Speaking: Personal Experience

​Choose another classmate and discuss the following questions.

​* Why have you chosen the School of Languages to get a degree in English Language teaching and/or translation?​

​* What other choices did you have?​

* Do you have friends doing a higher education course? Which one?

​Higher Education: Vocabulary in the VLE

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​Words often confused or misused:

*Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. ​

​*Then, discuss which are the differencces and similarities between them.

​Vocabulary

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​Share the sentences that you have written using these words:

CERTIFICATE - DIPLOMA - DEGREE​

​Vocabulary

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​Share the sentences that you have written using these words:

SUBJECT - COURSE - CLASS - CAREER​

​Vocabulary

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​Share the sentences that you have written using these words:

COLLEGE - UNIVERSITY - FACULTY - SCHOOL ​

​Vocabulary

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​Share the sentences that you have written using these words:

UNDERGRADUATE- GRADUATE - POSTGRADUATE​

​Study tips: Vocabulary

• Define it. Write out each word and its meaning or meanings.

• Contextualize it. Write the word in a sentence or two. Using words in context will help you consolidate its meaning.

• Deconstruct it. Analyze the roots and collocations of the word so as to use it correctly. This will also help you to get a better understanding of the word.