to be good at[bi ˈɡʊd ət]
to have a natural talent or a high level of skill in a particular activity or subject
ExamplesShe is really good at maths.
Word tagsphraseverbA2
to be successful[bi səkˈsesfl]
to reach the goals you aimed for and gain recognition or prosperity
ExamplesWhat does it take to be successful in business?
Word tagsphraseadjectiveworkB1
to be motivated[bi ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd]
to feel strongly driven and determined to work hard towards a goal
Synonymsbe driven
ExamplesIt's easier to be motivated when you enjoy the subject.
Word tagsphraseadjectivefeelingsB2
to ask advice from[ˈɑːsk ədˈvaɪs frɒm]
to turn to someone and request their guidance or opinion about what to do
Synonymsseek advice from
ExamplesI always ask advice from my older sister.
Word tagsphraseverbpeopleB1
a government services careers adviser[ə ˈɡʌvənmənt ˈsɜːvɪsɪz kəˈrɪəz ədˈvaɪzə]
a professional working for a public agency who helps people choose what to study or which job to do
ExamplesA government services careers adviser can tell you about training schemes.
Word tagsnounphraseworkB2
to have your best interests at heart[hæv jɔː best ˈɪntrəsts ət ˈhɑːt]
to sincerely care about someone's well-being and make decisions meant to benefit them
ExamplesYour parents have your best interests at heart, even if you disagree.
Word tagsidiomphrasefeelingsC1
to rush into a decision[ˈrʌʃ ˈɪntu ə dɪˈsɪʒn]
to make a choice too hastily, without thinking carefully about what will follow
ExamplesDon't rush into a decision you may regret.
Word tagsphraseverbB2
to get it wrong[ˈɡet ɪt ˈrɒŋ]
to make a mistake or misunderstand a situation completely
Synonymsmake a mistake
ExamplesDon't be afraid to get it wrong; that's how we learn.
Word tagsphraseverbB1
approach[əˈprəʊtʃ]
a particular method or way of thinking that you use to deal with a task or problem
Synonymsmethod
ExamplesA calm, structured approach works best before exams.
Word tagsnounacademicB2
advantages[ədˈvɑːntɪdʒɪz]
positive qualities or conditions that put someone in a better position than others
Synonymsbenefits, pros
ExamplesOne of the main advantages of a gap year is gaining life experience.
Word tagsnounB1
disadvantages[ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒɪz]
negative aspects of a situation that make it less attractive or harder to deal with
Synonymsdrawbacks, downsides, cons
ExamplesThe job's main disadvantages are the long hours and the stress.
Word tagsnounB1
to make the right choices[ˈmeɪk ðə ˈraɪt ˈtʃɔɪsɪz]
to select the most suitable and useful options among the alternatives
Synonymsmake the right decisions
ExamplesGood advice helps young people make the right choices.
Word tagsphraseverblifeB1
to take a subject[ˈteɪk ə ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
to choose a particular course of study at school or university and attend it
Synonymsstudy a subject
ExamplesYou can take a subject like Art alongside the sciences.
Word tagsphraseverbschooleducationB1
plenty of time[ˈplenti əv ˈtaɪm]
more than enough hours or days available to do something without hurrying
Synonymslots of time
ExamplesYou have plenty of time to make up your mind.
Word tagsphrasetimeA2
later on[ˈleɪtər ɒn]
at some point after the present moment, or after the time that has just been mentioned
Synonymsafterwards
ExamplesYou can decide about your specialisation later on.I didn't understand it then, but it made sense later on.
Word tagsphraseadverbtimeA2
much homework[ˈmʌtʃ ˈhəʊmwɜːk]
a large amount of school tasks that pupils have to complete at home
ExamplesToo much homework leaves students exhausted.
Word tagsphrasenounschoolB1
many assignments[ˈmeni əˈsaɪnmənts]
a large number of individual tasks or projects given to students to complete
ExamplesIn December, students often have many assignments due at once.
Word tagsphrasenounschooleducationB1
to increase[ɪnˈkriːs]
to become greater in size, amount, degree or number, or to make something greater
ExamplesThe university wants to increase the number of students in science.
Word tagsverbchangeB1
finally[ˈfaɪnəli]
after a long wait or a series of events, when something at last happens
Synonymsat last, eventually
ExamplesAfter months of waiting, she finally got an offer.
Word tagsadverbtimelinkingA2
to let negative stereotypes stop you from[let ˈneɡətɪv ˈsteriətaɪps stɒp juː frɒm]
to allow unfair, fixed ideas about a group of people to prevent you from doing what you want
ExamplesDon't let negative stereotypes stop you from studying engineering.
Word tagsphraseverbsocietyB2