c

chemist ·noun

Definition: a person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions Level: B1

c

coach ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject Level: B1

c

composition ·noun (WRITING)

Definition: a short piece of writing about a particular subject, done by a student Level: B1

c

curriculum ·noun

Definition: the group of subjects studied in a school, college, etc. Level: B1

d

degree ·noun (ACHIEVEMENT)

Definition: a title of achievement given for completing a course of study at a college or university Level: B1

e

economics ·noun

Definition: the study of the way in which trade, industry and money are organized Level: B1

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education ·noun

Definition: the process of teaching or learning in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this Level: B1

e

elementary ·adjective

Definition: basic or relating to the early stages of studying a subject Level: B1

e

engineering ·noun

Definition: the work of an engineer, or the study of this work Level: B1

e

essay ·noun

Definition: a short piece of writing about a particular subject, especially one done by students Level: B1

e

exchange ·noun (STUDENTS)

Definition: an arrangement by which students and teachers from one country go to stay with students and teachers in another country Level: B1

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grade ·noun (SCORE)

Definition: a number or letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is Level: B1

g

graduation ·noun (CEREMONY)

Definition: a ceremony at which students are given a certificate stating a course of study has been successfully completed or a degree has been awarded Level: B1

g

graduation ·noun (COMPLETION)

Definition: the successful completion of a course of study and awarding of a degree or certificate Level: B1

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know ·verb (UNDERSTAND A SUBJECT)

Definition: If you know a subject, you are familiar with it and understand it. Level: B1

l

law ·noun (SUBJECT)

Definition: the subject or job of understanding and dealing with the official laws of a country Level: B1

l

lecture ·noun

Definition: a formal talk on a serious or specialist subject given to a group of people, especially students Level: B1

m

medicine ·noun (TREATMENT)

Definition: treatment for illness or injury, or the study of this Level: B1

p

period ·noun (SCHOOL)

Definition: in school, a division of time in the day when a subject is taught Level: B1

p

place ·noun (OPPORTUNITY)

Definition: an position at a school, on a team, in society, etc. Level: B1

p

professor ·noun

Definition: 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 Level: B1

p

pupil ·noun

Definition: a person who is being taught, especially in a class Level: B1

q

quiz ·noun (TEST)

Definition: a short informal test Level: B1

r

reader ·noun (BOOK)

Definition: a book containing a simple story for people who are learning to read or learning a language Level: B1

r

result ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: information that you get from something such as an exam, a scientific experiment, or a medical test Level: B1

r

review ·verb (STUDY)

Definition: to study a subject before you take a test Level: B1

s

school ·noun (COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY)

Definition: a college or university, or a part of a college or university where students study a particular subject Level: B1

s

science ·noun (TYPE)

Definition: a particular type of science Level: B1

s

scientific ·adjective

Definition: relating to science, or using the organized methods of science Level: B1

s

scientist ·noun

Definition: someone who studies science or works in science Level: B1

s

secondary ·adjective

Definition: relating to the education of children approximately between the ages of 12 and 18 years old Level: B1

s

secondary school ·noun

Definition: a school for students aged between about 14 and 18 Level: B1

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teaching ·noun

Definition: the job of being a teacher Level: B1

t

test ·verb (EXAM)

Definition: to give someone a set of questions, in order to measure their knowledge or ability Level: B1

t

trainer ·noun (PERSON)

Definition: a person who teaches skills to people or animals and prepares them for a job, activity, or sport Level: B1

t

training ·noun (LEARNING SKILLS)

Definition: the process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity Level: B1