Lesson Introduction
Today EnglishPod is going back to school! That's right, we are taking our classes for university in this lesson. Come and learn with us about university courses, credits and the difference between a major and a minor. It's a very educational lesson today so don't miss out!

A: Excuse me? Is this where I register? I’d like to
   sign up for my courses for next semester.
B: Yes, of course. I need your student ID please.
A: Here you are.
B: Okay, Susan. It says here that you are a business
   major and you are in your second year. Is this
   information correct?
A: Yes. I do want to take some additional credits this
   year to get a minor in psychology.
B: Sure. That’s not a problem. Do you have the list
   of courses you want to take this semester?
A: Yeah. Here’s my list. I’m not sure if the class
   schedule will allow me to take all of them though.
B: Yeah, that’s perfect. What about the subjects for
   your minor?
A: Oh yeah! Almost forgot! I need to take funda-
   mental linguistics, consumer psychology and neu-
   roanatomy.
B: Wow, you are going to be busy this semester!
   Okay, here you go. You are registered now; you’ll
   have to make your first tuition payment before
   classes start.

sign up for      offcially put your name on a list for something

major    the field one studies in university

credit   points you count towards your degree in university
schedule   timetable; list of appointments and times
tuition   educational fees

enroll  To place one’s name on a roll or register; sign up
essay   a short piece of writing that argues one point of view
term paper  a long piece of writing you must write at the end of a course
midterm   a exam or big test  given halfway though the course
finals   the last exams at the end of a semister