education
gb/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 400
oktatás, pedagógia, neveléstudomány, képzettség, műveltség, tanulmányok
NOUN
A2
1
oktatás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] receives [education]
Education is essential for personal and social development.
Az oktatás elengedhetetlen a személyes és társadalmi fejlődéshez.
The government is investing more in public education.
A kormány több pénzt fordít a közoktatásra.
She received her education at a prestigious university.
Many children around the world do not have access to quality education.
Learner examples
Education helps people get good jobs.
Az oktatás segít az embereknek jó állást találni.
Many children go to school for their education.
Sok gyerek iskolába jár, hogy megfelelő oktatást kapjon.
My parents think education is very important.
I want to get an education in science.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'education' with 'knowledge'. Education is the process, while knowledge is the information learned.
Meaning
Process of teaching or learning
Collocations
higher education
|primary education
|formal education
|education system
|access to education
Synonyms
schooling (More specific to formal instruction in schools)
Antonyms
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or education)
Themes
learning
|society
|school
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of learning things or being taught, usually in school or university.
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
NOUN
B1
2
pedagógia
B2
Usage pattern:
study [education] at [a place]
She is pursuing a master's degree in education.
Neveléstudományi mesterszakon tanul.
Education is offered as a major at this university.
Ezen az egyetemen pedagógia szak is indul.
Research in education often focuses on improving classroom techniques.
Learner examples
He studies education at the university.
Pedagógiát tanul az egyetemen.
I want to get a degree in education.
Pedagógiából szeretnék diplomát szerezni.
She works in the education department.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'education' (field) with 'teaching'. Teaching is the act; education here refers to the academic subject.
Meaning
Academic study of teaching
Collocations
education degree
|education department
|faculty of education
Synonyms
pedagogy (More technical term for the theory and practice of teaching)
Themes
learning
|academia
|education
Definition
The subject you study if you want to become a teacher or work in schools.
The field of study concerned with teaching methods, learning processes, and the organization of educational systems.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
gain [education] in [a subject]
Travel can be an important part of one's education.
Az utazás fontos része lehet az ember művelődésének.
He has a good education in engineering.
Jó mérnöki képzettsége van.
Her education includes both science and the arts.
Learner examples
I got my education in my hometown.
A szülővárosomban végeztem a tanulmányaimat.
He has a good education in music.
Jó zenei képzettsége van.
She wants an education in business.
Meaning
Knowledge and skills from learning
Collocations
broad education
|good education
|practical education
Synonyms
learning (General term for acquired knowledge; less formal)
Themes
learning
|personal_development
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
What you know and can do because you have learned it in school or through experience.
The knowledge, skills, and personal development acquired through the process of being educated.
Grammar
Dictionary form
education
IPA
GB/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
edu - ca - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: education
- Plural: education, educations
Word family
Forms
educations
noun
Core family
Related words
educator
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uneducated
adjective
Advanced or less common
educationally
adverb
educative
adjective
Expressions
board of education
1/bˈɔɹd əv ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Group managing public schools
A group of people who make rules and decisions for public schools in a certain area.
Examples
- The board of education approved new textbooks for all schools.
- Parents attended the board of education meeting to express their concerns.
continuing education
1/kəntˈɪnjuɪŋ ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Ongoing learning after school years
Classes for adults to keep learning after they have finished school or university.
Examples
- Many professionals take continuing education courses to stay current in their field.
- Continuing education can help you advance your career.
special education
1/spˈɛʃəl ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Schooling for students with special needs
Teaching that is made for students who have disabilities or special needs.
Examples
- She works as a special education teacher.
- The district has expanded its special education services.
adult education
2/ədˈʌlt ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Education for adults after school age
Classes and learning programs for people who are no longer in school full-time.
Examples
- She enrolled in an adult education course to improve her computer skills.
- She enrolled in an adult education course to improve her skills.
- Adult education programs are available at the community center.
- Adult education centers offer evening classes.
physical education
1/fˈɪzɪkəl ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
School subject for sports/exercise
A school class where students do sports and exercise to stay healthy and learn skills.
Examples
- Physical education classes are held twice a week.
- Physical education is required in most schools.
- He enjoys physical education more than math.
- He became a teacher of physical education.