01 · education vocabulary
curriculum
Definition: the subjects and learning content of a course or school
Example: “The curriculum includes science and art.”
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Education Vocabulary
This topic guide gives you practical education vocabulary for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
Featured word or expression
curriculum
Definition: the subjects and learning content taught by a school or course
Example: “The school revised its science curriculum.”
Word forms and grammar
curriculum (n.), curricula/curriculums (pl.), curricular (adj.)
Synonyms and close meanings
course of study, syllabus
Related vocabulary
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12 words and expressions
Definitions, examples, and audio pronunciation
02 · education vocabulary
syllabus
Definition: a plan of the topics covered in one course
Example: “The teacher explained the syllabus on Monday.”
03 · education vocabulary
assignment
Definition: a piece of work given to a student
Example: “The history assignment is due on Friday.”
04 · education vocabulary
assessment
Definition: a task or process used to judge learning
Example: “The assessment includes a short presentation.”
05 · education vocabulary
tuition
Definition: teaching or the fees paid for teaching, depending on context
Example: “Her scholarship covers tuition fees.”
06 · education vocabulary
scholarship
Definition: money awarded to help someone study
Example: “He applied for a music scholarship.”
07 · education vocabulary
qualification
Definition: a certificate or achievement showing completed study or training
Example: “The job requires a teaching qualification.”
08 · education vocabulary
lecture
Definition: a talk that teaches an academic subject
Example: “We took notes during the lecture.”
09 · education vocabulary
seminar
Definition: a class in which a small group discusses a subject
Example: “Each student contributed to the seminar.”
10 · education vocabulary
literacy
Definition: the ability to read and write
Example: “The programme supports adult literacy.”
11 · education vocabulary
feedback
Definition: information about how work can be improved
Example: “I revised my essay after reading the feedback.”
12 · education vocabulary
graduate
Definition: to complete a course of study and receive a qualification
Example: “She will graduate from university in June.”
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