English unit 1 u.2

to employ

In our college we employ over 400 teachers.

to run (ran, run)

The college runs over 200 courses.

1.study (U)

2.studies (pl.)

3.a study (pl. two studies etc.)

1.The usual period of study at university lasts three years.

2.pl.: We’ve got three departments: computer studies, business studies and social studies.

Students usually finance their studies through bank loans and grants from their local education council.

Undergraduate studies in the USA usually last for four years and lead to a Bachelor’s degree.

3.to carry out a study

this study shows that…

4.He’s reading in his study.

to offer

On these courses students can learn a lot about Europe and study a European language.

to receive

Students who live over 3 miles from the college receive a free bus pass.

grant

Students over 18 can get a grant to cover part of their costs for books and equipment.

further

For further details see our homepage.

The BOS Nuremberg is a college of further education.

science

new developments in science and technology

mathematics

In mathematics there are so many formulas to learn.

qualification

Our college leads to higher qualifications and I want to study afterwards.

host

A host is a person who invites and looks after guests.

leisure

leisure activities / leisure interests/ leisure centre

1.form

an application form / an order form

to fill in a form (BrE) =

to fill out a form (AmE)

Sue is in the sixth form now, preparing to take her A-levels.

to cope with

The exchange students will have to cope with the different way of life of an English family.

staffroom

The teacher is leaving the staffroom.

exciting

The first exchange visit to a foreign country is always an exciting experience.

sights

There are visits to local sights on the week’s programme.

to broaden

Travel can broaden the mind.

plant

The students visited a power plant in the surroundings of Leeds.

enthusiastic

John’s mother is not very enthusiastic about the exchange.

certificate

public

1.Students from the social studies department will usually work in the public service.

2.Boarding schools such as Eton College and Winchester College are among the most prestigious public schools.

application

You’ll have to fill in this application form to become a member of our organisaton.

skill

In our country we need more people with practical skills like carpentry.

health

Smoking cigarettes is bad for your health.

health care / mental health / physical health

male

All the attackers were male, aged between 25 and 30.

a male model

dialogue

A dialogue is a conversation between two people.

familiar

After a few days the students usually become familiar with each other.

locals

The locals do not always benefit from tourism.

education

She completed her secondary education in 2013.

physical education

religious education

compulsory

English is a compulsory subject at this level.

Religious education must be offered but is not compulsory.

comprehensive

A comprehensive insurance covers all the risks.

A comprehensive school offers education for pupils from all levels of konwledge and ability.comprehensive

state

State schools, financed and operated by the government, are often criticized for poor standards.

The member states of the European Union

the state of Bavaria

The United States of America is a federal republic.

the state school system

fee

Independent schools, which are often boarding schools, charge tuition fees.

core

All pupils are taught three core subjects: English, maths and science.

timetable

Their full timetable leaves little room to pursue other interests.

examination

Students have to take / to sit / to do written as well as oral examinations.

to apply (to somebody for something)

A-level exams qualify British students to apply for university.

1.curriculum

(pl. curricula)

2.(adj.) curricular

The most important change in the state school system has been the introduction of a national curriculum.

In American schools, sport is a particularly important extra-curricular activity.

sense

The aim of team sports at school is to underline a school’s sense of identity.