048 education
Words
Nursery school kindergarten elementary school primary school middle school junior high school
Senior high school college/university public private tuition semester trimester quarter class lesson
Subject term graduate graduation diploma degree classroom extracurricular lecture grant
Further education professor bachelor’s master’s doctorate
Phrases
Take an exam
Pass/fail an exam
Pursue further education
Beginner
A: could you tell me your education background?
B: sure. Where shall I begin?
A: where did you go to university?
B: I went to the university of ohio, in America.
A; what degree did you get?
B: I got a bachelor’s degree.
A: what was your major?
B: I majored in English and minored in Chinese.
A: what was you G.P.A?
B: I graduated with honors; I had a 3.9.
A: do you plan to pursue further education?
B: yes. I’d like to obtain a master’s degree in international relations.
A: when do you think you will do that?
B: after I have 3-4 years of word experience.
A: I see.
Intermediate
A: hi, Melissa! How are you doing?
B; I’m so stressed! I don’t know where to go to school and what to major in!
A: don’t worry. You have plenty of time to decide.
B: actually, I don’t. if I want to get grants and scholarships to help me pay for tuition, then I need to apply by Monday.
A: oh, I see. Well, let me see if I can help you. What’s your favorite subject?
B: I like English, math, art, and music.
A: ok. Which one do you like the most?
B; I guess I’d have to say English . I usually do pretty well in English classed, too.
A: which subject do you get your highest grades in?
B: actually, that would have to be math.
A: ok, well. What kind of job do you want to get when you graduate?
B; I don’t know. All I know is that I want to make lots of money!
A: alright. So, is it more important to you to make money or to enjoy your work?
b; in a perfect world, I would enjoy my word, not have to do much, and make lots of money!
A: ok. Stop dreaming. Since you sound a bit unsure, I’d suggest taking bout math and English classes your first semester to see which you enjoy more. You can always change your mind.
B; that’s a good idea. But what about deciding on where to go to college?
A: why don’t we go take a tour of some of the universities around here this weekend?
B; that sounds like a great idea, but to be honest, I’ve already decide that I don’t want to go to school near home.
A: oh? Why not?
B; I need to broaden my horizons. That’s what you always say, right?
A: yes, maybe one time too many.
Words
Nursery school kindergarten elementary school primary school middle school junior high school
Senior high school college/university public private tuition semester trimester quarter class lesson
Subject term graduate graduation diploma degree classroom extracurricular lecture grant
Further education professor bachelor’s master’s doctorate
Phrases
Take an exam
Pass/fail an exam
Pursue further education
Beginner
A: could you tell me your education background?
B: sure. Where shall I begin?
A: where did you go to university?
B: I went to the university of ohio, in America.
A; what degree did you get?
B: I got a bachelor’s degree.
A: what was your major?
B: I majored in English and minored in Chinese.
A: what was you G.P.A?
B: I graduated with honors; I had a 3.9.
A: do you plan to pursue further education?
B: yes. I’d like to obtain a master’s degree in international relations.
A: when do you think you will do that?
B: after I have 3-4 years of word experience.
A: I see.
Intermediate
A: hi, Melissa! How are you doing?
B; I’m so stressed! I don’t know where to go to school and what to major in!
A: don’t worry. You have plenty of time to decide.
B: actually, I don’t. if I want to get grants and scholarships to help me pay for tuition, then I need to apply by Monday.
A: oh, I see. Well, let me see if I can help you. What’s your favorite subject?
B: I like English, math, art, and music.
A: ok. Which one do you like the most?
B; I guess I’d have to say English . I usually do pretty well in English classed, too.
A: which subject do you get your highest grades in?
B: actually, that would have to be math.
A: ok, well. What kind of job do you want to get when you graduate?
B; I don’t know. All I know is that I want to make lots of money!
A: alright. So, is it more important to you to make money or to enjoy your work?
b; in a perfect world, I would enjoy my word, not have to do much, and make lots of money!
A: ok. Stop dreaming. Since you sound a bit unsure, I’d suggest taking bout math and English classes your first semester to see which you enjoy more. You can always change your mind.
B; that’s a good idea. But what about deciding on where to go to college?
A: why don’t we go take a tour of some of the universities around here this weekend?
B; that sounds like a great idea, but to be honest, I’ve already decide that I don’t want to go to school near home.
A: oh? Why not?
B; I need to broaden my horizons. That’s what you always say, right?
A: yes, maybe one time too many.
