Higher education.Vocab
A student studying for their first university degree
undergraduate
Someone who works for a company or organization and gets paid for their services.
employee
A person who loves reading and spends a lot of time with books.
a bookworm
I prefer (revise) alone.
I prefer revising alone.
She (wake up), (brush) her teeth and (go) to school.
woke up, brushed, went
An organized activity outside formal classes, such as sports teams, debate club, drama society, or volunteering.
extra-curricular activity
To earn the lowest legal amount of money per hour for work done.
on the minimum wage
To prepare thoroughly, research, or gather all necessary information before making a decision, taking action, or engaging in a task.
do one's homework
I'd prefer (not study) at the weekend.
I'd prefer not to study at the weekend.
He (do) his homework while his parents (watch) TV.
was doing, were watching
A task that was not completed by the deadline set by a teacher
missed assignment
To be in a situation where you do not have a job at the moment.
be unemployed, between jobs, out of work
An obvious choice or decision that requires little thought.
no-brainer
I (rather study) abroad to/than (study) in my own town.
I'd rather study abroad than study in my own town.
When he (walk) home, it (start) raining.
was walking, started
The first week at university when new students are introduced to the campus, services, and course requirements; also called orientation.
induction week
To voluntarily leave your job by informing your employer of your decision.
resign
To understand how to do something, especially when starting a new job or activity.
Learn the ropes
I prefer (do) homework alone to/than (do) homework with a friend.
I prefer doing homework alone to doing hw with a friend.
My aunt was promoted after she (work) in the company for 5 years.
had been working
Regular evaluations throughout a course rather than just at the end
continuous assessment
To lose your job because the position is no longer needed, often due to company changes
be made redundant
To have enough money to pay for necessary expenses.
Make ends meet
My parents (rather) I (not study) abroad.
My parents would rather I didn't study abroad.
She (do) the chores before her mum (come) home.
had done, came