education
gb/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
A2
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
action
1
Process of teaching or learning
The act of learning things or being taught, usually in school or university.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] receives [education]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'education' with 'knowledge'. Education is the process, while knowledge is the information learned.
Synoniemen
schooling (More specific to formal instruction in schools)
Antoniemen
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or education)
Woordcombinaties
higher education
|primary education
|formal education
|education system
|access to education
Thema's
learning
|society
|school
|education
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Education is essential for personal and social development.
- The government is investing more in public education.
- She received her education at a prestigious university.
- Many children around the world do not have access to quality education.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Education helps people get good jobs.
- Many children go to school for their education.
- My parents think education is very important.
- I want to get an education in science.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
2
Academic study of teaching
The subject you study if you want to become a teacher or work in schools.
Gebruikspatroon:
study [education] at [a place]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners confuse 'education' (field) with 'teaching'. Teaching is the act; education here refers to the academic subject.
Synoniemen
pedagogy (More technical term for the theory and practice of teaching)
Woordcombinaties
education degree
|education department
|faculty of education
Thema's
learning
|academia
|education
Voorbeelden
- She is pursuing a master's degree in education.
- Education is offered as a major at this university.
- Research in education often focuses on improving classroom techniques.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He studies education at the university.
- I want to get a degree in education.
- She works in the education department.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
3
Knowledge and skills from learning
What you know and can do because you have learned it in school or through experience.
Gebruikspatroon:
gain [education] in [a subject]
Synoniemen
learning (General term for acquired knowledge; less formal)
Woordcombinaties
broad education
|good education
|practical education
Thema's
learning
|personal_development
|education
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Travel can be an important part of one's education.
- He has a good education in engineering.
- Her education includes both science and the arts.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I got my education in my hometown.
- He has a good education in music.
- She wants an education in business.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
education
IPA
GB/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
edu - ca - tion (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: education
- Plural: education, educations
Woordfamilie
Forms
educations
noun
Core family
Related words
educator
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
uneducated
adjective
Advanced or less common
educationally
adverb
educative
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.