Thứ Bảy, 8 tháng 7, 2023

Talking about University!


  1. What is your major at university?
  2. Why did you choose this university to study at?
  3. What is your favorite subject in your study program?
  4. Do you participate in any extracurricular activities at your school?
  5. Do you have a favorite teacher or professor? Why do you like them?
  6. What are your plans after graduating from university?
  7. Have you ever done an internship or participated in a student exchange program?
  8. Do you prefer to study in groups or by yourself?
  9. Do you have any effective study skills or techniques that you'd like to share?
  10. What are your thoughts on online learning compared to in-person classes?

Vocabulary: 


orientation /ˌɔːr.iˈenˈteɪ.ʃən/ (noun)


tutor /ˈtuː.tər/ (noun)




study abroad /ˈstʌd.i əˈbrɔːd/ (noun)



international student /ˌɪn.tərˈnæʃ.ən.əl ˈstuː.dənt/ (noun)



workload /ˈwɜrk.loʊd/ (noun)



curriculum /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/ (noun)



accreditation /əˌkre.dɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ (noun)



thesis defense /ˈθiː.sɪs dɪˈfens/ (noun)



collaboration /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ (noun)



term /tɜrm/ (noun)



academic calendar /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk ˈkæl.ən.dər/ (noun)



attendance /əˈten.dəns/ (noun)



dropout /ˈdrɑp.aʊt/ (noun)



retention /rɪˈten.ʃən/ (noun)

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ (noun)



field of study /fild əv ˈstʌd.i/ (noun)



prerequisite /ˌpriːˈrekwɪzɪt/ (noun)

specialization /ˌspeʃ.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ (noun)

office hours /ˈɔf.ɪs aʊrz/ (noun) academic advisor /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk ədˈvaɪ.zər/ (noun)


dean /diːn/ (noun)



provost /ˈproʊ.voʊst/ (noun)

study break /ˈstʌd.i breɪk/ (noun)



social event /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ɪˈvent/ (noun)



student government /ˈstuː.dənt ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt/ (noun)



student union /ˈstuː.dənt ˈjuː.njən/ (noun)



club /klʌb/ (noun)

organization /ˌɔr.ɡə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/ (noun)

networking /ˈnet.wɜrk.ɪŋ/ (noun)

job fair /dʒɒb feər/ (noun)



career center /kəˈrɪər/



part-time job /ˈpɑːrtˈtaɪm dʒɒb/ (noun)

full-time job /ˈfʊlˈtaɪm dʒɒb/ (noun)

volunteer /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪr/ (noun, verb)

work-study /ˈwɜrkˈstʌd.i/ (noun)

financial aid /faɪˈnænʃəl ˈeɪd/ (noun)



grant /ɡrænt/ (noun)

loan /loʊn/ (noun)

online course /ɒnˈlaɪn kɔːrs/ (noun)



blended learning /ˈblen.dəd ˈlɜrn.ɪŋ/ (noun)



self-paced /ˈself.peɪst/ (adjective)



plagiarism detection /ˈpleɪ.dʒə.rɪzəm dɪˈtek.ʃən/ (noun)



open educational resources /ˈoʊ.pən ˌɛdʒ.uˈkeɪ.ʃə.nəl rɪˈsɔrs.ɪz/ (noun)



workshop /ˈwɜrk.ʃɑp/ (noun)

conference /ˈkɒn.fər.əns/ (noun)


Phrases: 


higher education institution



student support services



academic success center



college application process



recommendation letter



personal statement

tuition fee waiver

extracurricular activities



student clubs and organizations

academic performance

research project

faculty mentor

research grant

study group

course registration

class schedule

online discussion forum

academic probation

student visa

international office

cultural exchange program

off-campus housing



student accommodation

academic integrity

intellectual property rights

study skills workshop

stress management

mental health support

time management

group project

virtual classroom



distance education

college rankings

internship opportunities

professional development

job placement services

career counseling

lifelong learning

alumni network

graduation ceremony

course evaluation

faculty development

academic resources

learning outcomes

independent study

degree requirements

interdisciplinary studies

honors program




IELTS questions : 


Part 1:

  1. Did you enjoy your time at university?

  2. What was your major in university?

  3. What was the most challenging part of university life for you?

  4. Did you join any clubs or organizations while at university?

  5. How important is higher education in your opinion?

  6. Would you recommend your university to others? Why or why not?


Part 2:

Describe a memorable experience you had at university. You should say:


  • What the experience was

  • When and where it happened

  • Who was involved

  • And explain why it was memorable for you


Part 3:


  1. How has higher education changed over the years in your country?

  2. What are some benefits and drawbacks of studying abroad?

  3. How important are extracurricular activities for university students?

  4. Should universities focus more on practical skills or theoretical knowledge?

  5. Do you think online education will replace traditional classroom education in the future? Why or why not?

  6. How can universities better prepare students for their future careers?



Useful Phrases for the Answers: 


  • broaden one's horizons

  • gain a competitive edge

  • hands-on experience

  • well-rounded education

  • critical thinking skills

  • lifelong learning

  • employability skills

  • pursue a degree

  • career prospects

  • face-to-face interaction

  • adapt to new environments

  • immerse oneself in a foreign culture

  • student exchange program

  • build a professional network

  • graduate with honors

  • attend a prestigious university

  • well-equipped facilities

  • academic rigor

  • balance between work and study

  • financial constraints

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