up, like she had had an inspired idea! She explained that she was looking for a lodger or tenant as she lived in a large, empty house and she offered me the chance to rent a room in her house which I gratefully accepted.

For the next three years, I lived in central Berlin with this incredibly wise, kind and intelligent professor. She challenged and motivated me to study as hard as I could, as at one point I had considered dropping out because I was rather out of my depth in some of the technical detail of the course, and when I finally graduated, she was cheering the loudest at my graduation ceremony .

I was very lucky to have formed such a strong bond with this amazing teacher and the impact she had on me was life-changing as now I intend to specialise in the same field as her.

IELTS speaking part 3 – style question

Examiner: Is higher education too expensive in your country?

Alice: I think that it is very costly to go into higher education in my country. Prices rose dramatically a few years ago, making it extremely difficult for most people to afford it. Tuition fees are largely funded by loans which need to be repaid over a working life time , but while spending thousands on education is worth every penny, it can, as a consequence, bring years of debt to a student and their family. In today’s society, no one is guaranteed to get a good job straight after university, so these course fee debts often continue to follow them around for life.

Examiner: What advantages do universities bring to society?

Bolore: I think that there are many positive things that universities or further education colleges can offer communities and neighbourhoods around them. They bring students into the area for one, which means housing will be in demand. They will spend money on food, go out to eat and socialise and invest in books (new as well as second-hand) for their course, making the town or city a buzzing hub of student life . The students themselves benefit from having a high level of education, which can then be translated into skills in the workplace, keeping society progressing and the economy profitable with their increased skills and knowledge.

Examiner: Which is more important, research or teaching?

Jon: This is an interesting debate which has come to the fore as the tuition fees for University are so high and students are demanding high-quality contact time . I think that for those students or potential Professors who undertake research, there is the need to complete a Master’s degree or a PhD. This can develop a further understanding of a subject and allow graduates to develop their research skills. Many people who complete these higher levels of education, also teach at University or College as a way of sharing their knowledge and gaining respect from their peers. It is not really possible to teach at that level without undertaking some sort of extensive research.

Vocabulary list and definitions:

Challenging: academically difficult
Day in, day out : full time without a break
Wide-ranging : covering a large spectrum / area of different knowledge
Undergraduate : studying for a degree but having not yet achieved it.
Postgraduate : having achieved a degree and now studying for a higher qualification, possibly a professional qualification
STEM subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Further education: studies after leaving school
Technical colleges: places which do not demand such high entrance qualifications as university
Vocational studies: focus on learning or mastering a skill
Hands-on training: practical work/ learning
To apply for a course: the process of registering for a university
To get an (un)conditional offer: an offer which does not depend on previous exam results
Halls of residence / student accommodation: a particular place to live for students
Student union: an organisation for students / sometimes a physical place
A fresher / an undergraduate / a graduate: a new student, someone studying for a Bachelors degree, a student who has finished their Degree
A graduation ceremony: a formal occasion when Degrees are given out
To take a gap year: a year between study and university
To drop out of university: to leave before the course is finished
Out of my depth: finding work / study too hard
Seminar: smaller class of students with a Professor leading the discussion
Lecture theatre: large building for a talk / lecture
Extensive research: in-depth work done in a particular academic field

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Education Vocabulary

It’s very common for candidates to be asked about their school, college or university experience, so a good range of education vocabulary is something you definitely need to develop.

This page should make that easy for you as it contains over 150 everyday words and phrases related to study, education and teaching. For each, I’ve included an explanation and added a sample sentence to show it in context. This will help you to learn how to use it correctly.

Don’t try to learn them all. Look at my suggestions below as to the best way to use this extensive list of education vocabulary.

Here are some of the categories covered:

Educational institutions
Course types & levels
Qualifications
People in education
Subjects & facilities
Academic work

As well as your own experience of education, you could be asked your opinion on wider issues such as the quality of teaching or education system in your country, equal opportunities, technology in schools and many other related topics. The list of education vocabulary will equip you to create answers for these types of subjects as well.

Also on this page are three other things that will help you prepare for questions about education:

IELTS-style questions on the topic of education
Sample answers
Links to online reading & listening resources

You’ll find PDF downloads of both the questions and sample answers and the education vocabulary list at the bottom of the respective sections.

The questions relate to the Speaking test because this part of the exam offers the broadest range of possible questions on the topic of education. They give the best opportunity for me to demonstrate the vocabulary and for you to practise using it.

I’ve included IELTS-style questions and answers for all three parts of the Speaking test. I've highlighted key words and phrases in bold .

You'll find these words and phrases, and many others, in the vocabulary list beneath. There’s an audio to listen to their pronunciation.

The education vocabulary list contains words and phrases relevant to all parts of the IELTS exam.

Finally, at the bottom of the page I've added links to topical articles, short videos and podcasts that will help you to improve both your education vocabulary and your reading and listening skills.

Let’s begin with the sample questions.

IELTS-Style Speaking Test Questions and Answers

Common education vocabulary is highlighted in bold .

1) At what age do children begin school in your country?

Formal education starts at five years of age but most children go to preschool when they are around three. This isn’t compulsory but really helps them to develop socially.

2) What kind of school did you go to as a child?

My family moved around a lot when I was growing up so I went to many different schools including three primary schools , a grammar school and a co-educational comprehensive school . I even attended a private school for a year.

3) Did you enjoy your time at school?

I can’t say that I particularly enjoyed my early education . With changing schools so often, I was always the new kid which I found hard.

4) Would you say you were a good student?

Yes, I was definitely a good pupil . I was a quiet, shy child who never caused my teachers any trouble or played truant . I worked hard on my coursework and got on well with my peers .

5) Did you do any extra-curricular activities?

Back in my day, there weren’t many opportunities to do extra-curricular activities . However, I was in the school choir at my secondary school . We use to put on concerts and one year we did a tour of Germany.

Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school.

You should say:

when and where you started studying it
what lessons were like
what made it different from other subjects

and explain why you enjoyed the subject.

There There were three subjects I particularly enjoyed at school, English , geography and P.E. but if I had to choose a favourite, I guess it would be geography .

I suppose you start learning about the natural features around you and other countries in primary school but geography first appeared on the curriculum as a specific subject in secondary school . I’d been fascinated with other places and cultures for as long as I could remember. My dad had travelled a lot and had a large map on the wall with pins in all the countries he’d been to. I loved looking at it so perhaps that’s where my interest in geography first started.

The geography classroom was great; full of globes, atlases and books about places that were very different to where I lived. We had a nice teacher called Mrs Rose who used lots of pictures and maps in her lessons . This was perfect for me as I’m a visual learner. If Mrs Rose had just talked all the time, as some of our teachers did, I probably wouldn’t have enjoyed the subject so much or learnt so easily.

I even liked doing geography homework . I can remember sitting at my desk at home spending hours carefully drawing maps and adding all the features. When my mum took me to the library on a Saturday morning, I’d look for adventure stories set around the world or books on how people live in other countries.

When I reached the sixth form and had to choose just three subjects to study, geography was one of them, although I actually failed my final exam. My family moved house yet again just before I took it and I was very unsettled. I had a private tutor for a few months then retook the exam and got a good grade.

At university , I trained as a teacher myself. I chose primary education so taught geography along with many other subjects. However, during one of my training placements, the headteacher asked me to spend three weeks teaching the subject to every class in the small village school, from 5 year olds up to 11 year olds. It was one of the happiest times in the whole of my career even though I hadn’t even got my teaching qualification yet.

1) What impact do universities have on the places where they’re located?

I believe that the presence of a university in a town or city has a significant positive impact on the area. For a start, it's often the largest employer, offering jobs at all levels from cleaners and maintenance staff to lecturers and top academics .

Large educational institutions like this bring in lots of investment from around the world from foreign students and for important research projects. The presence of thousands of students during term times is also a massive boost to the local economy.

In addition to the financial benefits, there several ways in which universities contribute socially. For example, university towns and cities tend to be vibrant, with a great social life due to the large numbers of young adults living there. What’s more, the campus itself usually has a number of facilities that can be used by local people. A university city I used to live in had an excellent theatre that attracted top plays, shows and performers from around the country.

2) What is it more important for academics to do, research or teaching?

It was only recently, after reading an article about a local university , that I realised just how much research goes on in them. It was about a new facility in the medical faculty and outlined the important research they will now be able to carry out on stem cells and brain tumours. This type of work is vital if we are to combat illness and disease in the future.

For most people though, universities are places of learning where you go to get your degree and prepare for your future career, so teaching must have a high priority. As teachers , academics have the role of passing on knowledge to the next generation.

Weighing it up, I think that the teaching side of their work is the most important because unless they instruct and inspire their students , there will be no-one to fill the most important jobs in society or to carry on the research work the academics do.

3) What are the advantages of studying a distance learning course?

For many people, especially mature students who work, distance learning is the ideal way to study. There are several benefits that immediately come to mind. Firstly, the cost is far less than it would be to attend a college or university with their high tuition fees .

Secondly, you can study anywhere and in your own time and at your own pace. Some students , myself included, find that this method of learning suits them better than sitting in lectures or going to tutorials . You do have to be self-motivated to keep up with the coursework though, and you still get assignments to write and sometimes a dissertation , but you can fit these around your daily life.

Thirdly, there’s a huge range of correspondence courses and online courses available these days so you can take almost any subject you want to and even study for a degree qualification this way. So all in all, distance learning courses have many advantages over other methods of study.

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Record it in your vocabulary notebook and practise using it regularly.

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Education Vocabulary – Common Words & Phrases

Education Vocabulary Set 1: Key Definitions

education – the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school, college or university, or the knowledge that you get from this

- Education is a low priority for the governments of some developing countries.

- Most children receive their education in schools but some are taught at home.

to educate – to give someone intellectual, moral or social instruction, typically at a school, college or university

- At the school I visited in Kenya the children are educated in classes of over 60 pupils.

educational – relating to the provision of education

- When I was at school we had an educational visit to the British Museum in London to see Tutankhamun’s treasures.

educational institution – a place where people gain an education, such as a school

- We are fortunate to have many excellent educational institutions in our area.

formal education – education normally delivered by trained teachers in a systematic way in a school, college or university.

- In Norway, formal education starts when children reach the age of six.

compulsory education – the legally-required period of time that children are expected to attend school. In the western world, these laws generally require that children attend school from the ages of 5 to 16 or 18.

- One day, a formal education will hopefully be compulsory for all children.

Education Vocabulary Pronunciation

Education Vocabulary Set 2: Educational institutions

preschool – a school for children who are too young to begin their formal education

- Most children in the UK go to a preschool but it isn’t compulsory.

nursery school (UK)/ kindergarten (US) – preschool education

- In the UK, most children begin nursery school at the age of four.

primary school (UK)/ elementary school (US) – the type of school for children ages 5-11

- Bindi was so excited about starting primary school when the new term started in September.

primary education – the education of 5-11 year olds

- In an ideal world, primary education would be compulsory in every country.

secondary school (UK)/ high school (US) – the type of school for children age 11 to 16, sometimes 18

- I want to teach in a secondary school when I finish my teacher training as I really enjoy working with older pupils.

co-educational/mixed – a school where girls and boys are taught together.

- These days, most schools in the UK are co-educational .

single-sex school – a school for either male or female students but not both

- Both my parents went to single-sex schools but it’s more normal these days to go to a mixed school.

state school – a school that is funded and controlled by the government and for which no fees are charged

- The government is facing growing criticism for the underfunding of state schools .

comprehensive school – a state school that accepts pupils regardless of their level of academic ability or achievement

- There is an ongoing debate as to whether all young people should attend comprehensive schools or if schools that select pupils on academic ability are still relevant.

grammar school (UK) – state secondary school that selects their pupils by means of an examination taken by children at age 11

- Although many people are against selective education where some school places go to the most academically able pupils, grammar schools are still popular.

private school – a school that is not supported by government money, where education must be paid for by the children’s parents

- Jonah’s parents decided to pay for him to go to a private school because most classes only had 20 pupils in.

private education – education parents have to pay for

- Only a small percentage of parents can afford to give their children a private education .

public school (UK) – an exclusive, expensive school, run independently

public school (US) – a school which is free and paid for by the government

higher education (also called tertiary education ) – education beyond the age at which it is compulsory, usually in a college or university

- Most of Vijay’s friends wanted to leave school and get a job as soon as possible but he was determined to go on to higher education to improve his career prospects.

boarding school – a school where students live and study during the school term.

- Yu Yang hated boarding school as she missed her family and felt very homesick.

college – a place of higher education where people study specialized subjects or undertake vocational training for a skilled job

- Hugo applied for a place at the local college to train to be a chef.

university – a high-level educational institution where students study for degrees and academic research is done.

- Fuyuko wanted to study nursing at university in Australia but had to get a band 7 in her IELTS exam to be accepted.

Education Vocabulary Pronunciation

Education Vocabulary Set 3: Course types & levels

course – a series of lessons in a particular subject

undergraduate – studying for a degree but having not yet achieved it.

postgraduate – having achieved a degree and now studying for a higher qualification, possibly a professions qualification

vocational – education or training directed at a particular occupation and its skills, often requiring practical skills

intensive – fast-paced courses which give a lot of information quickly and in a short time

Education Vocabulary Set 4: Qualifications

qualification – an official record showing that you have achieved a certain level of education or skill in a particular subject or skill area

- Riya was determined to leave school with good qualifications so she could get a well-paid job to support her family.

certificate – an official record of achievement, generally issued for a short course

- Shona was delighted to be presented her TEFL certificate on passing her course to become an English teacher.

diploma – issued for a higher education course that is shorter than a degree

- Greg did so well in his two-year engineering diploma that his tutor persuaded him to study for another year to qualify for a degree.

bachelor’s degree / or just degree ( BA/BSc etc) – qualification issued by a university or college at the end of three or four years of study

- I’m studying for a bachelor’s degree in marine biology.

- I’m studying for a BA in history.

master’s degree /or just master’s ( MA/MSc etc) – qualification issued by a university when the student has completed further study beyond a degree, often in a more specialisn'ted field than a bachelor’s degree

- Alonso wanted to stay on at university an extra year to study for his master’s but his parents couldn't afford the fees.

doctorate ( PhD ) – the highest level of degree qualification issued by a university

- I’m so proud of my sister for achieving a PhD in biochemistry.

fellowship – a teaching or research post given to a person studying for an advanced degree.

- Being awarded a research fellowship at my university is a dream come true as it enables me to stay on and study for my doctorate.

Education vocabulary Pronunciation

Education Vocabulary Set 5: People in education

headteacher/ principal – the person in charge of a school

- Our headteacher had been principal for 12 years when he retired.

teacher – a person who teaches, especially in a school

- My favourite teacher at school was Mr Webber because he made lessons so interesting.

tutor – a teacher who works privately with one student or a small group

- Our son struggles with maths so we’ve got him a private tutor to help him with his work.

lecturer – a person who teaches at a college or university.

- My cousin is a lecturer in physics at the University of London.

professor – a teacher of the highest rank in a department of a British university, or a teacher of high rank in an American university or college

- Professor Stephen Hawking was one of the most influential figures in modern science.

an academic – a person who teaches in a college or university and continues to research and increase knowledge about their specialist subject

- She was such a bookworm at school and always in the library researching some topic or other, so it’s no surprise that she became an academic .

pupil – a person, usually a child at school, who is being taught

- The pupils loved Miss Lefebvre’s French lessons as she gave them fun learning games to play.

student – a person, usually a college or university, who is being taught

- The beginning of the academic year was so busy with all the new students starting their college courses.

mature student – an adult student who attends college or university some years after leaving school

- Jose was so grateful for the chance to study for a degree as a mature student having left school with very few qualifications.

a graduate – a person who has finished their college or university education

- University graduates can usually get higher paid jobs than people with vocational skills.

peer – a person who is in the same class, age group or social group as someone else

Pupils these days are under a lot of pressure to dress and behave like their peers .

Education Vocabulary Set 6: School subjects

curriculum – the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college

- Her parents chose the school because it offered a broad curriculum including drama and dance which were her favourite subjects.

syllabus – an outline or summary of the subjects to be covered in a course

- The new syllabus included environmental science which was becoming more popular as a school subject.

maths/math/mathematics – the study of numbers, shapes and space

literature – the study of written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance

the three R's – the basic educational skills of r eading, w r iting and a r ithmetic (maths)

- Most schools put a high priority on teaching the three R's .

language – a system of communication used by a particular country or community often studied as a subject by non-native speakers

- To her surprise, Jenna found that she was quite good at languages at school.

humanities – studies about human culture, such as literature, languages, philosophy, and history.

- Tuma couldn’t decide whether to study history or philosophy at university so opted for a degree in humanities .

science – the study of the structure and behaviour of the physical world, divided into subjects such as physics, biology and chemistry

physics – the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy
biology – the study of living organisms
chemistry – the branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed

geography – the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these

religious studies – the study of religion and belief systems

history – the study of past events, particularly in human affairs

information technology (IT or ICT) – the study of the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data

physical education (PE) – instruction in physical exercise and games, especially in schools

art – the study of artistic techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpture, etc. or the appreciation of works of art

music – the study of how to play a musical instrument or sing, how to read music, how to compose music, etc

drama – the study of acting and theatrical performance

home economics – cooking and other aspects of household management, especially as taught at school

Education Vocabulary Set 7: School vocabulary

to play truant – to be absent without permission from parents or teachers

- Helios was always playing truant from school which he regretted when he failed his exams and struggled to find a good job.

to skip classes – to be absent from lessons you are supposed to attend

- I was never brave enough to skip classes as my parents would have been furious if they’d found out.

bookworm – a person who loves reading and/or studying

- My best friend is a real bookworm but is a great person to have on your quiz team because his general knowledge is excellent.

rote learning – a teaching style based on learning by memorisation through repetition

- My parents’ education was based on rote learning but there was more emphasis on learning by investigation by the time I went to school.

literacy – the ability to read and write, sometimes use as a subject title for reading and writing

- Afghanistan has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world with just 28% of people able to read and write.

literate – to be able to read and write

- In the past 20 years, the proportion of adults in the world who are literate has increased from 75% to 84 % which is a great improvement.

illiterate – to be unable to read and write

- There are many children in the poorest countries of the world who have little or no access to education and are illiterate .

remedial – involving pupils who need extra help with a particular area of study or subject

- Pupils who got poor grades use to be put in a remedial class but now they are given extra support from a learning assistant.

additional needs/ special needs – related to students who need special help due to a learning or physical difficulty

- Shona spend the later part of her teaching career working in a school for students with additional needs .

extra-curricular activities – activities or subjects offered in addition to the normal curriculum usually offered outside normal class hours, such as art, cooking or computer clubs and extra sporting activities

- The most popular extra-curricular activities at Westcroft School were pottery, badminton and computer programming.

school uniform – a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by pupils

- Do Hyan looked so smarting setting off for school on his first day wearing his new school uniform .

discipline – a set of rules governing conduct or behaviour

- Schools where a high level of discipline is maintained, generally have above average exam results

impose discipline
maintain discipline
lack of discipline

timetable – a chart showing times of particular events, such as lesson times in the school day

- Ruby wasn’t very happy with her new timetable as she had double maths followed by double science on a Monday, both subjects she found hard.

Education Vocabulary Set 8: Facilities

classroom – where lessons take place in a school

- The noisy classroom fell silent when the headteacher walked through the door.

lecture theatre/ hall – a room or hall for lectures with seats in tiers

- There was excitement in the lecture theatre as the famous actor stood up to give the drama students a lecture on method acting.

studio – a room where students studying art, photography, media studies, etc. create work

- The studio was set up with recording equipment for the students to practice editing techniques.

library – a building or room containing collections of books, professional journals and other academic literature and material relevant to student's studies

- Sabiha spent all day in the university library doing research for her essay on globalisation.

laboratory – a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science

- Kate’s favourite part of her degree course in molecular biology was the laboratory work.

campus – the buildings and grounds of a university or college

- It took me a long time to find my way around the campus when I first started at university.

halls of residence – a college or university building where students live

- In his first year at college, Somchai lived in a hall of residence , but in his second year, he rented a house with some other students.

student accommodation – living accommodation for college or university students

- The university offered a range of student accommodation including studio apartments, flats, halls of residence and shared houses.

Education Vocabulary Set 9: Academic work

assignment – a piece of work given to someone as part of their studies

- I have three more written assignments to complete this term.

coursework – written or practical work done by a student during a course of study, often assessed in order to count towards a final mark or grade

- Helga was really bad at exams so she chose a course where 50 per cent of the overall marks came from assessed coursework .

dissertation – is a long formal piece of writing on a particular subject, especially for a university degree.

- It was hard getting my dissertation finished by the deadline and I handed it in on the very last day.

thesis – a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher degree

- Adao wrote his PhD thesis on the effect of organic fertilizers on soil fertility in tropical climates.

presentation – a speech or talk given in front of an audience

- As part of their end of year assessment, the students had to give a presentation on the theories of learning for children under 3 years of age.

lecture – a formal talk on a subject given to a large group of students who would normally take notes

- She was so pleased that the lecture was cancelled as it gave her time to catch up on some coursework.

tuition – teaching or instruction, especially of individual pupils or small groups

- Dana was unable to get to lectures after breaking her leg but the college provided individual tuition for her until she recovered.

tutorial – a small group study session with a tutor often following a lecture

- He always found tutorials helpful as it was a chance to ask questions about what they’d heard in the lecture.

seminar – a class at university in which a specific topic is discussed by a teacher and a small group of students

- At university, I found seminars far more useful than lectures as I learn best in a small group.

lesson – a period of learning or teaching, usually in a school

- Walter was late for the history lesson and got into trouble with the teacher.

homework – additional coursework work given to pupils to complete in their own time outside school hours

- Most pupils hate homework as they’d rather be out with their friends or playing computer games than studying.

correspondence course – a course of study in which student and tutors communicate by post

- Juan’s local college didn’t offer a course in accountancy but he found a good correspondence course to give him the qualification he needed.

distance learning – a way of studying in which lectures are broadcast or lessons are conducted by post or via the internet without the student needing to attend a school or college or have in-person teacher interaction

- I prefer to study by distance learning as I can work when I want and at the pace I want.

online learning – Similar to distance learning but done 100% via the internet and often involving in-person interaction with a teacher online

- I find online learning ideal for preparing for my IELTS exam and enjoy connecting with my teacher via Skype.

to sit an exam – to take an exam.

- I want to carry on learning for the rest of my life but after I finish my training I hope I never have to sit an exam again.

Education Vocabulary Set 10: The cost of education

tuition fees – the money paid for a course of study, especially at a private school or a college or university

- High tuition fees mean that many young people can’t afford to go to university.

a grant – money given by the government to support a student while studying

- Bernice was successful in her application for a grant which meant that she could attend her local university.

a student loan – money which a student can borrow while they are studying, but which has to be repaid

- Geraint took out student loans of £9000 a year to pay for his tuition of fees and left university heavily in debt.

a scholarship – money given to someone, often by the institution they are studying at, to help pay for their tuition

- He was overjoyed to receive a scholarship to Oxford University as his parents couldn’t afford to pay the fees.

internship – a period of work experience (often unpaid) offered by an employer to give students and graduates experience of working in an industry related to their field of study

- All students on the course were expected to secure an internship during the long vacation between the second and third years of their degree course.

Education Vocabulary Set 11: Common terms related to college or university

unconditional offer – the offer of a place at an educational institution for which you already meet the entry requirements

- Mustafa was delighted to receive an unconditional offer from his first choice university and accepted immediately.

conditional offer – the offer of a place at an educational institution which requires you to meet certain entry requirements, usually specific exam grades

- She was fairly confident that she would get the exam grades she needed to take up the conditional offer at Bristol University.

to major in – to choose as your main subject

- I want to major in primary education with a specialism in science.

to read (a subject) – to study a specific subject

- Hans read geology at university and is now working for an oil company in the States.

faculty – department in a university that specialises in a specific subject

- It was a proud day for the university when the faculty of science move into the new, state-of-the-art building.

research – a detailed study of a particular subject

- I’m really enjoying this research project on the migratory behaviour of the golden eagle.

conduct research
carry out research

Education Vocabulary Set 12: More common words, phrases & expressions

to work your way through university – to have a paid job while studying to support yourself financially

- With the steep increase in tuition fees, many students are forced to work their way through university .

to keep up with your studies – to not fall behind with your work

- Giang would have to limit his time socializing with his friends if he was going to keep up with his studies .

to fall behind with your studies – to not get your coursework and assignments done in the time allowed

- She was a hard-working student but fell behind with her studies after catching pneumonia and having to spend time in hospital.

to learn something by heart – to memorise it

- By the end of his first week learning English, Elisha had learnt all the days of the weeks and months of the year by heart .

gap year – a period, typically an academic year, taken by a student as a break between school and university or college education

- Many students spend their gap year travelling to get more experience of life before they settle down to studying for a degree.

to take a year out – to take a gap year

- Before going to the university, I took a year out to travel and also earn some money.

to enrol – to officially register on a course at a college or university

- She didn’t know an old friend had enrolled on the same course until they met up on the first day.

- Having signed up for the photography course, she now had to ask her brother if she could borrow his camera.

to drop out – to leave a course before completing it

- Hiran was forced to drop out of university when his father became ill and he had to take over the family business to support his family.

a dropout – a student who fails to complete a course of study and leaves the educational institution with no qualifications

- Many famous and very wealthy entrepreneurs are college dropouts , which proves that you don’t need a degree to succeed in life.

well-educated – someone who has received a high level or good standard of education

- You could tell that he was well-educated by the way he spoke.

to meet a deadline – to complete a piece of work by the required date

- I didn’t think I’d get my essay written in time but I just met the deadline .

note-taking – to take notes in a lesson or lecture when the teacher is talking

- I find note-taking in a lecture really difficult as I miss much of what is being said while I’m writing.

to revise – study or read something again in order to remember it better, often before exams

- No matter how hard I revise , my mind goes blank as soon as I get into the exam room.

to review – to read over something again. Similar to revise, but generally done just after a lesson or lecture rather than in preparation for an exam

- Bella found that reviewing her notes just before going to sleep helped her to remember the key points.

workload – the amount of work that has to be done

- The course workload felt overwhelming at first but became more manageable once the students had covered the theory and moved on to the more practical part of the course.

to pass with flying colours – to pass an exam or test easily and with excellent result

- He was sure he was going to fail his maths exam but passed with flying colours .

scrape through – to just pass an exam

- She ran out of time in the exam and left many questions unanswered but just scraped through with a pass mark.

to resit/retake an exam – to take an exam again in order to get a better result

- Madee needed band 7 in her IELTS Speaking test but only got 6.5, so she had to retake the exam .

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Other Useful Education Vocabulary

It’s also a good idea to create your own list of education vocabulary related to any courses you are currently taking so that you are ready to talk about them if asked.

Ways to Improve Your Education Vocabulary

One of the best ways to improve your vocabulary is through reading. Watching topic related YouTube videos and listening to podcasts is also hugely beneficial.

Here are some online resources I recommend.

Education Articles

BBC News – Education

The Independent

New York Times

The Conversation

I love TED Talks. They are short videos with a powerful message and are generally very interesting. They’re ideal for improving your vocabulary and give valuable listening skills practise.

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Education is a cue card topic that often comes up in the IELTS speaking part 2. Below you will find a list of some exam questions and answers that you could encounter during part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test.

The questions below are based on the real IELTS speaking exam. They serve as a great IELTS Speaking part 2 cue card prediction questions to help you prepare better before your test.

Education Speaking Part 2 – Cue Card 1

Talk about a new language that you learnt. Please say

You should say:

when did you do it
how did you do it
who helped you with it
and explain how you feel about it now.

I am going to talk about learning English. I have been learning English since I was a child. I went to an international school so from a young age some of the subjects were taught in English. This was really difficult at first as not only did you have to be good at science or maths, you had to listen to the teacher explain it in English too. When I went to secondary school, my parents employed a private tutor to teach me at home. The teacher was a native from the UK so the classes really helped me learn more typical phrases and the correct pronunciation. The classes were invaluable and have really paid off as my English is much better now. Since then, I have been self taught. I read books, watch TV series and listen to podcasts in English which really helps immerse me in the language. Sometimes, I chat with English speaking friends and they correct me and I ask questions about the bizarre phrases and colloquial expressions they use. English uses a lot of jargon and slang , it can be difficult to understand but eventually I managed to catch their drift . I make a note of new vocabulary and use an app on my phone to test myself every now and again. Now I am studying translation, I am using English every day so I don’t need to brush up on my skills as much now. I feel proud of my English level, I have worked hard to get to this point.

Education Vocabulary Speaking Part 2 – Cue Card 2

paid off – got a good result
bizarre – strange
jargon and slang – technical and local dialect vocabulary
catch their drift – understand their meaning
to brush up on – to practice something after a long time

Vocabulary for Cue Card 2

have two left feet – no ability to dance
sign up – register for a course or activity
flustered – nervous and embarrassed
almost unheard of – very unusual

Talk about an elementary school teacher you have a good memory of. Please say

what he/she was like
the subject he/she taught
a memory you have of him/her
and why you this is a good memory, in your opinion
What he/she was like I am going to talk about Miss Elaine who was my favourite elementary school teacher. She was probably the kindest teacher I have ever had. She was very patient with us, but she also knew how to set 9 clear boundaries 10 . She would always let us know when we did something wrong, but she would also try to understand why we did it.
The subject he/she taught Miss Elaine was my math teacher. I always struggled 11 with math, but she was there to help me, and she gave me a lot of individual attention 12 , which I very much needed, because I would get very anxious trying to solve a math problem on my own.
A memory you have of him/her I remember that one time she gave us a worksheet 13 to complete. I could not do it and I started to tear up 14 . Everybody else was looking at me in the classroom. Miss Elaine ran to me and asked what was going on. I couldn’t really speak because I was crying and feeling stressed. Miss Elaine told me everything was okay and asked me if I was crying because I was nervous that I couldn’t solve the problems when others could. I just nodded 15 and she gave me a warm hug. Then she sat with me, and we solved the problems together.
And Why you this is a good memory, in your opinion To me that is a good memory because I really felt like she wanted to and was able to understand me. Especially when you are young, it is hard sometimes to know, let alone 16 say how you feel. Her understanding and support 17 had a huge 18 impact 19 on my confidence.

Vocabulary for Cue Card 3

set = (in this case) put
boundaries = limits
struggled = had problems doing something
individual attention = focus on one person
worksheet = a piece of paper with activities to complete or questions to answer
tear up = have tears come up in your eyes
nodded = said yes with the head
let alone = even less
support = help
huge = extremely big
impact = (in this case) effect

Talk about a skill that was difficult for you to learn. You should say

what skill it was
why you learnt it
why it was difficult to learn
and explain how you felt about this.

I am going to speak about learning to speak another language. I learnt to speak French a few years ago. I decided to learn in order to communicate better when I travelled abroad. I had learnt it at school but forgotten a lot in recent years and felt I should brush up on it. I wanted to challenge myself and prove to myself I could do it. So I found a teacher online and then we met face to face . The teacher was a French native but spoke really good English too which helped when explaining the grammar. As well as the classes, I listened to podcasts and used vocabulary apps to learn new words. At first, it felt near impossible to grasp the vocabulary and master the pronunciation. I felt really frustrated that I didn’t seem to be picking it up more quickly and it was embarrassing to repeat the same things over and over again in class. But I persevered and gradually it got easier. It was as if part of my brain opened up and started to accept and remember the language. I was elated . From that moment, I was on a roll ; learning new words and even going to a language exchange group to meet other like- minded people. Now when I go on holiday to France, I feel more confident going into shops or ordering food in a restaurant so it was worth the effort and time I put into learning French.

Vocabulary for Cue Card 4

face to face – in person
grasp – to understand
elated – very happy
on a roll – a prolonged period of success
like minded – similar thinking people

Describe an area of science (physics, psychology and so on) that interests you. Please say

how do you know about it
why are you interested in it
What it is? I would like to talk about physics, an area of science that focuses on matter. It mainly deals with how matter moves in space and time, and what forces act upon it. In general, this field aims to make people understand how the universe behaves. For ordinary people, Physics is more understandable in situations like rubbing two things together and creating static electricity or the force applied whenever the washing machine dryer rapidly rotates. And to many, this subject can be identified when driving a car because natural forces help cars to start, move and stop.
How do you know about it? I started learning physics when I was 8 years old as it was a formal subject in my school curriculum. As my class teacher used to teach concepts of physics in a very interesting manner, I developed keen interest in it during my childhood. What’s more my father is a science professor at a local university so I also got to know a lot about physics through him.
Why are you interested in it? Physics interested me because it involves a lot of math. I find it easier to work with formulas for force and understanding how they work compared to other branches of science. Physics covers several areas and every time I encounter them in real life, my love for physics grows further. Moreover, I feel satisfied whenever I realize the scientific explanation and apply its practical aspect

Vocabulary for Cue Card 5

Talk about another course that you would like to take, not related to your previous studies. Please say

what kind of course would it be
what do you want to learn from it
why would you choose it

I am going to talk about photography. I would love to take a photography course. I have always been interested in taking photos since I was a young child. I was given a camera when I was a teenager and used to go out taking pictures of animals and people. Nowadays, I mainly take photos using my smartphone but I miss the skill of taking really good photos. I would like to take the course so I could learn about setting up the shot, capturing a moment and also some of the technical stuff about filtering and perfecting photos.

I know that you can do these courses as an evening class or even during the summer but I just haven’t had the time or the money since I have started university. You can even learn online but I don’t think that is the same as a hands on experience.I have a friend who has completed the course and he takes amazing photos of people and beautiful architecture – it really is awe inspiring . If I did the course in the future, I would like to take a trip to a famous sight like Machu Picchu or the Niagara Falls and capture some amazing shots there. In the meantime . I am taking photos with my smartphone of me and my friends. I use the different filters and post photos on instagram so my friends and family back home can keep up to date with my life.

Vocabulary for Cue Card 6

set up – prepared
hands on – direct experience
awe inspiring – amazing
in the meantime – the time between now and something in the future
keep up to date – to be informed of the current situation

Talk about a person you know who learnt a foreign language. Please say

who is he/she
what was his/her motivation for learning the language
how frequently does he/she use it
and how do you feel about him/her
Who is he/she? I am going to talk about my aunt Tina. Aunt Tina comes from a multicultural family background, and is a polyglot , speaking French, Danish and Spanish fluently. She learnt French and Danish from her parents, and made the decision to major in Spanish at university. She completed her degree and later lived in Argentina for about ten years, where she met her husband, Pedro.
What was his/her motivation for learning the language? Growing up with different cultures, my aunt developed a fascination for languages, and it seemed she was picking them up with ease. When she was fourteen years old, her parents travelled with her to Spain for the summer holidays, and she realised she was able to comprehend most of what was being said to her and around her. Her knowledge of French was a huge leg up, due to the common linguistic roots between French and Spanish. I think she really identified with the culture there, and her interest in the language grew stronger over time.
How frequently does he/she use it? My aunt practises the language on a regular basis. Although she no longer lives in Argentina and her husband speaks a little French, they find it easier to communicate in Spanish. My aunt introduced the languages she knows to her children, and she was beside herself with joy when one of them expressed an interest in learning an additional foreign language in school. Sometimes, she would speak to her children in Spanish and they would respond in a different language. It is their way of learning new words and phrases!
and how do you feel about him/her? I find her inspiring. Learning languages is like a walk in the park for her, and I admire her courage to pursue her dreams and live life as she sees fit .

Vocabulary for Cue Card 7

Polyglot = someone who speaks more than two languages
Fascination = strong interest in
picking them up = (in this case) learning them
leg up = help
linguistic roots = linguistic origins
on a regular basis = regularly
beside herself with joy = extremely happy
a walk in the park = extremely easy
as she sees fit = the way she wants, as she believes is right for her

Describe you preferred location for studying. Please say

where is this place
what does it physically look like
why is it your favourite place to study
follow up question: Do other people you know use the same place to study?
Where is this place? I am going to talk about my favourite place to study. It is actually a public library. As a tour guide, I need to constantly increase and update my knowledge of the places I tour, and the library provides me with all the resources I need for that.
What does it physically look like? The public library I go to is quite big. It has a Victorian architecture and outside look to it, but it’s very modern on the inside. It offers a plethora of books on a variety of subjects, such as history, art, languages, and so on. Thereare plenty of tables and chairs throughout the library. Some chairs look more like armchairs an may be placed by large bay windows, although I prefer less exposed areas, to help me concentrate better. There is also an area with computers for people to use, as well as printers and scanners.
Why is it your favourite place to study? I find myself being more productive at the library. I believe that being surrounded by books really sparks motivation in me. The members of staff are all so friendly, and I feel like there is little that can distract me there. It is really the ideal place for me to complete my work without any interruptions. I enjoy the abundance of books and resources there. The history section is of particular interest to me , due to my job. There are plenty of books on local history, and I feel like there are always new facts and anecdotes for me to learn.
Follow up question: Do other people you know use the same place to study? I know people who use this library, but I don’t believe they go there to study. Many of them make use of the computers or borrow books rather than study. I see many people conduct research or focused on their own personal projects, but I do not know them personally.

Vocabulary for Cue Card 8

plethora = range
exposed = with nowhere to hide
productive = making good use of time by completing many tasks and actions
sparks motivation = inspires enthusiasm/motivation
abundance = large quantities
of particular interest to me = particularly interesting to me
anecdotes = small stories that relate to a main subject

Talk about a course which left an impression on you.

what course was it
where did you take that course
what was the course like
and why did it impress you
What course was it? I am going to talk about a course I took and which left a strong impression on me. That course was a Spanish course I took over the summer. I had studied Spanish in school but wanted to hone my skills.
Where did you take that course? It was an intensive and immersive language course at a language institution in a nearby town. It was delivered by a Guatemalan teacher, which meant I got insight into Guatemalan culture and idioms. The institution was only a twenty-minute drive from where I live. Very convenient!
What was the course like? The course was very engaging and inclusive. Our teacher used a myriad of media to teach us: films, videos. Books, magazines, recordings, songs, and more! It was truly immersive and I was completely hooked . The classes took place three times a week, and I would look froward to each class. Another aspect I truly appreciated about the course was the fact that she only spoke to us in Spanish, with the occasional English translations, where needed. It really forced us to think and produce in the language. It was great!
Why did it impress you? I was very impressed by this course because I never realised the power of immersive programmes. I sincerely feel like I got more bang for my buck than with other more traditional courses. I can certainly feel that my speaking skills, and my reading skills for that matter, have increased tremendously . It also taught me about the power of visuals in conveying messages, and that anything is possible when we put effort into it! I did not expect that level of improvement on my part, and I am very thankful for the course and, of course, the teacher!

Vocabulary for Cue Card 9

hone = sharpen
engaging = (in this case) catching my interest
myriad = range
hooked = (in this case) so exciting I want to keep doing it
bang for my buck = better value for the price you pay
tremendously = in large amounts, to a very large degree

Cue Card 10

Talk about a practical skill you have learnt.

what skill have you learnt
how did you learn it
and why is it an important skill
What skill have you learnt? I am going to talk about an important practical skill I learnt when I was young. It is a cooking skill I use today and which involves frying eggs.
When did you learn it? I believe I was about 12 years old when my mom called me to the kitchen. I was clueless about cooking, and quite frankly disinterested in the subject. But my mom, wise as an owl , said to me: “you may not find it interesting, but, believe me, you will find useful”. At the time I did not realise how right she was.
How did you learn it? She showed me exactly how to do it, and even let me try it out myself. The first time, I went too strong, and part of the eggshell fell into the pan. I felt so embarrassed and told my mom I was giving up. My mom was never the kind of person to beat around the bush . She essentially told me to stop making excuses, and pull myself together so I can try again. She didn’t do it in a malicious way. She just wanted to help me get back on the horse . The second time, I managed to do it properly. She congratulated me and let me try it a few more times.
And why is it an important skill? This skill is so very important, because it is one of the easiest meals to cook. It helps a lot when my schedule gets too busy for me to have the energy to cook anything else. It also inspired me to attempt to cook other dishes. When I mastered the skill, I thought to myself, if I can cook that, imagine what else I could make? It was a significant confidence boost for me

Vocabulary for Cue Card 10

clueless = have no idea, have no knowledge of something
wise as an owl = very wise person
beat around the bush = avoid saying what you think because it is uncomfortable
pull myself together = get over a negative emotional state
malicious = evil, meaning to hurt
get back on the horse = try again after a discouraging failure
confidence boost = an action that helps increase someone’s confidence/self-confidence

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IELTS Speaking Vocabulary. Education

On this page you can find useful IELTS speaking vocabulary for Education topic, which will help you to speak coherently and fluently. Learn it to answer questions about education and achieve a high score on IELTS Speaking test.

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humanities : studies about human culture, such as literature, languages, philosophy, and history. Chloe excels in humanities subjects. She's adept at arts and languages.
sciences : studies about the world, such as physics, biology, chemistry, and maths. Mark doesn't like scientific subjects, he's just too lazy to learn formulas.
A for effort : a good mark, which is given someone for trying hard rather than for a success. Although I'm not the smartest in my group, I often get an A for effort, because I try hard.
bachelor's degree : an undergraduate course which usually lasts 3 or 4 years. I will receive my bachelor's degree in two years.
bookworm : a term to describe someone who really likes to read and spends a lot of time on it. I'm a real bookworm. I won't stop until the book is read.
distance learning (e-learning) : education that takes place remotely, usually via the Internet. Distance learning is more flexible than traditional education, because students don't have to attend classes and can schedule their timetables as they want.
eager beaver : an enthusiastic and hard-working person. My friend is an eager beaver. He studies everything with pleasure and gets great marks.
face-to-face classes : a traditional way of studying - in a classroom with a teacher. When I was a kid, face-to-face classes had no alternatives, but nowadays a myriad of educational establishments offer online courses and individual tuition.
higher education : education that is followed after high school. I plan on getting higher education after finishing school.
hit the books : begin studying hard. I'm on my third year in the university, it is time to finally hit the books.
individual tuition (private tuition) : instruction received individually or in a small group. Individual tuition is sometimes more effective than group work.
intensive course : a course that offers longer and more frequent classes. A few years ago I took an intensive French course in the university.
internship : a temporary position which students usually take to get work experience and practical knowledge. Before I went into design industry, I took an internship in a company.
master's degree : a graduate course, which follows after bachelor's degree. Master's degree is often important to find a job with a higher salary.
mature student : someone who's older than others. Nowadays it's not uncommon to face a mature student in the class. People often change professions and get a second or third degree in their mid-thirties.
not the sharpest tool in the shed : a polite way of saying that someone isn't very smart. Maybe John isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's a good friend nonetheless.
public schools : exclusive independent schools in the UK. My friend finished a public school a few years ago.
schoolboy error : a very basic and stupid mistake. Sam made a schoolboy error on his English test.
single-sex schools : schools for either boys or girls. My brother studied in a single-sex school.
small fraction : small part. A small fraction of students managed to pass this exam.
state school : a school which is paid for by the state or country. It is hard to find a good state school nowadays.
subject specialist : a person who is very talented in one specific field. My math teacher was a real subject specialist. Thanks to him math is my favourite subject now.
teacher's pet : student whom teachers like the most. Hugo is a teacher's pet, he attends all classes and manages to get good marks with poor knowledge.
three R's : basic educational skills ( r eading, w r iting, a r ithmetic). Pupils in a primary school study the three R's.
to attend classes : to visit classes. In my college, students need to attend classes five times a week.
to fall behind with studies : to progress less quickly than others. Mary was ill for two weeks, so she fell behind with her studies.
to give feedback : to give some information or criticism on a subject. I launched a project a couple of days ago and I want my friends to give me some feedback.
to goof around : spend time doing nothing important. Sometimes I like to goof around, although my parents scold me for that.
to learn something by heart : to memorize something. Last year i had to learn a very big poem by heart for my literature class.
to meet a deadline : to finish something within a time limit. Unfortunately, we weren't able to meet the deadline for our project.
to pass with flying colours : to pass easily and with excellent result. I'm studying hard and I will pass IELTS with flying colours.
to play truant : to skip classes without permission. During my school years I often played truant with my friends.
to pursue studying : to continue studying. Lora would like to pursue studying in the future to become a professor.
to set aside some time : to take some time. I need to set aside some time to collect my thoughts.
to sit an exam : to take an exam. Tomorrow I'll have to sit a two-hour math exam.
to take a year out : to spend one year working or traveling before studying in the University. My friend took a year out and went traveling to the UK.
tuition fees : money you pay for your education. I had to pay tuition fees this summer.

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Next week I am going to _____ the IELTS test .
At school you will get into trouble if you don’t _________ the rules

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Next week I am going to take / sit / re-sit / re-take / pass the IELTS test.

The examiner gives the test Cambridge English write the test

To pass = to succeed

2. At school you will get into trouble if you don’t _ follow / obey / respect / stick to / keep to / abide by the rules

IELTS Speaking: Schools

Curriculum (n.)

Curricula (n.) Plural = subjects / lessons in a course

What do we call classes we do after school?

Extra curricular activities After school activities

Tests and Exams

I am going to _______ the IELTS test
sit / take
pass = succeed
fail = not to pass
re-sit / re-take / re-do = do / take again
To pass with flying colours = to pass with a really high score
To pass with merit = to pass very well
To pass with (a) distinction = to pass at the highest level
To flunk a test = to fail a test
I sailed through the test = it was easy
It was a breeze = it was really easy

Discipline (v.) (n.) = control, order, authority

Our form teacher would keep us in line = keep control over us
She was a no-nonsense teacher =doesn’t accept silly behaviour
Strict (adj.) = keeps strong control

The opposite of strict is ______ ?

Easy-going
Laid-back

“ Rules are there to be broken!”

_____ the rules

Follow _____
Stick to _____
Keep to _____
Break _____

Punishment

Detention = when you stay behind after class
Writing lines = writing the same line 100 times
Suspension = when you cannot go to school for a few days
Expulsion = when you are kicked out of the school or to expelled from school
Corporal punishment = hitting the student (caning, giving the slipper, slapping with a ruler)
knowledgeable
well-read = s.o. who reads a lot
tough but fair
easy-going = relaxed
nurturing = encouraging
ill-prepared = badly prepared
rambling = talking too much without a goal
inept = not competent, not good

All of the following can be used to describe a teacher who treats some students well and others badly.

discriminating
guilty of favouritism

IELTS Speaking: Learning

Bloom’s Taxonomy

This is a pyramid of learning levels.

The bottom level is the lowest level of learning, and the top one is the highest level of learning.

To learn deeply, you need to try and do activities that will move you up the levels.

If you are a teacher, find out more about how to use Bloom’s Taxonomy here

The table below shows you the kind of activities you can do to move up the learning levels.

The table below shows you some useful phrases you can use to talk about learning in your IELTS Speaking test .

IELTS Speaking: Listening task

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At school, I had a teacher who just used to make us [1] _______ everything by heart. I didn’t enjoy it that much, but sometimes we had to have a [2] ____ at using those ideas in a [3] ________, and I felt that was much more beneficial. You know, [4] _________ up other people’s ideas, and thinking out of the [5] ________, I found that really useful.

At school I had a teacher who just used to make us [1] learn everything by heart. I didn’t enjoy it that much, but sometimes we had to have a [2] go at using those ideas in a [3] debate , and I felt that was much more beneficial. You know, [4] weighing up other people’s ideas, and thinking out of the [5] box , I found that really useful.

What is the impact of technology on education?

Here are some ideas phrases you can use to talk about this.

Good or Positive Impact

We have more access to resources and information worldwide
Technology can create shortcuts (=a way to do things more quickly)
Learn more quickly
It has led to personalised learning
Motivate young people in particular
Unleash our creativity

Bad or Negative Impact

It can put older people off
It can be frustrating
It can fail
It can be distracting

To put someone off something = to discourage someone from doing it

With this question you can also consider the impact on different groups of people.

Old People

It can be off-putting It can make learning daunting or overwhelming

Make it fun They are digital natives, so it’s easy to use

There’s pressure to keep up with the latest changes There’s a steep learning curve

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The topic Education often appears in IELTS Speaking Part 3. Here are sample answers to this topic.

1. Do you like the education system of your country? Yes, I feel that education system of my country covers almost all the basis but there is one area where we can improve a lot and that is curriculum.The syllabus is very old and needs an immediate change. Most of the students are learning certain things that are out of date and some are learning the things that are not that practical. 2. What changes do you want to make in the education system of your country? I would like to make a couple of changes to the system. The first one is that I want to make the education more practical rather than cramming hundreds of theory books. The second change will be in the curriculum. It needs to be more diverse and should develop a student holistically. 3. How many hours a student should read books apart from his studies? I think it is unfair to them. They are under a burden of so many books already. But reading is a great habit. If students can take out some time to read about great leaders or personalities, then I think it is a good idea. In my opinion, students should spend around 3 hours a week on reading material apart from the curriculum. 4. Which was your favourite subject in school time? My favourite subject was science. I liked the diversity in subjects and how the subjects such as physics, chemistry and biology were so different from one another yet so same. I used to be so active during my science class as we would learn new things every day.

5. Any subject that you didn’t like? I never liked mathematics. I used to get confused when I saw all the questions and calculations. That was the subject that I never understood completely and never scored well. I got a lot of headaches while solving the problems in math’s. 6. Which type of education is better, distance learning or regular schooling? In my opinion, both types of education have their advantages. If a person is in a job or a business, then distance education is the best solution for them. But if the student has ample time to study then he or she should go for the regular education.

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IELTS Education Vocabulary : Useful Phrases and Expressions in IELTS Speaking

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To continue the IELTS vocabulary series for IELTS Speaking , this post will cover vocabulary about education, which could be useful for you when encountering the topic in real life situation or in the IELTS exam.

Now take a look at the vocabulary sets below, and pay close attention to the details presented for each word or phrase.

Types of School

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School Work

Qualifications : university & college.

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People in Education

Benefits and drawbacks of higher education.

Open the door to better employment opportunities

Example: It is suggested that doing master degree will open the door to better employment opportunities.

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Contribute to society

Example: An increasing number of higher educated workers could have a good contribution to society in terms of economy

Require a huge investment in term of time and money

Example: Generally, continuing higher education will require a huge investment in term of time and money.

Lose the current job

Example: When you decide to continue higher education, you have to face the risk of loosing your current job.

Common Phrases and Idioms on education for IELTS Speaking Topic:Education

1. State school: a school paid for by public funds and available to general public

Example: Because my budget is limited, then get a scholar ship and go to state school is a great idea.

2. Private school: a school that is not supported by government money, where education must be paid for by the children’s parents

Example: A private school usually offers good educational facilities compared to a public school.

3. Higher education: education, usually in a college or university, that is followed after high school or secondary school

Example: Lisa moved to American with the purpose of continuing her higher education.

4. To work your way through university: to have a paid job while studying to support yourself financial

Example: Peter has had to work his way through university, thus he barely has free time.

5. Tuition fees: the money paid for a course of study

Example: In order to pay for the tuition fees, I have been doing many part-time jobs.

6. To keep up with your studies: to not fall behind

Example: If you want to keep up with my studies at university, you have to spend more time on self-study.

7. To fall behind with your studies: to progress less quickly than other

Example: Sara spent almost her time on going out rather than studying, which caused her to fall behind with her studies, thus she failed the exam.

8. To sit an exam: to take an exam

Example: The time when I have to sit an exam is really stressful, because I need to stay up all night and have less time to relax.

9. To attend classes: to go to classes

Example: In order to pass the final exam, it is suggested that you should attend to all of the classes.

10. Face to face classes: join in courses in classroom with colleagues and teachers.

Example: When you take part in a face to face class, you will have an opportunity to interact with teachers in person, then you can respond to the teacher immediately.

11. Distance learning: a way of studying, in which you will learn, and communicate with teachers and classmates through the internet.

Example: One benefit of taking distance learning course is the timetable will be flexible, which means you can study whenever and wherever you want.

12. To learn something by heart: to memorize it

Example: The course requires me to learn a lot of things by heart, which is quite hard for me.

13. To take a year out: to take a gap year

Example: Before going to the university, I decided to take a year out to travel to some countries.

14. A graduation ceremony: an event that successful student receive his or her academic degree

Example: a graduation ceremony is one of the most important day in a student life.

15. Gain/obtain knowledge: to acquire information and learn about a specific subject or matter

Example: Taking academic course will help students to gain a great deal of knowledge.

To extend your vocabulary sets, read articles on education and pick words or phrases that you can use on your IELTS, keep a dictionary and thesaurus handy and look for vocabulary activities on your IELTS preparation course book or online. And don’t forget to keep your vocabulary notebook (or notes) at hand whenever you’re studying for your IELTS.

What kind of school did you go to as a child?

I studied in public school all of my childhood, because at that time, the schools provided better education in comparison with private school.

What do/did you study in your university?

I studied business administration, which really suits my skills and personality.

Would you say you are a good student?

Yes, I would. I have skipped any classes, I find it easy to keep up with my studies , not to mention that my teachers usually compliment on my ability to learn quicker than other students.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 :

Sample answer .

Today I would like to share with you my memorable memories at my university. This is the time when I first moved to a big city and did my Bachelor degree in ABC University. At first, everything was new to me. I had to learn hard to keep up with my studies and spend a part of my time on doing part-time job, then worked my way through university . Although I led a hectic lifestyle at that time, I believe that it was the best time in my student’s lives, in which I joined in many clubs and activities, which gave me a golden chance to experience social lives, and make new friends.

Another thing that I remembered is when I was struggling to choose my major at university and received help from my classmates. As a junior student, my university required my to decide which major such as human resources management , accounting, finance I would follow. Having known that friends who had been studying with me for a long time might know better than me, I came to some of my friends and asked them for help. It was very kind of them that they spent time on analyzing my strengths and weaknesses, also discussing with me the pros and cons of each majors. After a few hours talking with them, I made a decision that I would go for human resources management. Now, I has been studying that major for almost 3 years and I have not ever regretted about my choice.

Through all those times, I realize that whenever I am in need, my friends are always be there for me.

What are the advantage of studying on a distance learning course?

The most foreseen benefits is that the timetable is flexible, which means students can learn anytime they want. In addition, tuition fees are likely to affordable because distance learning classes do not need to be invested in classrooms and other educational facilities. But people who take distance learning courses have to be motivated, otherwise they could fall behind with their studies.

Do all children get equal opportunities in education?

No, not really. In my country, students from well off families are likely to have better chance to study in private school with excellent facilities while this is still out of reach of few learners, because their families cannot support them.

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Education Vocabulary: Word Lists and Pronunciation

This is the essential vocabulary for education about schools, subjects, studying and university. There is an audio to listen to the pronunciation of the words. These are the most common words and collocations which you will need to learn in order to talk or write about school or university successfully. After each section of vocabulary, there are exercises for you to practice using the words.

Click here to download the PDF version of this page: Education Vocabulary PDF . Please note that the PDF does not contain the answers – you must check your answers on this page.

Educational Institutions

kindergarten = pre-school education
primary school
secondary school
college = further education
higher education = university education = tertiary education
post-graduate school = university for students studying beyond degree level

School Subjects

natural science
religious studies
information technology (IT)
physical education (PE)
cookery = domestic / food science
handicrafts

Vocabulary Exercises: School Subjects

One of the reasons that I didn’t like ……………… was because of the lab work which sometimes involved dissection.
I’ve always enjoyed learning about how chemicals react with one another so I decided to choose …………. as one of my main subjects.
When I was a child, we practiced ………………… three times a week which was fine in summer but was freezing during the winter when you have to football or hockey outside.
My teacher encouraged us to take part in ……………………… in order to develop skills beyond what is taught in scheduled lessons.
I used to find complicated calculations difficult as well as algebra but when we got a new ………… teacher, it all become much easier to understand.
One of my favourite subjects was …………………… because you had a chance to get out of the classroom and learn more about the environment.
Teachers were really strict on ……………… in exams. The exam invigilators won’t even let you have your bag in the exam room.
Poetry should be taught more in ………………. lessons in order to help students develop a deeper understanding of their language and culture.
I always loved studying maps. We spent a lot of time in our ……………. lessons tracing the borders of countries and learn the capital cities of different countries.
My worst subject at school was …………… because I was completely tone deaf.
physical education
extra curricular activities
math’s

Useful Language & Collocations

lab work = laboratory experiments
dissection = cutting up animals for scientific research
scheduled lessons = lessons which are planned and written into a school curriculum
algebra = formulas and equations in mathematics
to give out or assign homework / to do or complete homework
to complete high school / to graduate high school
to do, to participate or to take part in school activities or sport
tracing = copying, outlining in pencil
tone deaf = without an ear for music = unable to appreciate or hear different music and notes

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Watch this video to learn the advantages or single-sex schools and the plus points of mixed schools. This video contains ideas and vocabulary to help you express your ideas clearly.

University Vocabulary

University Courses

BA / BSc = Bachelor of Arts Degree / Bachelor of Science Degree
MA / MSc = Masters of Arts / Masters of Science
PhD = Doctorate

Other Courses

Certificate = a lower level qualification often offered at colleges rather than universites. This is also the word used the for documentation received for completing any type of course or degree (she received her certificate for her BA degree).
Online Course
Distance Learning Course
Vocational course = a course which teaches you skills for a specific job, for example engineering.
Non-vocational course = a course which is not related to a job but to a general subject instead, such as Biology.

Useful Verbs & Nouns for University

to graduate from a university = complete a degree course / to finish university
to enroll on a degree course = put your name down for a degree course
to major in physics = to choose physics as your main subject at university
to attend a lecture = to go to listen to a speaker at university often with a large audience in a lecture theatre
to attend a tutorial = to go to a meeting with a professor usually in small group held in his/her office
deliver a lecture = to give a talk or presentation
to lecture in media studies = to talk about media studies or to teach media studies at university
the faculty of business = a department specialising in business at university
to read history = to study history
to do or complete coursework = doing project work or assignments as part of your course
undergraduate (n) = someone currently doing their first degree
graduate (n) = someone who has completed a degree course
note-taking = being able to take notes in a lecture while the lecturer is talking
keeping up with the work load = being able to maintain the level of studying required
fall behind with studies = fail to keep pace with the school / university work

University Work

presentations
dissertation
project work

Vocabulary Exercises: Universities

Complete the following sentences are university education using no more than one word.

People who have ……….. from university stand a better chance of finding a good job.
I hope to enroll ………. a degree in law next year in the UK.
There is a lot of competition to get a ……………….. but without it I won’t be able to afford the universities fees.
One of the keys to successful ……………. is knowing where to look for information and how to judge which information is most current and relevant. Knowing the best sources of materials is essential.
scholarship

Other Useful Vocabulary for Education

literate = to be able to read and write
illiterate = unable to read and write
the literacy rate = the percentage of people in a country or region able to read and write
comprehensive education = a well-rounded, broad education covering a variety of subjects
scholarship = an award of either free or supported education for high achievers
student loan = money taken by a student to pay for their education which they must pay back after graduating
pay off a student loan = to repay money borrowed for university education
intensive course = a course which runs over a short period of time but contains a lot of information and training
play truant / truancy = not attending school / being absent from school without permission
gap year = to take a year out between high school and university

Vocabulary Exercises: Useful Education Vocabulary

Complete the sentences using no more than two words.

The rate of …………… is higher in developed countries than in under developed countries.
Schools should offer a ………………… which includes subjects relating to all minority groups.
The rise in university fees has led to a large proportion of students taking out ………………… which can often be difficult to pay back.
Students who take a …………… often find it difficult to get back into their studies again.
Rather than the government offering free university education for all people, they should, instead, ensure that a certain number of gifted individuals receive a ……………….
comprehensive education
student loans

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The word “math” is US English. The word “maths” is UK English.

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292 Education Speech Topics [Persuasive, Informative, Argumentative]

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Education is a human right and everyone is entitled to one. Problems arise when people disagree on what is right and wrong with education. Below are topics that everyone involved in or with education often face at some point.

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List of Education Speech Topics

Should boys and girls have separate classrooms?
Should schools sell soft drinks and candies to students?
Should gym grades impact grade point average?
Would it be better if schools with low test scores were closed?
A psychological screening should be taken before you are admitted to college.
Do you think it should be legal for students to drop out before they turn 18?
Should schools have a mandatory life skills class?
Should state colleges be free?
Should notebook computers replace textbooks?
Why we should support education in developing countries.
Businesses must not have a say in the education process.
College is not meant for everyone.
Children are taught to read too late.
Ultimately education begins at home.
Children do not fear educators.
Teachers earn too little.
Textbooks are more effective than iPads.
Second languages should be compulsory.
Homework does not improve grades.
Teachers deserve their long holidays.
Corporal punishment doesn’t adjust behaviour.
Technology must be used in schools.
Students with good attendance records should be rewarded.
Teachers must be held accountable for bad results.
American schools must have armed guards.
Teachers should have to pass a skills test every 5 years.
Free college for all students with good academic results.
Expel cyberbullies from schools.
More importance must be placed on art and music.
Allow mobile phones in high schools only.
Schools should only offer healthy foods and drinks.
Not enough support is given to education in developing countries.
Make dropping out of school a criminal offense.
Students in public schools work harder.
The school year needs to be longer.
Teach home economics in all schools.
Taking a gap year before starting college is beneficial.
Give alternative education the recognition it is due.
Quality of adult training is poor.
Grades never indicate intelligence.
Learning music at a young age positively affects brain development.
Teach etiquette in schools.
Not enough time is spent reading in schools.
Reading will maximize a child’s love of learning.
Textbooks should be free.
There is no place for religion in education.
Gardening should be practiced at schools.
Sex education isn’t taught properly.
Schools must embrace social media.
Kids learn most from the fun teachers.
Face to face learning is superior to online learning.
Divide classes into genders.
Incorporate cultural events into the school program.
Skills test are inaccurate.
Lack of sleep limits ability to learn.
Reading comic books makes you smarter.
TV shows have zero educational value.
Google is a threat to libraries.
Electronics has robbed children of real mental stimulation.
Allow religious dress in schools.
The education system is outdated.
There is not enough discipline in schools.
Old school values are important.
Private school education is no advantage at a university.
IQ tests are flawed.
There is not enough innovation in education.
All schools need uniforms.
Make discipline part of the grading system.
Schools are too business-like.
Allow high school students to choose own academics.
Pressures of education are ruining childhoods.
Bullies should make public apologies at school.
Chewing gum helps students concentrate.
Math and science should be the main focus in schools.
There is a need for practical things to be taught at schools.
Competitive situations motivate kids.
Montessori schools develop independent thinkers.
Moral education is a lost cause.
All educators must be trained to do proper first aid.
Online encyclopedias are inaccurate.
There are too many subjects taught at school.
Physical schools will never become obsolete.
Make up should not be allowed at schools.
The government must stop interfering in how students should be taught.
School projects offer no benefits.
Students have the right to protest.
No child must be forced into sports.
Print books are better for learning than ebooks.
Cursive writing is outdated.
Stranger danger must be highlighted at schools too.
Children’s books are educational tools.
Grades do matter.
Technology is responsible for people not knowing how to spell.
Stricter background checks must be done when hiring educators.
The best schools are in Denmark.
Free education will lower poverty rates.
Dictionaries should be free.
The internet does not make people smarter.
Classroom dissections shouldn’t be mandatory.
Schools for younger kids should have a break just for eating.
Too many principals lack vision.
Pregnant teens must still get an education.
Random locker tests are necessary.
Exams should only be for University students.
Give out birth control in schools.
Education is not a place for affirmative action.
Corporal punishment does not help educate.
Parental participation influences achievement positively.
Leadership skills must be taught from young.
Why educated people should volunteer as tutors
Do you believe students who fail their classes should repeat the grade?
Should minority groups be given priority when applying to colleges?
Why Americans should not have to learn a foreign language.
If you play a sport should you be required to take gym class?
Why you should consider studying computer science.
Universities should help students get a job after they graduate.
Schools should teach both creationism and evolution.
Should classes be based on periods of time or individual work?
Do you think companies should be able to advertise in schools?
Should students be able to go to the bathroom without asking?
Should handwriting be taught in schools?
Would it be better if schools started later in the morning?
Do you think students should have open campus lunch breaks?
Why we should be able to substitute study hall for a proper class.
Should students be able to listen to music during classes?
Schools should take students abroad.
Should teachers be over a certain age?
Should the teaching of multiple languages be mandatory?
Should schools be more technologically advanced?
Music education should be a priority in schools.
Should students join Greek life on campus?
Financial aid shouldn’t be based on income.
Should home economics be required in all schools?
Should Chinese classes be mandatory for students?
Should Spanish classes be mandatory for students?
SAT scores should affect college acceptance.
Public schools are better than private schools.
Should standardized testing be abolished?
Studying abroad will benefit your future.
Everyone has the right to education.
Should students take the PARCC test?
The importance of preparing children for kindergarten.
Fifth graders should have study hall.
We need more financial assistance for students.
Don’t take education for granted.
The school year should be longer.
Why anime has educational value.
Why college isn’t for everyone.
Should children have homework?
Students have too much work.
Take a year off from school.
Expand school breakfast programs.
Tenure for professors should be protected.
Minority scholarships should be increased.
Alternative education should be increased.
Education in prisons should be increased.
Accelerated learning options should be increased.
Educational costs should be lowered.
Private schools should offer scholarships.
School security needs to be improved.
State lotteries should fund education.
School violence can be prevented.
Home schooling can be as high quality as going to school.
Adult training programs should be improved.
Every person should learn two or more languages.
Is the Oxford comma necessary?
Does the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 still work?
Do not limit access to education for children of illegal migrant workers.
Speaking recognition models can improve reading scores without expensive K-12 student loans for extra tuition vouchers.
There should be an effective character education leadership course in our high school curriculum.
Everyone should do a special Summer School course every year.
There should be more competition into public education.
Why poorly performing schools are performing poorly.
The perfect student loan plan with low interest rates does not exist.
We should introduce an appropriate formal dress code for our campus.
The problem of illiteracy in our country is much bigger than most people think.
The ACT curriculum-based educational and career planning tool is right when it states that most graduates are not ready for college education.
Tuition vouchers programs upgrade academic performances for sure.
Schools have the right to limit freedom of speech in classes.
Video conferencing is the solution for improving classes in rural areas.
Replace letter grades with number grades.
People cannot be a part of modern society if they are illiterate.
Keep race and ethnicity out of education admissions.
Boys perform better in a only boys class.
Students should be required to take foreign policy classes.
Striving for high assignment grades is useless.
MP 3 players are an aid that help with concentration.
Motivating someone to study literature is a waste of time.
Lack of education contributes to poverty.
Knowledge management should be mandatory in each study curriculum.
Replace examinations with other forms of assessments.
Women are becoming the majority in universities because they are smarter.
Improved driver education will reduce traffic fatalities significantly.
Wikipedia is as accurate and reliable as Encyclopedia Britannica.
The quality of education is lower than 15 years ago.
Billingual education helps illegal immigrants to assimilate into our culture.
Teachers must be paid based on performance.
Higher education should only be accessible to good high school students.
I can learn better by myself than with a teacher.
Health and education are key to accelerate development in the third world.
Quality classroom acoustics help education.
Why Amish teenagers should be forced into compulsory high school education.
Should classrooms be replaced with online teaching sessions?
It would help ESL students to take state tests in their native language.
Human resources management in colleges.
What to know about transferring colleges.
The responsibility of parents and students regarding education.
The history of special education over the past 30 years.
The mental effort that intelligent writing necessitates.
How visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners are different.
Cooperative learning in education in the Philippines.
The benefits of personality development camps for students.
The importance of arts and languages in education.
The uses of dioramas for geography instruction.
Moving out of the dorm to an apartment off campus.
Education is the best weapon against poverty.
Improving the active learning curve in education.
Why classes in school should be 45 minutes long.
How school does not prepare you for the real world.
The benefits of online learning.
The effects of studying while listening to music.
Computers benefit students in school.
How to bring back the passion for education.
The benefits of making college free.
The benefits of field trips for students.
The most important factors that affect student performance.
Why travel is beneficial to education.
How to earn income as a student.
How to unleash your inner geek.
The importance of high school service learning programs.
The importance of higher education.
The importance of maintaining order on campus.
How to find student discounts.
Teachers should be paid more money.
Education is the master key to all.
The negative effects of the privatization of higher education.
How to write an informative essay.
The benefits of having free textbooks.
How to get a student job on campus.
The importance of not taking education for granted.
The best way to spend your senior year.
The basics of getting a fellowship.
The importance of mathematics.
The rising cost of education.
How to survive freshman year.
Technology in the classroom.
The effects of discrimination in education.
The qualities of a good student.
The different learning styles students have.
The education system in Pakistan.
How to ace the GRE.
How to spot a diploma mill.
Overcoming your fear of public speaking.
The importance of financial education.
How visual arts can be used for educational organizations.
How to plan a Geology field trip.
How to avoid plagiarism in essays.
Smart debating techniques

Writing informative essays can be tough, so for more ideas head on over to our awesome list of informative essay ideas.

Are academics and sports of equal importance?
Should teachers have to take a yearly test to keep their jobs?
Students should learn about world religions in public schools.
Should sports be made a compulsory subject in universities?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of school uniforms?
Hungry students cannot learn, which is why free meals should be provided.
Should students be held back for bad grades?
Do colleges put too much stock in standardized test scores?
Home education should only be allowed for medical reasons.
CPR and first aid instruction should be mandatory in schools.
Essays do not demonstrate a student’s knowledge on a topic.
Should all students be randomly drug tested?
Educational computer games should be used in school.
Why the government should prevent violence in schools.
Teachers should wear uniforms or obey a dress code.
Why are sports trips paid for while club trips are not?
Music education should be placed back into schools.
Should teachers give out homework on the weekends?
Sex education should be required in all schools.
Exam scores do not reflect student performance.
Testing and choice are undermining education.
The benefits of attending a single-sex school.
State colleges should be free to attend.
There should be no religion in schools.
Education should be free for everyone.
Gender does not affect learning.
Smoking and drinking on campus should be banned.
Should homework be reduced?
The pros and cons of Common Core.
Exams should be abolished.
Grades are not important.
Why do we have homework?
Teachers should be punished for rude behavior to students.
Students should take a year off between college and high school.
Why we should learn more than one language.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions – Education

In this post, you will see one of the most common IELTS speaking topics for part 3 (Education) and sample answers.

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Please remember that in the actual test you should give honest answers and talk about your own experiences, thoughts, feelings and opinions. Do not try to memorise answers , as the examiners will probably be able to guess and you will lose marks.

However, you are able to make up information to extend your answers, but be sure that you are confident when speaking about the chosen topic and that it is believable.

TIP >> Listen to the questions the examiner asks you and think about the structure of the question. Are they asking your for your opinion? or to say how something has changed from the past to the present?

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TIP >> It is common for many people to say ‘I don’t know’ or to lose focus when they get a question they know little about. Always answer the questions and if you feel as though you don’t know about the topic, then buy yourself some time by saying; ‘I haven’t really thought about that before…. but in my opinion……’ then give your opinion, etc.

TIP >> Don’t try to answer the questions as quickly as possible, take your time and answer them to the best of your ability. Give your opinion, the reasoning behind it and support with specific examples.

Take a look at the questions and sample answers below on the topic of ‘Education ‘ >>

Q: Is higher education too expensive in your country?

A: I think that it is very costly to go into higher education in my country. They recently hiked the prices up, making it extremely difficult for most people to afford it. On the one hand, spending thousands on an education is worth every penny, but on the other hand, it can bring years of debt to a student and their family. In today’s society, no one is guaranteed to get a good job straight after university, so these course fee debts often continue to follow people around for life.

Q: Should all students pay for their university education?

A: In my view, many students should be entitled to have a free higher education, especially if they can’t afford the fees but have consistent high grades. For those who are high achievers getting a paid tuition to the university of their choice could be life-changing. For example in many countries in Europe, they offer free higher education to those who obtain high grades in high school, which encourages them to develop their learning and progress into a good profession.

Q: What advantages do universities bring to society?

A: I think that there are many positive things that universities can offer the communities around them. They bring students into the area for one, which means housing will be in demand. They will spend money on food, go out and books for their course, making the town or city a buzzing hub of student life. For the students they benefit from having a high level of education, which can then be translated into skills in the workplace, keeping society going with their knowledge.

Q: Which is more important, research or teaching?

A: I think that for those who prefer to research, they enter programmes for further education, like completing a Master’s degree or a PhD. This can develop a further understanding of a subject and allow the person to develop their research skills. Many people who complete these higher levels of education, also teach as a way of sharing their knowledge and gaining respect from their peers. You can’t really teach at that level without undertaking some sort of extensive research, therefore I see them of equal importance.

Q: How should students spend their summer vacations?

A: In my opinion, I think that students should spend some time relaxing during the summer break but should also continue to study and read. A better way to make use of all of that time off is to get an internship or other work experience that will be useful for their CV. They could also have a paid part-time job so that they can save money for the forthcoming school year. When completing a degree, it is really useful to gain experience from internships, save money and continue to study. Making the most of all of that free time is important. Being idle during that time period is not really going to help them to go anywhere in the future.

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How To Write A Speech On Education (With Sample Speech)

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“Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.”

These words by Nelson Mandela pretty much sum up the importance of education in the life of human beings. Without education, human beings wouldn’t have arrived at the stage they are right now, and it is unlikely that we will be able to continue our missions to space progressively without education.

And yet the truth remains that many, many people across the world do not have the right or ability to receive an education. Many of these people might be able to do great things if only they had the means to do so.

In such a scenario, it becomes important to spread awareness about education. Delivering speeches is one of the best ways to do so, as through speeches one can make a more personal connection with the people attending & make it more likely that they will actually do something about it.

However, it’s also true that education is a topic that many, many people have spoken about. In such a scenario, you might find yourself wondering what you can do to make your speech stand apart from all the ones that came before.

Don’t worry, that’s what we’re here to help you with.

By keeping in mind a few things like finding a unique angle, incorporating stories and props, making sure to include concrete elements, and making your audience go beyond listening to feel something, you can easily deliver an unforgettable speech on education.

Tips To Keep In Mind While Writing A Speech About Education

1. Find A Unique Angle

Education is a topic that people have spoken about time and again. What this means is that if you deliver a speech about education without adding a different point of view to it, then the chances are your audience is going to find your speech bland or boring and not pay attention.

So, find a unique angle for the speech. Draw on your personal experiences and ask yourself: is there anything about this topic that I can see but others can’t?

2. Include Concrete Elements

Concrete details or elements include things like facts, statistics, etc.

If you don’t include concrete elements in your speech, then chances are that your speech will become abstract and hard to believe really fast.

So, make sure to back up your arguments with relevant information.

Wondering how to add facts to your speech without making it drab? Check out our article on 11 Steps To Add Facts To A Speech Without Making It Boring.

3. Use Language & Concepts Familiar To The Audience

Often, speakers have this misconception that the bigger or more difficult words they use, the better or smarter they’re going to sound. This cannot be further from the truth.

While using complicated words or concepts might make you sound smarter, they also increase the chances that you won’t be able to formulate a connection with the audience.

After all, if they can’t understand what they’re saying, how will they connect with it?

4. Incorporate Storytelling & Props

Stories are a GREAT way to make your speech more personal and engaging. And props, if used alongside your story, can take it to the next level.

So, make sure to incorporate appropriate personal stories and props in your speech. Make sure that your prop is relevant to the speech, and not merely an accessory.

5. Make Them Feel, Not Just Hear

If you truly want your audience to be impacted by your speech, then you need to make them feel more deeply about it. You need to make them go beyond hearing and actually feel for you and the topic.

This can be done by sprinkling throughout your speech elements like humor, stories, props, videos, real-life testimonials, interacting with them…

The list goes on.

What matters is going above and beyond. You want to make your words mean more than their meaning.

6. Use Humor

Humor is a great way to take any speech to the next level. Like stories, jokes are a great way to form a connection with the audience and make your speech more memorable.

However, one thing to keep in mind here is to make sure that your humor is relevant to the topic at hand. Don’t just add jokes for the sake of adding them: make sure that they relate to your speech in some way.

7. Don’t Have Too Many Points

While it’s important to make sure that your speech covers all aspects that it needs to cover, you don’t have to include too many points in your speech. This will make it difficult for the audience to figure out what, exactly, is the central theme or main message that you want them to take away.

You can have one or two key takeaways and divide those main points into multiple individual points. This will allow for better structure of your speech, whilst also making it easier to view it from multiple angles.

Ways To Begin Your Speech On Education

1. Open With A Story

This is a tried and tested way to open your speech. As mentioned before, it’s imperative you incorporate stories into your speech if you wish to make a personal connection with the audience and make them feel for your speech.

And what better place to add a story than right at the opening of your speech?

For example: My parents spent their entire savings on my brother’s education, but for me, they wouldn’t even spare a…

For more ideas on how to incorporate stories in your speech, check out our article on 9 Storytelling Approaches For Your Next Speech Or Presentation.

2. Make Them Go ‘A-Ha’

Another awesome way to open your speech is by surprising your audience. This will awaken them, and snap their attention to where it needs to be: on you.

This adds doubly to your credit if your speech is on a seemingly monotonous topic like education where the audience enters with certain expectations about the speech already in place.

There are many ways to do this. Stories with a twist are one. Another would be incorporating a joke. Yet another way would be to pull out a prop. Or you could even say a surprising statement that seems to go against the topic when you first hear it.

For example: I don’t think education is important. Unless…

3. Common-Ground Open

A common ground opening is imperative if there is a gap between you and your audience. If, for example, you’re an aged professor from a reputed university and the audience is teenagers from a local high school, then there are going to be gaps in how you and the audience perceive the world.

You can bridge this gap in a couple of ways. One would be making a personal connection or making them see that you are similar in certain aspects. This can be done by using humor, incorporating stories, or even making a pop culture reference. You can also open with a shared goal or interest.

For example: When I was in high school, all I wanted to do was get out of it.

4. Open With A Show Of Hands

Another great way to open your speech is by asking questions–particularly show of hands questions.

This works in two ways: asking the question piques your audience’s attention and gets their thoughts rolling. On the other hand, show-of-hands provides them with a chance to move their body, which aids in making them more aware of their surroundings i.e you.

For example: How many of you wish you could get out of this classroom right now?

5. Open With An Image Or Prop

Images tell stories. And stories, as mentioned above, are one of the best ways to open your speech.

You can open your speech by showing the audience an image of something and then asking them a question about it or presenting a startling fact about it. Alternatively, you could also open your speech by employing a relevant prop.

For example: Start off with an image of a refugee in a school.

Need more inspiration for how to open your speech? Check out our article on 10 Of The Best Things To Say In Opening Remarks.

Sample Speech On Education

importance of education for the disabled

Title: The Missing Ramp

On a school field trip in grade 3, I met my long lost twin. Or so I thought, anyway. The boy I met wasn’t actually my twin by blood. But he was my exact replica in every other aspect: from the color of our hair and eyes to the kind of jokes we liked to make and the cartoons we loved to watch and the fact that we both felt a little out of place in the big strange world. We were similar in more aspects than we could count, more than I can remember now. However, we were significantly different in one important aspect: While I was a ten year old, happy-go-lucky kid that hated going to school, he was a ten year old, happy go-lucky kid for whom school was a distant dream. You see, Andrew–the boy I thought was my twin–had a locomotor disability. He had to use a weelchair to be able to move around. However, there was only one school in our little town, and the school had no ramps or elevators, making it impossible for him to navigate by himself the five floors that it comprised. Not only this, but there were no washrooms available for him, either. His mother could not afford to lose her job in town, not with the already soaring cost of his treatement. Her meagre salary meant that a private tutor was out of question. Besides, she thought, what was the point of uprooting her entire life to move to another town or city when–according to her–there was no point in educating her child when he could not do anything with it? And so, despite the fact that he was perfectly capable of learning at par with the rest of us, Andrew never got an education. Imagine that. Imagine being unable to go to school when all the other kids around you are doing so because the school does not have a ramp. It sounds absurd, right? However strange or unreal it may sound, it’s the reality of the lives of many, many children with disabilities. It’s not that they’re unwilling to learn or their parents are unwilling to send them to school. It’s the lack of facilities–many of which the rest of us take for granted–which make it impossible for them to attend school. And even when the facilities are available. Even then, many, many children with disabilites are unable to achieve the education that is their basic right. An estimated one in three out-of-school children have a disability. There are between 93 million and 150 million children with disabilities worldwide. And yet, WHO estimates that in many, many countries across the world, having a disability more than doubles the chances of a child never attending school. While accessibility remains the key factor that inhibits children with disabilities from attending school, there are many, many other factors that come into play. Inflexible teacher training & support is another factor that comes into play. As does inflexible curriculum and poor structure and plan. However, another key factor that prevents children with disabilites from attending school has less to do with the physical elements of education, and more with the mindset and mentality of other people. That is, it has to do with the attitude of children and teachers in school towards children with disabilites. Often, children with disabilites are scorned and made fun of by their peers. And this is not limited to students alone. The teachers, too, might share a callous attitiude and be inflexible in their approach. I had a teacher in my school who refused to change her ‘ alphabetical seating plan’ to allow a deaf girl sit in the first bench so that she could lip-read her instructions. What this means is that many times, the children themseleves might not be willing to go to school from the fear of how their peers and teachers might react to or treat them. While delivering speeches about making education accessible to all or how it is the fundamental right of every person, we tend to make grand statements and all the big steps that we need to–or should–take in order to actually make education more accessible to people. And yet, while making all those grandoise proclamations, we often overlook the little steps that each and every single one of us needs to take. In seeing the ‘big picture’, we ignore the all the little snapshots that go into making it. And yet, it is this little things that make the most difference. A missing ramp–that’s all it took to make a child miss out on his dream of going to school. I don’t think any words sum up my words better than something Annie Campbell said: “We can teach our children to flap their wings, but conditions have to be just right for them to fly.” Our children are ready to take the leap and fly. Now it is upon us to determine what the sky will be like: full or rain or brimming with sunshine.

Different Angles To Cover Your Speech From

There are many different angles to cover your speech from. Some of them have been mentioned below.

Accessibility Of Education
The Digital Divide
Peer Pressure
Online Education vs. Offline Education
Education Of Girl Child
Education Schemes
Mental Health Of Students
Effectiveness Of Curriculum
Classroom Learning vs. Real Life Experiences
Teaching Strategies
Education For People With Disabilities
Bullying In Schools
Importance Of Physical Education For Students
Vocational Studies & Their Importance
Rising Cost Of Education
Privatization Of Education
Factors Affecting Student Performance
Importance Of Arts & Language Education
Importance Of Field Trips
Technology In The Classroom
Importance Of Public Speaking For Students
Different Learning Styles
Impact Of Social Media On Learning

Sample Speech Topics On Education

Here are some examples of topics for your speech on education.

1 What affects the performance of kids in school? 2. Significance of compulsory attendance 3. Homeschooling: Benefits and drawbacks 4. How is literacy different from education? 5. What does the future of the education industry look like? 6. How does Switzerland have the best education system? 7. How to ace college application essays? 8. Guide to optimize daily planner: Your guiding light to lead a productive life 9. Use the power of storytelling to make history lessons ‘fun’ 10. How to unlock the potential of your subconscious mind to memorize things better? 11. Beating distractions: How to make the most of online classes? 12. Sleep deprivation is not ‘cool’: How to improve your grades through proper sleep? 13. A Step-by-Step Guide to writing a stellar research paper 14. Why periodic assessment of teachers is necessary 15. The need for psychologists and therapists in school 16. Why positive peer pressure can be a game-changer 17. Why sports should be a graded component in schools 18. The need for adequate sleep 19. Why application-based learning is necessary 20. Shorter school days for the win 21. Why recreational reading is also important 22. The need for sex education in school

To conclude, while writing a speech on education, you need to make sure that your speech isn’t bland or overused. By keeping in mind a few things like finding a unique angle, incorporating stories and props, making sure to include concrete elements, and making your audience go beyond listening to feel something, you can easily deliver an unforgettable speech on education.

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29 ESL Conversation Topics Adult Students Really Enjoy

One key goal almost every adult ESL student shares is gaining the ability to speak English with others.

What better way to learn to speak English than to speak about the very same things that you speak about on a daily basis ?

ESL speaking activities work even better when someone speaks about their own personal recollections, thoughts and ideas on these topics.

Use these topics and questions to get conversations started!

8. Television

11. first dates, 13. motivation, 19. restaurants, 20. cooking, 22. shopping, 26. learning, 28. computers, 29. problems.

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Everybody has hobbies, and everybody loves talking about them. Hobbies could be passions too, you know. Some simple questions to ask include:

What are your hobbies?
Why do you like your hobbies so much?
How often do you do these hobbies?
How long have you been doing these hobbies, and how did you get started?
What hobbies did you used to have, but now do not?
Is it important to have hobbies? Why/why not?

Lots of people work and have lots to say about it. I mean, if you’re spending about a third of your waking hours at work, you may have lots to say.

Some good questions are:

What work do/did you do?
Do/did like your job? Why or why not?
What is your dream job?
What work is common in your city/area/country?
What is your general view about work? Why?

Food is possibly the most universal topic of them all and everyone loves to discuss what they eat. Food-themed ESL activities are always a hit with students.

This is also an ideal topic for beginners because the vocabulary is usually pretty simple. You could use questions like:

What is your favorite food? Why?
What food do you eat a lot?
What food comes from your country?
How do you feel when you eat food?
What foods do you dislike? Why?
Where do you usually get food from?

This is a topic that many people get very excited about. If someone is passionate or emotional about a topic, they can be more motivated to speak and understand things related to it.

A few good example questions are:

Do you like sports? Why/why not?
How often do you exercise/play sports?
Did you play any sports as a child?
What sport/physical activity is popular in your country?
What is your opinion on professional sports?

As people get older, their perceived value of time increases, so it’s a practical topic that everyone has something to say about.

You could ask questions like:

How much free time do you usually have?
How important is time to you?
If you had more free time, what would you do?
“Time is money.” Do you agree or disagree? Why?
How do you feel about time that is wasted?

As people get older, they start to appreciate a good night’s sleep more and more. This topic is often a favorite.

Some example questions are:

How much sleep do you usually get?
Why do some people sleep well while other people do not sleep well?
What do you do when you have trouble sleeping?
What time do you usually go to sleep? What time do you usually get up?
Have you ever slept in a strange place that was not a bed?

Everybody loves music and most people feel very strong emotions toward it—especially when it comes to the music that they love (or hate) most. Some simple questions to ask could be:

What types of music do you like/dislike?
How do certain kinds of music make you feel?
What types of music come from your country?
What’s your favorite song/album/artist?
What music is popular in your country right now?

Listening to music with English lyrics can be fun and engaging activity that can also start conversations.

Watching music videos with subtitles will help students remember the vocabulary they hear in a song.

Television is one of those topics that everyone has an opinion about.

TV will enable you to showcase native English forms and provide some great context before diving into discussion questions. Good questions include:

How often do you watch TV?
Should everyone have a television in their home?
What is the best way to watch television: On a television set, computer, tablet or phone?
What television programs are popular in your country?
What do you think will be the future of television?
What is your opinion on television?
If you had your own TV show, what would it be like?

If your students enjoy learning from TV and other native content, you can try a media-focused resource like FluentU .

This website and app teaches English with authentic videos, including clips from TV shows, news segments and commercials.

The video dictionary also links to other videos that use the word for additional context. Students can also take quizzes based on the videos and their flashcard learning.

The pop-culture content on FluentU is more interesting to students than more traditional materials, and it increases the motivation to understand the dialogue.

Authentic media lets students hear English the way native speakers use it and helps them recall the meanings of words better by creating memorable associations with stories and characters.

The FluentU program is available both for schools and for individual learners .

Like television, movies are a popular conversation topic. I mean, who doesn’t watch movies? A few good questions to be asked could be:

What was the last movie you saw? How was it?
What is your favorite movie? Why?
How are the movies in your country? What are the best ones?
How often do you watch movies in English?
If there were a movie about your life, what kind of movie would it be? Why?

Travel can be a great discussion topic – it encourages storytelling in the past tense and inspires students to talk about culture and similar topics.

Here are some possible questions:

Where have you traveled?
What countries have you been to?
Where would you like to travel to in the future?
When you travel, what safety precautions do you take?
Do you like to prepare a lot before you travel, or just wing it?
What are some cultural issues that you have experienced while traveling? Do you have any funny or embarrassing stories?

Talking about first dates gets everybody interested. We’ve all been there.

How many first dates have you had?
How do you feel about first dates?
What is a common first date like in your country?
What is the best/worst first date experience you’ve ever had?
What makes a good first date in your opinion?

Everyone feels a certain way about risk. Some are risk-oriented, others are risk-averse. Talking about risks seems to generate some good conversation. You could ask questions like:

What is your definition of risk?
Are you a risk taker? Why/why not?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of taking risks?
What risks do you come across in your work/life?
What risks have you taken in your life?

Whether or not the students are a motivated bunch, motivation is a good topic to discuss in order to inspire your students.

How motivated are you in general?
What motivates you to do things?
What is the best motivator to succeed?
What do you do when you feel unmotivated?
What is a good way to motivate others?

Anyone can appreciate beauty in all its forms, and anyone can recognize the importance of the concept of beauty in our cultures, societies and behaviors.

This makes it a good topic to discuss to get some opinions and various views within a group.

What is “beauty”?
What/who do you consider beautiful?
What does “inner beauty” mean to you?
Do you consider artificial beauty (cosmetic surgery) to still be beauty? Why/why not?
How do you feel about the emphasis that people put on beauty these days?
What would you tell your children about beauty?

Crime may not be on the top of people’s lists of favorite topics but it’s something that’s talked about.

Depending on someone’s life experiences, it may be something that has affected their lives. Learning to discuss it could help in the long run.

Good discussion questions are:

Is crime a big problem in your city/country?
Have you ever been a victim of crime?
What crime is common in your city/country?
What would you do if you noticed a crime being committed?
How is the law enforcement in your city/country?

Most people have had some firsthand experience with love that they’d like to talk about. It’s another one of those universal topics that gets the conversation going.

Even if it’s not about romantic love and heartbreak, students can talk about familial love with their parents and children, as well as love between friends.

Questions like these are good:

What is love?
Who/what do you love?
What good/bad experiences have you had with love?
Can you be too young to be in love? Why/why not?
How do you feel about love?

We all have goals and talking about them actually gets us more encouraged to do something about them. Sharing goals is also a good way to help get them achieved.

A good set of questions is:

What are your current goals in life?
How do you plan to reach your goals?
How often do you set goals for yourself?
What goals have you set and achieved in the past?
How do you feel when you reach your goals?

We all have dreams, sometimes on a nightly basis, and they can make for a great discussion topic as it inspires students to be creative and even whimsical.

Great questions for this topic include:

What kinds of dreams do you have?
What do you think dreams mean?
How much of your dreams do you remember? Why?
What is your opinion on premonitions? Are they real?
What are examples of memorable dreams you have had?

Along with eating, people love talking about their favorite eateries and restaurants. Some students might even relate to each other with their choices and views.

Good questions include:

How often do you go to restaurants?
What is your favorite restaurant? Why?
What do you usually order at a restaurant?
What is the restaurant experience like in your country?
Have you ever worked in a restaurant?
If you owned a restaurant, what kinds of food would you serve?

Cooking is another topic that may allow for some good conversation. Most people in most countries do a good amount of cooking.

A few good questions could be:

In your home, who usually cooks?
How often do you cook?
How well do you cook? What can you cook well?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of cooking?
What food would you like to learn how to cook?

Recipes can be a fun way to introduce students to assorted cooking vocabulary and phrases. And in addition to written recipes, there are tons of recipe videos on the web if you want to work on listening comprehension as well.

FluentU has lots of videos about food and cuisine, as well as several captioned recipe videos.

If there is one topic that affects everyone, it has to be money. People love talking about money.

Well, they may not if they’re broke—but even then it’s a relatable topic that gets conversations going.

Great questions include:

How well do you manage your money?
Why do some people have money problems?
What are some good ways to make money?
What would you do if I gave you $20/$2,000/$2,000,000?
How often do you save money? Why?

This one is a personal favorite for many. Shopping just brings out the zest in some people.

Others feel strongly the other way—very few people are completely neutral on this topic.

A few good questions are:

Do you enjoy shopping? Why/why not?
What is your favorite shop? Why?
In your city, where is a good place to go shopping?
How do you feel about online shopping?
What do you think shopping will be like in the future?

Everybody makes plans and discussing them could even influence the class to start making plans of their own! A few example questions include:

How often do you plan things? Why?
What are your plans for (________)?
What are your plans for your English?
What do you think of this quote? “Having no plan is a plan to fail.”
Do you have any back-up plans?

Books make for a good conversation topic because most people enjoy a good book.

When you read, your mind is filled with new images, feelings, ideas and thoughts. It can be immensely satisfying for someone to share how they feel about reading.

Some questions to ask are:

Do you like books/reading? Why/why not?
What kind of books do/did you like?
What is your favorite book? Why?
What was the last book you read?
Do you believe reading books/literature is more important than reading stuff online? Why/why not?

Life discussions go on in all languages and English is no exception.

Life is a good topic since everyone has their own views and thoughts on this universal subject.

You could bring up questions like:

What is the meaning of life?
How is your life going up to this point?
What do you think happens after death?
What important life lessons have you learned?
If tomorrow was your last day to live, what would you do?

Learning is like nature—it’s all around us, even on a subconscious level. Our brains are built to absorb, filter and store information.

A conversation about learning could actually stimulate some English learning!

A few questions that are suitable are:

How important is learning? Why?
Besides English, what are you currently learning?
What things are you good/bad at learning? Why?
What would you most like to learn?
What is the most difficult part of learning? Why?

Games are fun and everybody enjoys fun, no?

But in all seriousness, talking about games tends to gear the conversation more toward past tense, which can bring students a fond sense of nostalgia.

Some simple questions could be:

What is your favorite game ever?
What games did you play as a kid?
What games are popular/came from your country?
How competitive are you when it comes to games?
What games do you still play now? Why?

It’s hard to go a day without talking about computers. This universal topic could have students discussing quite a few things, much of which could relate to real life too!

Great questions on this could be:

Describe your computer at home/work.
What do you usually use a computer for?
Do you like computers? Why/why not?
What was the first computer you ever had like?
What do you think will be the future of computers?

Even though nobody likes to talk about problems per se, everybody still talks about their problems to other people!

Problems are actually a good topic for discussion since they could help others relate to each other and even present solutions too.

A few fine examples of questions are:

How do you deal with your problems?
What problems do you come across in your work or life?
Do you feel that problems are opportunities? Why or why not?
What was the last problem you solved and how did you do it?
“Problems don’t matter. Solutions do.” Do you agree or disagree?

Discussion questions like the ones above—questions about everyday things—work well because they really get the brain thinking.

These topics relate directly to students on a familiar level and can even spark some fascinating discussions.

You could even mix up the example questions any way you’d like.

These topics may even inspire you to come up with some of your own, as you begin to understand what works and what doesn’t.

Happy discussing!

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IELTS Speaking Education & Study: Đề thi và bài mẫu [Cập nhật 2022]

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Từ vựng là một trong những nòng cốt của bất kỳ một ngôn ngữ nào. Nếu như bạn đến một quốc gia nhưng lại không biết ngôn ngữ chính được sử dụng ở quốc gia đó, thì gần như bạn sẽ không thể giao tiếp được với người bản xứ ở đó, và điều này sẽ gây ra rất nhiều cản trở trong chuyến đi của bạn. Do đó, việc cần phải xây dựng cho mình một nền tảng từ vựng tốt rất quan trọng.

Đối với từ vựng liên quan đến chủ đề Education & Study , các bạn có thể tham khảo bài Từ vựng IELTS Speaking Topic Education & Study – Part 1 . Bài này nằm trong Chuyên mục Từ vựng mà IZONE đang cung cấp. Với chuyên mục này, Các bạn không những có thể học những từ vựng hay được rút ra từ các bài mẫu IELTS Speaking 8.0 – 9.0 , mà còn học được cách phân biệt những từ vựng dễ gây nhầm lẫn.

Ngoài ra, các bạn cũng có thể củng cố từ vựng cho chủ đề này thông qua bài đọc University of Western Sydney Macarthur có trong chuyên mục Reading 4.5 – 6.0 | IZONE . Chuyên mục này sẽ giúp các bạn cải thiện đáng kể được vốn từ vựng của mình cũng như những kỹ năng làm bài đọc để chuẩn bị cho kỳ thi IELTS.

Cuối cùng, các bạn có thể tham khảo Bảng Tổng hợp từ vựng chủ đề Education & Study dưới đây.

Hướng dẫn học ngữ pháp

Ngoài từ vựng ra thì ngữ pháp cũng đóng vai trò rất quan trọng đối với một ngôn ngữ. Thật vậy, trong tiếng Anh, nếu bạn chỉ đơn giản cố gắng ghép từ vựng lại với nhau không theo một cấu trúc ngữ pháp nhất định thì người bản ngữ sẽ phải rất khó khăn mới nhận ra được ý nói của bạn. Từ đó khiến cho quá trình giao tiếp của bạn không được suôn sẻ.

Chẳng hạn, nếu như các bạn muốn nói: “Nam học giỏi tiếng Anh”. Nếu như chỉ đơn giản sắp xếp lại các từ vựng, có thể một số bạn sẽ nói như sau: “Nam study well English ”. Đây là một câu tiếng Anh không chỉ xuất hiện lỗi chia động từ mà còn có cả lỗi liên quan đến vị trí của các từ.

Nhiều bạn cho rằng, lỗi trên là lỗi nhỏ (bởi vì người bản xứ nghe thì vẫn có thể hiểu được) . Tuy nhiên, như đã đề cập trước đó, người bản xứ sẽ phải rất “cố gắng” mới có thể suy luận ra ý của bạn là gì. Và IZONE cho rằng lỗi càng cơ bản thì càng nghiêm trọng , nó phản ánh lỗ hổng trong nền tảng kiến thức ngữ pháp của bạn.

Trong tiếng Anh thường ngày là vậy, trong kỳ thi IELTS, ngữ pháp thậm chí còn là 1 trong 4 tiêu chí quan trọng (chiếm 25% số điểm) để đánh giá khả năng tiếng Anh của bạn. Chính vì vậy, các bạn không nên chủ quan với mảng kiến thức này.

Một số bạn chia sẻ rằng, mặc dù các bạn đã nắm khá chắc các lý thuyết ngữ pháp, nhưng khi thực hành Nói thì các bạn vẫn bị mắc những lỗi sai liên quan đến ngữ pháp. Đây là một lỗi không chỉ những bạn ở trình độ Beginner(0-3.0 IELTS) mắc phải, mà những bạn ở trình độ Intermediate (4.0-6.5 IELTS) hay thậm chí những bạn ở trình độ Advanced (7.0-8.0) vẫn thỉnh thoảng mắc phải.

Đó là bởi vì trong khi nói các bạn vừa phải nghĩ ý tưởng, vừa phải nghĩ từ vựng, chính điều này có thể ảnh hưởng đến độ chính xác ngữ pháp của các bạn. Nếu như các bạn vẫn đang gặp tình huống này, các bạn có thể tham khảo bài Ứng dụng Grammar vào Speaking – Unit 4: Education (Ngữ pháp: Future Tense 1) có trong chuyên mục Speaking 4.5 – 6.0 | IZONE .

Bên cạnh đó, các bạn có thể cải thiện nền tảng ngữ pháp của mình thông qua những cuốn tài liệu học Grammar tại bài Tổng hợp sách IELTS Grammar ôn luyện IELTS hiệu quả .

Hướng dẫn học phát âm

Nếu như bạn chưa biết thì tiêu chí Pronunciation (Phát âm) là 1 trong 4 tiêu chí quan trọng của phần thi IELTS Speaking. Cho dù từ vựng & ngữ pháp các bạn có tốt đến đâu, nhưng nếu các bạn phát âm sai thì giám khảo cũng sẽ không hiểu bạn đang nói gì.

Vậy để phát âm đúng thì bạn cần làm gì? Trước hết, các bạn cần phải tìm hiểu & học bảng phiên âm IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) . Đây là bảng phiên âm tiếng Anh quốc tế. Việc học bảng phiên âm này sẽ giúp các bạn biết được liệu mình có đang phát âm từ đó đúng hay không.

Để có thể thấy tầm quan trọng của bảng IPA, các bạn hãy thử phát âm các từ sau: suite, debris, dessert.

Sau khi tự phát âm, các bạn hãy kiểm tra cách người bản xứ phát âm các từ này nhé:

Suite /swiːt/
Debris /ˈdeɪbriː/
Dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/

Bên cạnh đó, các bạn có thể tự luyện phát âm thông qua chuyên mục Luyện phát âm mà IZONE đang triển khai. Với chuyên mục này, bạn có thể nghe và chép chính tả để tăng khả năng nhận diện âm thanh.

IZONE cũng đã bổ sung phần kiến thức này vào nội dung của của khóa học cho trình độ 3-4 và khóa học cho trình độ 4-5 .

Ngoài ra, bạn sẽ được yêu cầu Tra phiên âm để biết rõ cách phát âm của người bản ngữ, tránh việc “chỉ nghe và bắt chước”, vì sẽ bị ảnh hưởng từ âm thanh tiếng mẹ đẻ.

Tổng hợp từ vựng chủ đề Education & Study

Dưới đây là bảng tổng hợp những từ vựng hữu ích về chủ đề Education & Study mà các bạn có thể sử dụng trong bài nói của mình.

Ngoài bảng tổng hợp trên, các bạn có thể tham khảo List Vocabulary Education & Study 2022 .

Tổng hợp đề thi và bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Education & Study

Đề thi và bài mẫu ielts speaking education & study part 1.

1. Do you work or are you a student? I’m currently majoring in Economics at Foreign Trade University. To be honest, at first, I didn’t even know what major I should apply for . Then my parents gave me a piece of advice. They told me to choose Economics as it can offer me many job opportunities.

2. What do you like about your major? What I especially like about my major is that it covers a lot of economic knowledge, so I can have a wide range of career options. I can work as a banker or a purchaser at giant companies. That’s not to mention, I can make friends with a lot of brainy people.

3. Would you prefer to study alone or with others? I consider myself an easily distracted person, so I prefer to study alone. To be honest, I can’t focus on studying at all when there is a noise around, be it loud or small.

Đề thi và bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Education & Study part 2

Đề thi và bài mẫu IELTS Speaking Education & Study part 3

1. Did you like science classes when you were young?

2. What are the advantages of studying computing in high school?

3. Do you think school children should learn both art and science classes?

Những lưu ý khi làm IELTS Speaking Education & Study

Khi làm các câu hỏi IELTS Speaking Education & Study , các bạn cần chú ý một số điểm sau:

Thay vì chỉ sử dụng những từ vựng đơn lẻ, các bạn hãy cố gắng học theo cụm từ. Ví dụ, với IELTS Speaking chủ đề Education & Study : Thay vì chỉ biết từ experiment /ɪkˈsper.ɪ.ment/ (n) có nghĩa là thí nghiệm, bạn nên viết những từ thường đi kèm với từ này: – Động từ thường xuất hiện với experiment : Do/carry out/ perform.. Ví dụ: In our biology classes I had to do experiments on frogs.

Các bạn có thể tham khảo chuyên mục Ứng dụng Collocation vào Speaking để có thể cải thiện vốn từ vựng của mình với các chủ đề

Khi học từ vựng, nếu có thể, các bạn hãy học từ vựng theo hình ảnh.

Phương pháp học này hẳn không còn xa lạ với nhiều bạn.Với những bạn chưa biết thì đây là phương pháp có thể giúp các bạn ghi nhớ những từ vựng thông qua thông qua các hình ảnh gần gũi, thân thuộc, từ đó giúp các bạn có thể nhớ từ vựng lâu hơn.

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Những mẹo học từ vựng, trả lời, hoặc kỹ năng xử lý với những topic bạn chưa bao giờ gặp phải đều là một phần trong các khóa học 5.0 – 6.0 của IZONE, do chính IZONE tổ chức và giảng dạy

Cũng ngay tại IZONE, các bạn có thể tham khảo những khóa học được chính IZONE thiết kế, tổ chức và giảng dạy, từ những khóa Sơ sinh dành cho những ai bắt đầu với môn tiếng Anh từ con số 0, cần được làm quen với những dạng bài Speaking cơ bản như part 1 và bổ sung từ vựng, ngữ pháp, cho đến tận khóa Chuyên sâu , cho những thí sinh với mục tiêu số điểm 7.0 và cao hơn, tập trung vào việc luyện tập sử dụng những kiến thức đã học cho những dạng bài nâng cao của IELTS, giúp các bạn đối mặt với mọi chủ đề IELTS. Mọi thông tin của các khóa học, các bạn có thể tham khảo trên Website của IZONE.

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Unit 7: Further Education - Speaking

1. unit 6 lớp 11 speaking task 1.

Match the phrases with the descriptions to make sentences. (Ghép các cụm từ bên dưới với phần mô tả để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh.)

Bài dịch và câu trả lời chi tiết:

1. c 2. e 3. a 4. b 5. d

Bài dịch: 1. sinh viên đại học - sau một khóa học chuyên môn dẫn đến bằng cử nhân 2. đào tạo từ xa - cho phép sinh viên tự làm việc tại nhà hoặc tại văn phòng, tiếp cận các tài liệu và giao tiếp với gia sư và sinh viên khác qua mạng máy tính. 3. sinh viên theo học chương trình trao đổi đào tạo - đi đến một nước ngoài để học tập trong một khoảng thời gian như một phần của một chương trình giữa hai tổ chức. 4. khóa học theo học chế tín chỉ - cho phép sinh viên quản lý tiến độ học tập của họ miễn là họ đóng được đủ các khoản theo yêu cầu. 5. dịch vụ lưu trữ đám mây - là một mạng lưới các máy chủ trên Internet, được sử dụng để lưu trữ, quản lý và xử lý dữ liệu.

2. Unit 6 Lớp 11 Speaking Task 2

Choose the correct phrases (a-f) to complete the conversation. (Chọn các cụm từ đúng nhất từ a-f để hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại.)

A. I'd rather B. the best choice for us C. there are different choices for us D. one more thing to consider E. would you prefer F. prefer online and distance courses Kevin: Hi, everyone. Our discussion topic today is further education. Minh. would you like to start? Minh: Well, I think entering university after graduating from secondary school will be (1)________ Higher education will provide us with more knowledge and critical thinking skills. Moreover, a bachelor’s degree will help us to find a job more easily. Kevin: How about you, Anna, which option (2)_________ ? Vocational or academic courses? Anna: Well, (3)_________ _ take career-based courses. I think I need some skills for getting a job first. Then I can decide whether I want to pursue an undergraduate degree or not. Mai: I totally agree with Anna. Now there are also part-time courses, which allow young people to pursue further education while working. We can study independently and pay our tuition fees. Anna: That s right. I (4)__________ . With the development of the Internet, we don’t need to be campus-based students. We can work and study simultaneously. Mai: Is that what we call cloud’ learning? Anna: Yes. It s a new term. Moreover, most of the courses are now credit-based, which brings more flexibility in the programme schedule. Minh: (5)__________ is the availability of student exchange programmes. These are excellent opportunities for students to travel to earn credits, broaden their knowledge or experience new cultures. Kevin: So, in summary, (6)_________ in further education - campus or cloud-based, full-time or part-time courses, and exchange programmes. We re so lucky!

Bài dịch và câu trả lời chi tiết:

1. b 2. e 3. a 4. f 5. d 6. c

Bài dịch: Kevin: Chào mọi người. Chủ đề thảo luận của chúng tôi hôm nay là đào tạo thêm. Minh, bạn muốn bắt đầu? Minh: À, tôi nghĩ trường đại học sau khi tốt nghiệp trung học sẽ là sự lựa chọn tốt nhất cho chúng tôi. Giáo dục đại học sẽ cung cấp cho chúng ta nhiều kiến thức và kỹ năng tư duy phê bình. Hơn nữa, bằng cử nhân sẽ giúp chúng tôi tìm được việc làm dễ dàng hơn. Kevin: Còn bạn, Anna, lựa chọn nào bạn thích? Các khoá dạy nghề hay học vấn? Anna: À, Tôi thích những khóa học chuyên nghiệp. Tôi nghĩ rằng tôi cần một số kỹ năng để có được một công việc đầu tiên. Sau đó, tôi có thể quyết định xem tôi muốn theo học bằng cử nhân hay không. Mai: Tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý với Anna. Hiện nay còn có các khóa học bán thời gian, cho phép thanh thiếu niên tiếp tục học tập trong khi làm việc. Chúng ta có thể học độc lập và trả học phí. Anna: Đúng rồi. Tôi thích các khóa học trực tuyến và từ xa hơn. Với sự phát triển của Internet, chúng tôi không cần phải là sinh viên trong khuôn viên. Chúng ta có thể làm việc và học tập đồng thời. Mai: Đó là cái mà chúng ta gọi là 'đám mây' học tập? Anna: Vâng. Đó là một thuật ngữ mới. Hơn nữa, hầu hết các khóa học đều dựa trên học phí, mang lại sự linh hoạt hơn trong lịch trình của chương trình. Minh: Một điều nữa cần xem xét là sự sẵn có của các chương trình trao đổi sinh viên. Đây là những cơ hội tuyệt vời cho sinh viên đi trao đổi để kiếm được học phí, mở rộng kiến thức hoặc trải nghiệm những nền văn hoá mới. Kevin: Vậy, tóm lại, có nhiều lựa chọn khác nhau cho chúng ta trong chương trình giáo dục kế tiếp - các khóa học tại trường hoặc trên đám mây, toàn thời gian hoặc bán thời gian, và các chương trình trao đổi. Chúng tôi rất may mắn!

3. Unit 6 Lớp 11 Speaking Task 3

Read the conversation again and answer the questions. (Đọc lại đoạn hội thoại và trả lời câu hỏi.)

1. Why does Minh think that entering university after secondary school is the best choice? 2. Why does Anna prefer career-based courses? 3. What are the modes of attendance mentioned in the conversation? 4. What is one of the advantages of ‘cloud 7 learning? 5. How can credit-based courses benefit students?

1. Why does Minh think that entering university after secondary school is the best choice? Because education will help students to gain more knowledge and critical thinking skills and a bachelor’s degree will help them to find a job more easily.

2. Why does Anna prefer career-based courses? Because students need some skills for getting a job before they can decide if they want to pursue and undergraduate degree or not.

3. What are the modes of attendance mentioned in the conversation? They are campus-based, part-time, full-time, and online.

4. What is one of the advantages of‘‘cloud’' learning? “Cloud” learning allows students to work and study simultaneously.

5. How can credit-based courses benefit students? They provide students with more flexible programmes and schedules.

Bài dịch: 1. Tại sao Minh lại cho rằng theo học đại học sau khi tốt nghiệp trung học là lựa chọn tốt nhất? Bởi vì giáo dục đại học sẽ giúp sinh viên có thêm kiến thức và kỹ năng tư duy phê bình và bằng cử nhân sẽ giúp họ tìm được việc làm dễ dàng hơn. 2. Tại sao Anna thích lựa chọn các khoá học hướng nghiệp hơn? Bởi vì sinh viên cần một số kỹ năng để có được một công việc trước khi họ có thể quyết định xem họ muốn theo lấy bằng đại học hay không. 3. Cách thức tham gia các khoá học được đề cập trong đoạn hội thoại là gì? Họ là dựa trên cơ sở, bán thời gian, toàn thời gian, và trực tuyến. 4. Một trong những ưu điểm của đào tạo trực tuyến dựa trên công nghệ điện toán đám mây là gì? Học 'Cloud' cho phép học sinh làm việc và học tập đồng thời. 5. Các khoá học theo học chế tín chỉ có lợi cho học sinh như thế nào? Họ cung cấp cho sinh viên các chương trình và lịch trình linh hoạt hơn.

4. Unit 6 Lớp 11 Speaking Task 4

Work in groups of four. Practice the conversation. (Tập nói lại đoạn hội thoại theo nhóm bốn học sinh.)

5. Unit 6 Lớp 11 Speaking Task 5

Work in groups of four. Discussion your choices and preferences for further education. Use the expressions in the conversation. (Làm bài tập theo nhóm bốn học sinh. Thảo luận các lựa chọn và ưu tiên của em đối với giáo dục bổ túc. Sử dụng các cách diễn đạt có trong đoạn hội thoại.)

I have decided to enter university after graduating from secondary school for the following reasons:
It doesn't mean that I will get a job easily if I have an university degree but it will open up more options to me.
It is the only way for me to follow my dream of being a doctor. If you want to get a career, not just a job, you must have a degree which allows you to progress in your career faster than without a degree.
With degrees, I can track my career, I can work at a higher level, then I can earn more money.
Studying for a decree teaches me to be an independent thinker, how to work in a team, how to communicate well with others...

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A. IELTS Speaking Part 1: EDUCATION

1. What kind of school did you go to as a child ?

I have studied in a public school from pre-school till 6 th grade. It used to be the most popular and the best elementary school during my time.

2. Did you go to a co-educational school?

Yes, I did. I had good memories in that school. I gained a lot of friends, both boys and girls.

3. What was your favorite subject as a child?

I liked Maths a lot when I was a kid. Solving word problems were very interesting for me. I’d always get high scores in exams.

4. Who was your favorite teacher?

My Maths teacher. He made the lessons fun and exciting by engaging us into different activities related to our topics. Me and my classmates enjoyed the games.

5. Where do you study / Where did you study?

I studied in (name of university). It is located in (name of the city)

6. What’s your university/college like?

It’s one of the best universities in my country. It has a huge campus with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students of different courses/major.

7. What do you study/did you study in university?

I studied business administration. This course is perfect for a business minded person like me.

8. What is special about this subject?

Basically, it is about management of business operations. It has relevance and social importance since it deals with technology, economy, global competitions and the emerging markets.

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Describe a subject you enjoyed studying at school. (Mô tả môn học bạn yêu thích ở trường)

You should say:

When and where you started studying it
What lessons were like 
What made the subject different from other subjects
and explain why you enjoyed the subject

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The subject I’d like to describe is World History. It was a subject taught in highschool. About one hour is allotted everyday to learn about significant historical events. For some of my classmates, it was a boring subject but I enjoyed it a lot.

I remember that our teacher distributed a syllabus on our first meeting which served as a guide on the topics that will be discussed each week. We were assigned to read several books and other reading materials. We talked about famous people, from warriors to philosophers to artists. We discussed the wars that happened in the past. We also talked about religion, traditions and customs of the people during the ancient time.

As a subject, it required us to memorize a lot which was a disadvantage for me and my classmates at that time because it consumed much of our time. Nevertheless, history really intrigues me. I am always curious about how humans lived in the past. I have always been interested to look into how history turned us into the present generation. It fascinates me.

1. How are education priorities today different from those in the past?

In a fast-changing world we are in today, education priorities have transformed as well. In our current society, education opens more opportunities for a wider skill set that were not offered in the past. For example, colleges and universities have more specific major or courses as compared before. Education has also involved the use of the modern technology such as computers and other gadgets that were not present in the past.

2. Is a good education more important to a boy or a girl? Why?

Good education is important for both boys and girls. Both should be given equal rights to education. In today’s society, women have proven that they can do tasks and get jobs that only men used to have. Women have shown their competency in various fields such as politics, science, sports and etc. Men on the other have also entered some industries that used to be considered as women’s job such as cooking, housekeeping, fashion and etc. I think both sexes must be given equal opportunities.

3. How well do you think schools should prepare young people for working life?

Schools are considered our second home. This is where we learn almost everything, starting from the basic such as reading and writing. Before we turn into adults, this is the place where we get most of our training. Therefore, schools should also be the avenue to prepare us to enter into another chapter – the working life. Schools must extend its training by educating and guiding the young people to their future career.

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Politics latest: Potential contender confirms she's considering standing to replace Humza Yousaf

Kate Forbes tells Sky News she is considering running to replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader, as John Swinney - another potential candidate - says the SNP must "come together".

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We'll be back from 6am with all the latest from Westminster.

But until then, here are the headlines:

Ireland's prime minister has insisted the UK must respect an existing arrangement between the two countries to take back asylum seekers.

Simon Harris told Sky News the UK must honour a deal that has been in place since 2020 as a row escalates over the Irish government's new plans to return to the UK asylum seekers who cross the border into the Republic from Northern Ireland.

Irish justice minister Helen McEntee told a parliamentary committee last week that more than 80% of recent arrivals in Ireland came via the land border with Northern Ireland.

The UK government has said it will not take back asylum seekers who cross the border into Ireland "until the EU accepts that we can send them back to France".

You can read more from Sky News below:

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned – days after he cut the SNP's powersharing deal with the Scottish Greens.

It followed a bitter row over the SNP's climbdown on climate targets as he said the agreement between the parties had "served its purpose".

As a result, his former Green allies teamed up with the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats to get behind two no-confidence motions, one in himself as leader of Scotland and another regarding the entire Scottish government.

Now attention turns to another SNP leadership contest and what the divisions in Scottish politics could mean for the future of the independence campaign.

On the Sky News Daily , Matt Barbet speaks to Paul Hutcheon, political editor of the Daily Record, and Shona Craven, from The National, about how the SNP can move on after Mr Yousaf's resignation.

Plus, Connor Gillies , our Scotland correspondent , explains how the leadership election will unfold.

The Sky News live poll tracker - collated and updated by our Data and Forensics team - aggregates various surveys to indicate how voters feel about the different political parties.

With the local election campaign well under way, Labour is still sitting comfortably ahead, with the Tories trailing behind.

See the latest update below - and you can read more about the methodology behind the tracker here .

The UK has sent the first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda - under a voluntary scheme.

The scheme is for those who have gone through the asylum process and had permission rejected, rather than for migrants who have illegally entered Britain by crossing the Channel on small boats.

The migrant was sent on a commercial flight and handed a fee from the British taxpayer to help relocate under the terms of a deal with Rwanda.

According to The Sun, the man of African origin claimed asylum in the UK but was rejected at the end of last year. He then accepted the offer to go to Rwanda.

He left the UK on Monday.

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By Sam Coates , deputy political editor

More than 2,600 seats are up for election in 107 English councils on Thursday.

Now, YouGov has made its final calls for some key contests using the MRP polling method after interviewing almost 9,000 people over two weeks.

Here, exclusively on Sky News, are the headlines...

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned yesterday in the face of two confidence votes after he dramatically brought the power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens to an end last week.

How did we get here?

The Bute House Agreement - signed back in 2021 and named after the first minister's official residence in Edinburgh - brought the Green Party into government for the first time in the UK.

It gave the SNP a majority at Holyrood when the votes of its MSPs were combined with those of the seven Green members, and also made Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater junior ministers.

Without it, the SNP would need to have operated as a minority administration at Holyrood.

What caused the relationship to sour?

There had been mounting tensions between the largest party at Holyrood and their junior partners in government.

The Greens were angered at the SNP-led administration's recent decision to ditch a key climate change target.

That, combined with the decision to pause the prescription of new puberty blockers to under-18s at Scotland's only gender clinic, resulted in the Greens announcing they would have a vote on the future of the power-sharing deal.

What brought things to a head?

Mr Yousaf decided to pull the plug on the agreement last Thursday - arguing it had "served its purpose" - prompting a major fallout with his former allies, who vowed to back a no-confidence motion in his leadership proposed by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross.

Scottish Labour also submitted a motion of no confidence in the Scottish government as a whole.

In the face of the two votes, Mr Yousaf announced he would stand down yesterday, but said he would stay on to allow a successor to be chosen.

Scotland's health secretary has been told the NHS is "not coping, GPs are struggling, and primary care is on its knees".

Neil Gray came under questioning at the Scottish parliament on Tuesday amid reports that the number of private GP clinics in Scotland has more than tripled since the COVID pandemic as patients have struggled to get appointments on the NHS.

Scottish Labour MSP Carol Mochan asked: "Does the cabinet secretary accept that by not adequately funding GP services, this government have overseen the development of a two-tier health system where the worst off go without and even those on lower incomes are forced to pay for them or their loved ones just to see a GP?"

In response, Mr Gray said COVID was the "biggest shock in the history of the NHS and its effects are still felt".

Nominations have now opened in the SNP leadership contest to find a replacement for First Minister Humza Yousaf after he announced he was stepping down yesterday.

Senior figures have backed former deputy first minister John Swinney for the top job, while a smaller number of the party's parliamentarians have backed former finance secretary Kate Forbes.

Mr Yousaf has said he will stay on to allow a successor to be chosen.

How does the contest work?

The SNP's national secretary announced nominations had opened yesterday at 11.59pm.

They will close next Monday.

Prospective candidates will need to gain the support of 100 members from 20 different SNP branches in order to qualify for the contest.

What happens next?

Whoever wins the contest will then need to be able to win enough votes in Holyrood to be elected first minister.

The SNP needs just two votes to secure an overall majority.

The most likely backers for the SNP would be the Greens, given both parties are pro-independence.

However, the Greens announced last week they would not support the first minister in a confidence vote after Mr Yousaf scrapped the powersharing agreement between the party and the SNP, which eventually led to his political downfall.

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